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Is Testosterone Level Of 275 A Cause For Concern?
Question: I am 70 yrs old. 5'7...180 lbs....I had an appointment with my urologist 2 days ago. Routine . My PSA was 1.8... no symptoms. He took blood and my testosterone level was 275 . He said the normal was 300-800.
My " bio available" testosterone was 115... and he said the normal was 130-680... He wants to give me testosterone . I feel well,and I exercise etc. im worried sbout taking a hormone like that ... given the risks.... BUT i would if it would help !! I need your comments..... pro and con of taking it
My " bio available" testosterone was 115... and he said the normal was 130-680... He wants to give me testosterone . I feel well,and I exercise etc. im worried sbout taking a hormone like that ... given the risks.... BUT i would if it would help !! I need your comments..... pro and con of taking it
Brief Answer:
Your Testosterone though marginally low can be considered to be normal .
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for for query
Based on the level s your Testosterone that you have been reported to have .I would rather considered them to be normal for your age .
As the age advances there is a decrease of 1% of Testosterone for every year .In absence of any symptoms caused any low levels I personally do not advocate taking Exogenous Testosterone .
Taking exogenous Testosterone at this age has disadvantage of developing Prostate Cancer as cancer of prostate is highly dependent on Testosterone level in blood .
Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions,I shall be happy to help you
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.
Your Testosterone though marginally low can be considered to be normal .
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for for query
Based on the level s your Testosterone that you have been reported to have .I would rather considered them to be normal for your age .
As the age advances there is a decrease of 1% of Testosterone for every year .In absence of any symptoms caused any low levels I personally do not advocate taking Exogenous Testosterone .
Taking exogenous Testosterone at this age has disadvantage of developing Prostate Cancer as cancer of prostate is highly dependent on Testosterone level in blood .
Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions,I shall be happy to help you
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
May I please ask---- what symptoms of low testosterol should I look for as I age that might lead to taking it??
Brief Answer:
Read details below
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up .
Reduced sex drive ,feeling of fatigue ,weakness ,reduced body muscle mass,depressive mod etc are the common presenting symptoms of low testosterone ,
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.
Read details below
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up .
Reduced sex drive ,feeling of fatigue ,weakness ,reduced body muscle mass,depressive mod etc are the common presenting symptoms of low testosterone ,
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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