Testosterone Check

£59.00

What can I expect from this Testosterone Check?

This home test checks your levels of the hormone Testosterone. Testosterone is the main sex hormone in males. The high levels of Testosterone that men have compared to women are responsible for the development of virtually all the physical differences between the sexes. In adult males it controls sex drive, maintains muscle mass and helps make sperm.

Identifying conditions of this test

Hormones (1 Biomarkers)

There are many types of hormones that support different bodily functions and processes including growth, metabolism, appetite and fertility. Hormone imbalances or deficiencies may be to blame for a wide range of symptoms and conditions.

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How it works

Whether you use a home test or have your sample taken with one of our trained phlebotomists, our blood tests are quick and easy to use.

FAQs

What can cause low testosterone?

• Conditions which directly affect the testes, including direct injury, infection or radiation can cause testosterone levels to drop significantly.
• Genetic conditions such as Klinefelter syndrome where a male has an extra X chromosome can also affect levels.
• Tumours, auto-immune conditions and some medications can also affect glands that produce this hormone.

Why is testosterone so important?

Testosterone is a major sex hormone which plays some key roles in the body including:

• Muscular growth and strength
• Sex Drive (libido)
• Sperm production
• Bone density and growth
• Pubertal development
• It also plays a vital role in females, produced in the ovaries and adrenal gland, keeping the balance with oestrogen

What are some symptoms of low testosterone?

• Low libido
• Increased breast size
• Decreased body hair
• Poor cognitive function
• Depression
• Loss of muscle mass