- lethargy and fatigue
- irritability
- brain-fog--or inability to concentrate
- depression
- weight gain
- difficulty losing weight
- insomnia
- decreased libido
- impotence
But, and here is the rub, many other things can cause these exact symptoms. For example:
- job stress
- life stress
- marital discord
- inactivity
- smoking
- poor sleep habits
- illicit drug usage
- alcohol usage
- diabetes
- high blood pressure
- over-eating
- thyroid disorders
- depression
- anti-depressant medication
- marijuana usage
- your kids in your bed!
And the list goes on and on. . .
So before you blame all your problems on low T and either self-medicate with illicit testosterone or get treated by a doctor with less-than-rigorous standards for testosterone replacement therapy, perhaps you owe it to yourself and your loved ones to get a through and accurate evaluation for low T.
Low T evaluations begin with a thorough and detailed medical history and physical exam. Blood testing include AM testosterone levels, SHBG levels, and comprehensive metabolic testing. Patients get treated only after undergoing accurate testing and a complete informed consent process.
Oh, you just want the drug? Go somewhere else. I am not the doctor for you.
Men on illicit TRT can often develop a physique like this guys. I can tell if he is on TRT easily--even if told otherwise--simply by examining the testicles and testing gonadotropin levels.
Beware. I will not be fooled.