Low testosterone
Low testosterone, evaluated before anyone starts treatment.
Low energy, a lower sex drive, or a testosterone number from another lab can all be reasons to come in. Our urologists at the Alpharetta / Roswell office confirm the picture with the right tests and then talk through treatment when it is a fit.
What symptoms can low testosterone cause?
People often notice low energy, a lower sex drive, or changes in erections, mood or muscle. Those symptoms have other causes as well, so a number on a lab slip and a symptom list have to be read together. Our team has a short article on signs of low testosterone if you want a written starting point before you book.
When should I see a urologist about low T?
If symptoms are bothering you, or if a testosterone result was already called low, it is reasonable to come in. Bring the actual lab report, including the time of day it was drawn. Men from Alpharetta, Roswell, Milton, Crabapple and Mountain Park are seen at this office. Sudden severe symptoms, chest pain, or trouble breathing are not testosterone-visit issues; those belong in emergency care.
How do our urologists evaluate low testosterone?
A morning testosterone blood test, often repeated, is a usual part of the workup, along with a conversation about sleep, medicines, fertility plans and other hormone or prostate findings. PSA and a prostate exam may be part of the same visit when they are appropriate. Lab work can be drawn in this building so you are not sent across town for the first tests.
What treatments does Advanced Urology offer?
When treatment is appropriate, testosterone therapy is discussed, along with the way it will be monitored. Treatment is not automatic after one low number, and it may not be a fit if you are trying to conceive, or if other findings argue against it. Our urologists will explain why they would or would not start therapy in your case, and how follow-up blood tests are used once a plan begins.
What does monitoring look like if therapy is started?
If therapy is started, follow-up visits and repeat labs are part of the plan, not an afterthought. You will be told what changes to report, including urinary symptoms, swelling, or mood or energy shifts that do not feel right. There is no single recovery period the way there is after a surgery; the plan is ongoing and can be adjusted.
How does this relate to erectile dysfunction?
Low testosterone and ED can travel together, or they can be separate. If erections are the main concern, erectile dysfunction care is the page to read alongside this one. A men’s health checkup can cover both in one visit.
What should I bring?
Prior hormone labs, a medicine list, and a note about fertility plans if they matter to you. What to bring also covers insurance cards and imaging.
Related video
An official Advanced Urology video titled “Dr. Greenstein on Low Testosterone”:
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Related articles from our team
- Signs of Low Testosterone
- Why Am I Losing My Erection During Sex?
- Shockwave Therapy for ED
- Main Causes of Erectile Dysfunction
- What a Men's Health Checkup Includes
For education, not medical advice. Every treatment has risks and benefits. Emergency? Call 911 or go to an emergency room.
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