Symptoms deserve context
Low libido, fatigue and reduced strength can have several explanations. A consultation is an opportunity to describe the changes you notice, discuss your medications and review relevant health history. Feeling tired by itself does not establish testosterone deficiency.
A diagnosis requires appropriate testing
Evaluation for testosterone deficiency considers both compatible symptoms and consistently low testosterone levels. Testing commonly includes repeat morning measurements. If deficiency is identified, understanding the underlying cause helps guide treatment decisions.
A careful treatment discussion
If treatment is appropriate, ask Tara about the available format, goals and potential risks. Fertility plans are especially important because testosterone treatment can suppress sperm production. Follow-up testing and monitoring are part of a treatment conversation.
Plan for the longer term
Discuss how symptoms and lab results would be followed and what could lead to an adjustment or a different recommendation. A clear plan includes who to contact with questions and how to arrange follow-up.
Testosterone Therapy questions
Can fatigue tell me whether my testosterone is low?
No. Fatigue has many potential causes. Medical evaluation and appropriate blood tests are needed.
Can testosterone treatment affect fertility?
Yes. Share current or future fertility plans before considering treatment.
Do you treat women with testosterone?
Contact Tara to discuss your concern. This page describes evaluation for men; treatment questions for women require a separate, individual assessment.