Testosterone Tests!

Testosterone Tests! What you need to know!

Of the two, the blood test is the better option.

Why?

Because with a blood test you can check both your..

Total testosterone

and your

Free testosterone

Free T is the most important. If it's not free, it's bound, and unusable by your body.

At the first sign of low testosterone, get the test

The sooner you act the better. Symptoms such as erectile dysfunction can be an early warning sign for heart disease or diabetes.

Adrenal fatigue, venereal disease, and testicular cancer are all possible causes of low T as well. It's always better to play it safe and test.

When should testosterone testing be done?

You can do the test any time of the day, but I prefer mornings. Your T levels are at their highest in the morning.

This will give you a baseline to work with. If you are at or below 500 early in the day, you'll know you have a bit of work to do to get your levels up.

How is the test done?

Here's how they check testosterone. Shots are given in the arm to draw blood. A tube is attached to the needle to fill it with blood.

Once filled, the needle is removed, a cotton ball is placed over the injection site, and pressure is applied with a bandage.

Some men will have slight bruising or a swollen vein after the test. If the vein is swollen, use a hot compress to bring it down.

Ongoing bleeding is another possible side effect. If you have a bleeding disorder, or are taking blood thinners, notify the doctor before the blood is drawn.