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Can Low Testosterone Levels Lead To Weight Gain?
Question: Hello Doctors, i had some blood work done last week and all my numbers are good except for my testosterone level, 229, which i believe is low and can be the contributing factor as i why can not lose weight, i have no problem getting an erection however i do not sustain them. I lift weights twice a week along with cardio and i have seen a nutritionist to get my diet corrected.
do the benefits of TRT out weigh the risks, if not is there a safe natural way to increase my testosterone levels.
thx, XXXXXXX
do the benefits of TRT out weigh the risks, if not is there a safe natural way to increase my testosterone levels.
thx, XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Testosterone to be corrected;
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Testosterone level is recommended to be maintained within the normal ranges, as a low testosterone level is considered a cardiovascular risk factor.
Before starting testosterone you should exclude cardiac pathologies ( a stress test is recommended).
Normal testosterone will help in improving cholesterol levels and lose weight.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Mirjeta Guni, Endocrinologist
Testosterone to be corrected;
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Testosterone level is recommended to be maintained within the normal ranges, as a low testosterone level is considered a cardiovascular risk factor.
Before starting testosterone you should exclude cardiac pathologies ( a stress test is recommended).
Normal testosterone will help in improving cholesterol levels and lose weight.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Mirjeta Guni, Endocrinologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
Thank you Dr Guni
, i had a nuclear stress test performed in the summer of 2016 with no issues, would you advise getting another?
thx, XXXXXXX
, i had a nuclear stress test performed in the summer of 2016 with no issues, would you advise getting another?
thx, XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
About the stress test:
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
If you have cardiovascular risk factors such as: Diabetes, High cholesterol, Smoking or positive family history for coronary artery disease, then it is recommended once a year. Otherwise, there is no need to repeat it now.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Mirjeta Guni, Endocrinologist
About the stress test:
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
If you have cardiovascular risk factors such as: Diabetes, High cholesterol, Smoking or positive family history for coronary artery disease, then it is recommended once a year. Otherwise, there is no need to repeat it now.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Mirjeta Guni, Endocrinologist
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
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