Evaluation before treatment.
Low energy or a change in sexual desire can have different causes. A clinician reviews the full picture before deciding whether testosterone treatment, another approach or further evaluation is appropriate.
What to discuss
- Symptoms, previous hormone testing and treatment history
- Medical conditions and medicines that may affect the evaluation
- Current or future fertility goals
- Potential benefits, risks and alternatives
A plan includes follow-up.
If TRT is prescribed, review the formulation, dose, laboratory schedule and symptom monitoring with the clinician. Blood pressure and other treatment-related risks require attention. This website does not determine eligibility or recommend a dose.
TRT and erection treatment are separate care pathways. Neither a questionnaire result nor a symptom alone establishes that TRT is appropriate.
Learn more from primary sourcesFDA: Testosterone information ↗