Should I be worried about my testosterone levels?

Introduction

People ask me this question a lot… !

Should I be worried about my testosterone levels?

The answer is not binary, nor straightforward..

But I’d like to address some of my thoughts on that question..

There is a framework I use.. Let’s dive in…

QUESTION ONE: Do you have symptoms?

This question is by far the most important, hence why we start with it.

There are people with very low levels of testosterone, who seemingly have ZERO symptoms..

ie. They are crushing the gym and their body looks great, they are successful in their career and are feeling motivated and positive, and lastly, their sexual health is great.

How effectively the body can utilize one’s own testosterone is an important consideration of which we do not have clear biomarkers to rely on.

We can test a variety of things to get a “general” idea, but still, this is the reason why your testosterone levels alone are not enough to determine a perfect course of action.

Low testosterone symptoms can be broken up into 3 categories:

1. Physical
2. Emotional/Mental
3. Sexual (gets its own category due to its importance!)

Low T symptoms can be vast and in varying quantities/qualities.

ie. One person might face more libido issues with low testosterone (most common). Another person might face more fat issues.. Another person might have less drive in life. Another person might have more depression or limiting thoughts. We can look deeper into each category…

Physical:

1. Loss of muscle mass and strength
2. Increased body fat
3. Loss of body hair
4. Shrinking testicles
5. Gynecomastia (enlargement of breast tissue)

Emotional/Mental:

1. Fatigue and low energy (even with correct sleep)
2. Mood changes (irritability, depression, and anxiety)
3. Difficulty concentrating/focusing and remembering
4. Sleep problems (insomnia or restless sleep)

Sexual:

1. Reduced sex drive (often the most noticeable symptom)
2. Erectile dysfunction (other factors can contribute here)
3. Lower sperm count (infertility)

Addressing each of these categories may push you further toward exploration – or offer you peace of mind that you don’t have any low testosterone issues.

QUESTION TWO: How do you spend your time currently?

• Do you work out 6x/week?
• Do you eat healthily?
• Do you sleep 8 hours?
• Do you avoid endocrine-disrupting chemicals/products?
• Do you take any supplements?

These are all foundational pieces to better understand your body and are simple ways to increase testosterone and reduce scenarios that decrease it.

QUESTION THREE: How old are you?

Thankfully this one is more straightforward. If you are 30 or older, you definitely should increase your awareness of your testosterone level.

At 30 years old, the average man’s testosterone starts to decline, at a rate of roughly 1% per year.

Final Thoughts

These main three questions are really the foundational ones I like to cover.

There is a lot one can explore, and it is important to note that some people have different preferences or expectations, than others..

But one thing I know for sure- When your testosterone is optimized, you think differently, act differently, and make different life choices (versus when your testosterone is low).

For this reason alone, is why I have dedicated a large portion of my life to studying this hormone and its relation to manifestation.

Hope it helps, feel free to reach out to us if you have questions or concerns.

Kyle