how to check testosterone level | how to know testosterone level | When to consider for testosterone test : Testosterone

 

Testosterone is an important hormone for male development as well female but it produce in a very small quantity in female body. It produce in testicles and begins to produce during puberty and begins to low after the age of 30 or so and in females it produces in ovaries. 

Testosterone plays a vital role in sperm production, it also plays an significant role in health development.

There are several cause which can cause low testosterone level, like age, injury to testicles, infection, type 2 diabetes, excessive consumption of alcohol, adverse effects of medications, thyroid  and HIV.

 

Range of testosterone level 

Normal range of testosterone level for a man - it should be at least 300 nanograms per deciliter (ng/dl).

Low testosterone level for a man- <300 nanograms per deciliter. 

Normal range of testosterone for a woman- 8 to 60 nanograms per deciliter.

 Testosterone levels begins to drop about 1 percent per year after the age of 30.

Low testosterone level also known as 'HYPOGONADISM' which can lead to various health conditions in male like, increased body fat, fragile bones, low bone density, decreased muscle mass or strength, swelling in the breast tissue, increased fatigue. 

High testosterone level also known as 'HYPERGONADIS' which can lead to,

Benefits of Testosterone 

• Increased bone density
• Increased sex drive
• Improve sperm production
• Help fat loss
• Increased muscle mass and strength
• Red blood cell production

 

How to get check your testosterone level

Testosterone level get to check by simple blood test in the morning, when your testosterone levels are high. your blood taken from your veins and collected in a tube for further examination. 

This test measure both free and attached testosterone, doctor usually look in to free testosterone to diagnose certain health conditions. 

 

When you have to consider for testosterone test ?

There are certain medical condition when you should go for your testosterone test

 

In men

• Loss of muscle mass
• Low sex drive
• Swollen breast
• Hair loss
• Fatigue
  
• Depression or trouble concentrating
• Weak bones
• Erectile dysfunction

 In Women

• Vaginal dryness
• Infertility
• Skipped menstruation
• Low sex drive
• Weak bones 

 

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