Are Your Testosterone Levels in the Normal Range?
The Rise of a Low T Epidemic

Over the past decade, the topic of low testosterone has gained a lot of attention in the media and among men themselves. Awareness has been raised as to the various negative effects a lack of testosterone may have on men’s health. Some of these include low energy, moodiness, muscle loss, and sexual dysfunction.

Finding Help

Getting the proper diagnosis and treatment for low testosterone may not be as simple as it sounds. The exact right target number can vary from person to person. The numbers need to be used as a guide alongside how you feel.

At Vitality Health SFL, we have seen many men who were told that their testosterone levels were in the normal range and sent away, yet they still didn’t feel their best. This can lead to confusion and frustration with no real answers or results.

What Range is considered to be “Normal”

The total testosterone level is measured using a standardized scale that ranges from 264 to 1200 ng/dL. For most men, low testosterone is considered to be from 300 to 400 ng/dL, while high testosterone is marked at over 1,000 ng/dL. Understanding, if your testosterone level is in the normal range, can be very confusing.

Normal doesn’t always mean optimal. This is why your physician needs to understand reference ranges and the difference between normal and optimal.

At What Age Does Testosterone Start to Decline

In most men, testosterone levels increase starting with puberty and remain at peak levels from 16-25 years. They begin to decline after age 30 at a rate of 2% per year.

This decline can be more than the standard 2% per year for some men and it’s very possible to see men as young as their 30s and 40s with lab-verifiable low testosterone. This can mean early onset of age-related symptoms men do not want such as a drop in sex drive, loss of bone mass, loss of muscle mass, low mood, body fat gains, and low sperm production.

Factors That Play into Regulation of Testosterone Levels

There are many factors that can negatively affect your testosterone levels:

• Obesity
• Chronic disease or illness
• Age
• Medication
• Plastics
• Sedentary lifestyle
• Opioids and other illicit drugs
• How Are Testosterone Levels Measured?

Blood serum testing is the most accurate method of testing and can be easily contracted by Vitality Health of South Florida in Naples, Fort Myers, and Bonita Beach, Florida as well as in all 50 states, for less than $50.00 and with results in 3-5 business days. Additional hormone-related and health testing is also available and is just as easy to set up.

If you believe you may be a good candidate for TRT, we would love to work with you to get you feeling your very best and help you rebalance and return your testosterone levels to where they should be.

Ready to Get Started?

Visit www.vitalityhealthsfl.com to learn more about the practice and the services we offer at Vitality Health SFL in Naples, Fort Myers, Bonita Beach, Miami, and Orlando, Florida. Give us a call at 1-833-4LOWTEE to schedule your consultation with Dr. Zughbi!

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