{"id":452,"date":"2019-02-07T17:18:42","date_gmt":"2019-02-07T17:18:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/?p=452"},"modified":"2019-06-19T18:18:49","modified_gmt":"2019-06-19T18:18:49","slug":"how-do-i-test-my-testosterone-level","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/how-do-i-test-my-testosterone-level\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do I Test My Testosterone Level?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"7a3e6eef3c342db29309d6f4fcaadf7d\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultracorepower.com\/\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/BANNER.png\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"has-drop-cap\">Testosterone is the main male sex hormone\nthat is in charge of various important sexual and reproductive functions. It is\nessential in bone and muscle growth and development, sexual desire or libido\nregulation, fat distribution, sperm production, and red blood cell formation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Unfortunately, as men age, they tend to\nproduce less testosterone. As a result, they become at great risk of different\ndiseases and disorders that stem from low testosterone levels. They lose bone\nand muscle mass, become weaker, have a diminished sex drive, produce poor\nquality sperm, and experience various penile and erectile issues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Because of how important testosterone is in\nmen, keeping it at the right level at all times is a must. Your testosterone\nlevels should often be checked to make sure that any abnormality is detected\nand treated right away, before your condition gets any worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"color:#a30003;font-size:31px\" class=\"has-text-color\"><strong>What\ncauses low testosterone levels in men?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">There are several things that can lower a\nman\u2019s testosterone levels. If you are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Suffering from any injury to\nyour testicles<\/li><li>Having testicular cancer<\/li><li>Undergoing treatment for\ntesticular cancer<\/li><li>Battling kidney disease or\nchronic liver disease<\/li><li>Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes<\/li><li>Are overweight or obese<\/li><li>Are afflicted with certain\ntypes of infections<\/li><li>Dealing with hormonal\nimbalances and disorders<\/li><li>Taking medications that can\nnegatively impact your testosterone <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">your testosterone levels are likely to\nsuffer a decrease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"color:#a30003;font-size:26px\" class=\"has-text-color\"><strong>How\ndo you know if your testosterone levels are low?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Men whose testosterone levels are low\nmanifest a number of noticeable symptoms. Some common examples are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/How-Do-I-Test-My-Testosterone-Level-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"middle age hair loss\" class=\"wp-image-439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/How-Do-I-Test-My-Testosterone-Level-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/How-Do-I-Test-My-Testosterone-Level-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/How-Do-I-Test-My-Testosterone-Level-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/How-Do-I-Test-My-Testosterone-Level-1.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Hair loss<\/li><li>Weight gain<\/li><li>Increased body fat<\/li><li>Weak muscles<\/li><li>Reduced bone and muscle mass<\/li><li>Exhaustion<\/li><li>Having trouble getting an\nerection<\/li><li>Cannot keep erection long\nenough<\/li><li>Decreased sex drive<\/li><li>Poor sperm quality<\/li><li>Low sperm count<\/li><li>Infertility<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Aside from watching out for these warning\nsigns to know if your testosterone levels are low, you should also get a\ntestosterone levels test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner vm-80\">\n    <div class=\"row\">\n        <div class=\"col-md-12 text-center\">\n            <figure><figure><img src=\"\/images\/banner_award.png\" class=\"img-responsive center-block banner_award\" alt=\"Money Back Guaranteed Male Enhancement Pills - Male UltraCore 2019 Award\"><\/figure><\/figure>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"col-md-6\"><figure><figure><img src=\"\/images\/21c-box.png\" class=\"img-responsive center-block\" alt=\"Not Sold At GNC Male UltraCore Box and Bottle\"><\/figure><\/figure><\/div>\n        <div>\n            <ul>\n                <li>100% Money Back<\/li>\n                <li>Free Rushed Shipping<\/li>\n                <li>Change Your Sex Life<\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n\n            <div class=\"text-center\">\n                <a href=\"\/order\" class=\"btn btn-order-now\">ORDER NOW<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <figure><figure><img src=\"\/images\/secure-logos2.png\" class=\"img-responsive center-block secure_logos\" alt=\"Not Sold At GNC Male UltraCore Secure Site Logos\"><\/figure><\/figure>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"color:#a30003;font-size:31px\" class=\"has-text-color\"><strong>What\nis a testosterone levels test?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">A testosterone levels test is a type of test\nthat determines the amount of testosterone in your body. Also known as serum\ntestosterone test, it requires your blood sample to measure if your\ntestosterone levels fall within the ideal nanograms per deciliter (ng\/dL)\nrange.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">In men, a testosterone level is considered\nhealthy and good if it is between 270 ng\/dL and 1070 ng\/dL, or somewhere close\nto the average level of 679 ng\/dL. Usually, those in their early 20s, who are\nat the peaks of their sexual and fertility functions, have levels that are\nright up there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"color:#a30003;font-size:24px\" class=\"has-text-color\"><strong>What\nare the steps involved in a testosterone levels test?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">If you want to undergo a testosterone\nlevels test, and are curious about what happens, the process typically goes as\nfollows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>First, a health worker will\nclean the spot where a sample of your blood will be drawn. Usually, it is the\ninside of your elbow or the back of your hand.<\/li><li>They will try to create a blood\npool in your vein by tying an elastic band around your upper arm.<\/li><li>Then, using a sterile needle,\nthey will draw your blood specimen into a tube.<\/li><li>Once your blood sample is\ncollected, they will untie the elastic band around your arm and remove the\nneedle from your vein.<\/li><li>To prevent bleeding and bruising,\nthey will apply pressure onto the insertion area, and then apply a bandage.<\/li><li>Your blood sample will be\nforwarded to the laboratory for closer examination.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Experiencing some discomfort, throbbing, or\npain after the procedure is normal, and you should feel better in no time. Try\nto keep your arm relaxed, and avoid subjecting it to strain or pressure so soon\nafter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"color:#a30003;font-size:26px\" class=\"has-text-color\"><strong>What\nshould you do after receiving your testosterone levels test results?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">If your testosterone levels test results\nshow that your testosterone levels are normal, meaning they are between 270\nng\/dL and 1070 ng\/dL, then you are fine. You should stop worrying, and continue\nliving a healthy lifestyle that keeps you in tip-top sexual shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/How-Do-I-Test-My-Testosterone-Level-2-300x250.jpg\" alt=\"testosterone hormone therapy\" class=\"wp-image-440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/How-Do-I-Test-My-Testosterone-Level-2-300x250.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/How-Do-I-Test-My-Testosterone-Level-2-600x500.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/How-Do-I-Test-My-Testosterone-Level-2-768x640.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/How-Do-I-Test-My-Testosterone-Level-2.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">If your testosterone levels test results\nare low, meaning they are below 270 ng\/dL, you should talk to your doctor right\naway. Low testosterone may be a sign of some underlying disease that may\ngenetic or chronic in nature. There is also a possibility that it is caused by\ncertain issues with your pituitary gland, which is an important organ in your\nbrain that facilitates growth, fertility, and other essential bodily functions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">If your testosterone levels are high,\nmeaning they are over 1070 ng\/dL, you should pay your doctor a visit too, as\nhigh testosterone is typically associated with tumor in the adrenal glands,\nwhich are necessary in the management of your body\u2019s blood pressure, heart\nrate, and other functions; or testicles, which is where your sperm is produced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"color:#a30003;font-size:26px\" class=\"has-text-color\"><strong>What\ncan you do to boost your testosterone levels?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">There are different methods that can help\nincrease your testosterone. Some examples are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-background has-white-color has-secondary-background-color\"><strong>Testosterone\nReplacement Therapy (TRT)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">This is a form of treatment that is\nadministered through injections, gels, or patches. It offers several benefits,\nincluding improving your sex drive, enhancing your energy levels, boosting your\nmood, and promoting better sperm count, quality, and motility. However, if not\nproperly supervised by a health professional, you can become at risk of various\nnegative side effects, such as stroke, blood clots, heart attack, liver\nproblems, enlarged prostate, and tumors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-background has-white-color has-secondary-background-color\"><strong>Weight\nloss<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">This is a natural way to boost your\ntestosterone levels. According to a study, men who are overweight or obese do\nnot only have higher risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease, but they also\nexhibit low testosterone levels. By losing those extra pounds, your body will\nbe able to perform its different functions more efficiently, and allow you to\nlive a long and healthy life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-background has-white-color has-secondary-background-color\"><strong>Increased\nzinc intake<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">This is another natural testosterone\nboosting method that should help with your testosterone levels. The mineral\nzinc is essential in regulating your body\u2019s testosterone levels, protecting you\nagainst hypogonadism, erectile dysfunction, and other sexual health concerns.\nExamples of good zinc sources are beans, whole grains, nuts, lobster, and crab.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/male-ultracore-is-a-super-testosterone-supplement-for-sexual-pleasure-1024x315.jpg\" alt=\"Male UltraCore is a Super Male Enhancement Supplement for Sexual Pleasure\" class=\"wp-image-1741\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/male-ultracore-is-a-super-testosterone-supplement-for-sexual-pleasure-1024x315.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/male-ultracore-is-a-super-testosterone-supplement-for-sexual-pleasure-600x184.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/male-ultracore-is-a-super-testosterone-supplement-for-sexual-pleasure-300x92.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/male-ultracore-is-a-super-testosterone-supplement-for-sexual-pleasure-768x236.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/male-ultracore-is-a-super-testosterone-supplement-for-sexual-pleasure.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"text-center\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\" class=\"btn btn-order-now\">LEARN MORE<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Testosterone is the main male sex hormone that is in charge of various important sexual&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":438,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"amp_validity":null,"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/452"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=452"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/452\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4251,"href":"https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/452\/revisions\/4251"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/438"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=452"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=452"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=452"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}