Low testosterone symptoms include fatigue, reduced sex drive, erectile dysfunction, weight gain, muscle loss, mood changes, and difficulty concentrating. If you're experiencing these symptoms, a simple blood test can check your levels. The Wellness offers testosterone testing from £95.

Signs of Low Testosterone

Physical Symptoms

• Fatigue and low energy

• Reduced muscle mass and strength

• Increased body fat (especially belly)

• Decreased bone density

• Hair loss (body and facial hair)

• Hot flushes

• Breast tissue growth (gynaecomastia)

Sexual Symptoms

• Reduced sex drive (libido)

• Erectile dysfunction

• Fewer spontaneous erections

• Reduced sperm count/infertility

Mental and Emotional Symptoms

• Low mood or depression

• Irritability

• Difficulty concentrating ("brain fog")

• Reduced motivation

• Poor memory

• Sleep problems

What Causes Low Testosterone?

Age: Testosterone naturally declines ~1% per year after age 30.

Medical conditions:

• Type 2 diabetes

• Obesity

• Pituitary disorders

• Testicular injury or infection

• Chronic illness

• HIV/AIDS

Lifestyle factors:

• Poor sleep

• Chronic stress

• Excessive alcohol

• Lack of exercise

• Poor diet

Medications:

• Opioids

• Steroids

• Some cancer treatments

When to Get Tested

Consider testosterone testing if you have:

• Multiple symptoms listed above

• Age 40+ with unexplained fatigue

• Difficulty building muscle despite exercise

• Reduced libido affecting relationship

• Erectile dysfunction

• Unexplained mood changes

How to Test Testosterone

Blood test required. Best done:

• In the morning (testosterone peaks 7-10am)

• Fasting (for accurate results)

• On two separate occasions (to confirm)

Tests we recommend:

Basic Testosterone Panel - £95

• Total testosterone

• Free testosterone

• SHBG

Comprehensive Hormone Panel - £195

• All above plus:

• LH, FSH

• Prolactin

• Thyroid function

• Full blood count

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Normal Testosterone Levels

Total testosterone:

• Normal: 10-30 nmol/L (varies by lab)

• Low: Below 8-10 nmol/L

• Grey zone: 8-12 nmol/L (may benefit from treatment if symptomatic)

Free testosterone:

• Normal: 0.2-0.6 nmol/L

• Low: Below 0.2 nmol/L

Treatment Options

If testosterone is genuinely low:

Lifestyle changes first:

• Weight loss (if overweight)

• Exercise (resistance training)

• Sleep optimisation

• Stress reduction

Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT):

• Gels (daily application)

• Injections (every 2-12 weeks)

• Patches

TRT requires specialist supervision and ongoing monitoring.

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