Men should check their testosterone levels based on symptoms and risk factors rather than on a strict schedule.

 

Men should check their testosterone levels based on symptoms and risk factors rather than on a strict schedule. Here's a general guide:

✅ When to Get Tested:

• If you have symptoms of low testosterone, such as:

  • Fatigue

  • Low sex drive

  • Erectile dysfunction

  • Depression or mood changes

  • Decreased muscle mass or bone density

  • Trouble concentrating

• If you have risk factors like:

  • Obesity

  • Type 2 diabetes

  • Metabolic syndrome

  • Chronic opioid use

  • History of testicular injury or disease

🔁 How Often to Test:

• Initial test: If symptoms or risk factors are present.

• Follow-up testing: If levels are borderline or treatment is started, repeat every 6–12 months.

• If no symptoms or risk factors exist, routine testing is not necessary.

All testing should be done in the morning, when testosterone is naturally at its peak.