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CategoryTRTTRT
Evidence strengthModerate evidenceStrong evidence
Evidence Score3/55/5
User rating4.5 (54)4.7 (52)
Typical doseNot applicable — this entry describes qualification and safety rules, not a testosterone dosing scheduleNot applicable — this piece describes the full diagnostic pathway preceding TRT, not a drug dosing schedule
FormOSA symptom screening (history, possibly a screening questionnaire like STOP-BANG) before starting TRT; with confirmed severe OSA, optimizing treatment (e.g. CPAP) before or alongside starting testosterone therapyBlood tests: total testosterone (2x morning), free testosterone, SHBG, LH, FSH, prolactin, estradiol, complete blood count with hematocrit, PSA, lipid panel, fasting glucose or HbA1c, liver function tests, TSH; plus a digital rectal exam and an ADAM/AMS symptom questionnaire
Average price
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Time to effectsNot applicable — this entry describes safety and qualification rules for therapy, not its therapeutic effect.Not applicable — a diagnostic pathway preceding any possible start of therapy, usually taking several weeks.
Who it's forMen with symptoms suggestive of OSA (snoring, observed breathing pauses, daytime sleepiness) considering TRT for confirmed low testosteroneMen with symptoms suggesting testosterone deficiency (reduced libido, erectile dysfunction, chronic fatigue, loss of muscle mass) considering TRT