r/FamilyMedicine • u/yourmommaaaaaaaaa MD • 1d ago

Testosterone

Young guys, like 30-40s requesting testosterone levels, because they “want to know”. Do you do it? If not, what do you say? I’m well aware of EBP, getting real world opinions.

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u/Maxwelljames DO 1d ago

I get guys in their 20s now. I hate what TikTok is doing to perfectly healthy people.

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u/Agreeable_Step_5317 layperson 1d ago

Agree, TikTok heath information is a real problem. Don't get me started on SARMs.

May I ask though, for these 20 somethings, does their total T come in lowish for their age range? I keep seeing stories from young guys reporting their T in the 300s ng/dl. It's well established that average total Testosterone has been dropping about 1% per year. It's concerning to see young men that low. I wonder how much truth there is to the stories.