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Lab Evaluation of Low Libido

More than just checking total testosterone

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Sep 28, 2023
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One of the more common reasons that men ask for a lab workup relates to low libido. Too often, non-based physicians will blame this on psychological reasons such as depression — when unfortunately, the symptoms of “depression” are more related to low testosterone or another medical problems.

Certainly, lab abnormalities aren’t going to account for all causes of low libido, so first one should assess for based on history:

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