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I Am A 70-year-old Male And Just Had My Testosterone

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Question : I am a 70-year-old male and just had my testosterone tested - 4.88. Is that reasonable for me? 2nd question - if too low, would you advise injections to bring it up?
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Answered by Dr. Mirjeta Guni (7 hours later)
Brief Answer:
About low testosterone;

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking!
Testosterone level you reported is low and it is recommended to be corrected if you have symptoms of low testosterone (impotence, muscle weakness, osteoporosis, high lipid profile).
Before starting testosterone injections, cardiac pathologies should be excluded.
Hope the information will help.
Best wishes,
Dr.mirjeta
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I Am A 70-year-old Male And Just Had My Testosterone

Brief Answer: About low testosterone; Detailed Answer: Hello and thank you for asking! Testosterone level you reported is low and it is recommended to be corrected if you have symptoms of low testosterone (impotence, muscle weakness, osteoporosis, high lipid profile). Before starting testosterone injections, cardiac pathologies should be excluded. Hope the information will help. Best wishes, Dr.mirjeta