Does testosterone therapy help erectile dysfunction?
Testosterone replacement monotherapy can improve erectile function in men with mild ED, but not moderate and severe ED.
Last updated on 01 Jun 2023
It is important to keep the levels up because testosterone is a sex hormone that plays important roles in the body. In men, it regulates sex drive (libido), bone mass, fat distribution, muscle mass and strength, and the production of red blood cells and sperm.
Low testosterone levels mean the testicles is not producing enough male sex hormones which is essential to perform sex and conceive a child.
A few symptoms which can determine that a man may have low testosterone levels are erectile dysfunction, reduced urge to have sex, decrease in muscle size and strength. However, to confirm get a testosterone blood test done.
DHT (dihydrotestosterone) is a testosterone metabolite and it can be tested along with testosterone levels to check for infertility and male pattern baldness and erectile dysfunction.
One can only know if you get a testosterone blood test done preferably early in the morning between 7 to 10 AM. During these hours, your testosterone levels are typically the highest.
Serum Testosterone Test, Total Testosterone
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