Question 1

How can I get tested for my testosterone level?

Accepted Answer

At Cloud Pharmacy, we offer a home testosterone blood test kit, which you can use to check your total testosterone levels. Buying and using this test is a simple, convenient process:

Place an order with us and your kit can be sent discreetly to your door..
This test will include a blood collection kit and pre-paid envelope. Your test should arrive at your address within 2 days of your order being placed.
You’ll need to collect a small sample of blood (using the pin-prick lancet device included) with the kit and post it off to the lab for testing. Your results will be ready within 2 – 3 days of your sample reaching the lab, and we’ll let you know when you can see them in your account with advice about the results from one of our doctors.
Take your test in the morning between 7am and 11am, before you’ve had anything to eat or drink (except water), otherwise your test results might not be accurate. Speak to your doctor first if you have been told you should not fast or are diabetic. Do not take the test if you’re feeling unwell.

If you’re not comfortable doing a test at home, then you can schedule an appointment with your doctor. Your doctor will know the best time to do your test and will be able to check more than just your testosterone level, which could give a bigger picture of your general health.

If your test shows that you have low testosterone, it’s recommended that you repeat the test after at least 4 weeks for confirmation before making any decisions about further treatment. If a low total testosterone level is confirmed, you will need to have a complete check-up with your doctor to assess the cause and request a referral to a specialist before starting treatment.

Question 2

What are the symptoms low testosterone in men?

Accepted Answer

When levels of testosterone fall too much, it can affect men both physically and psychologically. A total testosterone level considered low enough to need treatment is below 12 nmol/L. Whether you’re having symptoms and whether you wish to have children in the future are other factors in deciding if treatment is right for you or not. Treatment should only be started following a face to face review with a specialist doctor.

Some of the most common symptoms of low testosterone are:

Reduced muscle growth
Mood swings and irritability
Increased body fat (weight loss treatments)
Body hair loss
Wrinkled skin
Decreased muscle tone
Lack of enthusiasm and energy
Erectile dysfunction
Osteoporosis
Poor concentration and short-term memory
Sleep difficulties

Some of the symptoms above could interfere with your daily life, so it's important to find the underlying cause and work out what can be done to resolve it.

Question 3

What are the symptoms of high testosterone levels?

Accepted Answer

When levels of testosterone become too high, some of the symptoms include:

Acne (common on the back and shoulders)
Hair loss
Enlarged prostate
Minor testicle shrinkage
Reduced fertility
Other risks associated with high testosterone levels even without symptoms are:
Testicular tumours
Increased risk of blood clots
High red blood cell count

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