When do you have your testosterone measured?

Not every man with fatigue or less desire for sex has a testosterone deficiency. Only when multiple signs are present, such as fertility problems, small testicles or a medical cause, does blood testing make sense. At Blood Values Test, you can have testosterone measured along with LH and FSH for a complete picture.

Many men sometimes feel sluggish, have less desire for sex or find that they are less vigorous at the gym. The first thing that often comes to mind then is, "My testosterone must be low." But a dip in energy or libido does not automatically mean you have a testosterone deficiency.

Therefore, it is smart to know when a testosterone test does and does not make sense.

What is testosterone anyway?

Testosterone is the most important male sex hormone. It plays a role in muscle building, energy, libido, fertility and even bone density. Your levels fluctuate throughout the day and are highest in the morning.

When does it make sense to measure your testosterone?

1. If there can be an obvious cause

Chemotherapy, pituitary problems, long-term use of opiates or anabolic steroids - these are all reasons that can really lower your testosterone.

2. For fertility problems

Unwanted childlessness can be a signal that something is wrong with your hormones, including testosterone.

3. When your body is less "masculinized"

A deep voice, body hair and muscle development show that you've had plenty of testosterone for years. Are these characteristics missing? If so, there may be a deficiency.

4. With small testicles

It sounds a bit clinical, but the volume of your testicles says a lot about testicular function and indirectly about your testosterone production.

5. If you have multiple complaints and recognize the above points

Only then does blood testing really make sense. Always do this in the morning and have LH and FSH measured in addition to testosterone. This will tell you whether the problem is in the testicles themselves (high LH/FSH) or in the control from the brain (low or normal LH/FSH).

When poking makes no sense

Are you tired mainly due to stress, lack of sleep, unhealthy diet or lots of alcohol? Then a testosterone test will not provide a solution. In that case, it helps more to work on your lifestyle first - sleep better, eat healthier, and reduce stress.

Getting Testosterone Pricked at Blood Value Test

Do you recognize yourself in several signals and want certainty? Then you can easily have your testosterone measured at Bloedwaardentest.nl.

• ✔ Blood sampling at more than 1,000 locations in the Netherlands
• ✔ Analysis in an ISO-certified laboratory
• ✔ Results visible in your own portal within a few days
• ✔ Always contact a physician or medical professional first in case of abnormal values

This will give you a reliable understanding of your hormone balance, and you can work with your doctor or specialist to determine if follow-up testing or counseling is needed.