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Urology (Expert Forum)
Low Testosterone?
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
Kevin Pho, MD
Boston - MA
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Low Testosterone?
by seeker111, Aug 06, 2006 12:00AM
Hi, please read the below fully!
Recently I purchased and used a home testosterone kit. It was a saliva test and I have just got my results.
I am a 27 year old male, who excersises and generally a healthy diet.
My test was take at 06:30 and my result was 100 pg/ml and although I submitted the required amount, I did have some trouble generating saliva as my mouth was very dry that morning.
I dont have a problem getting an erection but I do feel that perhaps I am not quite as "red blooded" as other males and don't get many spontaneous erections.
A few years ago I went to the doctor for an epididymal cyst. Whilst there I asked about my genitals as I thought my penis/scrotum were smaller than normal and he replied saying they were "quite normal".
A year later I went back for another reason which ended in me having some blood tests, I asked if I they could check my testosterone and that came back as the upper end of normal.
How would you interpret my results based on the above?
Thanks
Recently I purchased and used a home testosterone kit. It was a saliva test and I have just got my results.
I am a 27 year old male, who excersises and generally a healthy diet.
My test was take at 06:30 and my result was 100 pg/ml and although I submitted the required amount, I did have some trouble generating saliva as my mouth was very dry that morning.
I dont have a problem getting an erection but I do feel that perhaps I am not quite as "red blooded" as other males and don't get many spontaneous erections.
A few years ago I went to the doctor for an epididymal cyst. Whilst there I asked about my genitals as I thought my penis/scrotum were smaller than normal and he replied saying they were "quite normal".
A year later I went back for another reason which ended in me having some blood tests, I asked if I they could check my testosterone and that came back as the upper end of normal.
How would you interpret my results based on the above?
Thanks
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Aug 07, 2006 12:00AM
, Aug 07, 2006 12:00AM
There can be variability between the blood test and the home kit. I would also think that testing testosterone via the saliva would not be as accurate as doing a blood test.
Repeating the blood test, and asking for a more detailed testosterone study (including free testosterone levels) can be considered.
If symptoms continue, discussion with an endocrinologist can be considered.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_
Repeating the blood test, and asking for a more detailed testosterone study (including free testosterone levels) can be considered.
If symptoms continue, discussion with an endocrinologist can be considered.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_
Member Comments (1)
by seeker111, Aug 07, 2006 12:00AM
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