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    GlossarySerum Testosterone (Testosterone Level)

    measures testosterone levels in the blood

    Serum testosterone refers to the measurement of testosterone levels in the blood. This test, often called a Testosterone Blood Test or Total Testosterone (TT), is used to assess hormonal balance, diagnose conditions like hypogonadism or polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and evaluate issues related to sexual development, fertility, and certain types of hair loss such as androgenetic alopecia.

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      community Low Testosterone after taking finastreide

      in Finasteride  45 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 19-year-old experienced significantly low testosterone levels after one month of taking finasteride. Suggestions included checking test units, retesting, and exploring other potential causes.

      community My Testosterone results before and after Finasteride

      in Update  148 upvotes 3 years ago
      Finasteride significantly increased testosterone levels for the user, with no major side effects except watery semen, which was resolved with zinc supplements. The user's hairline stopped receding and slightly improved.

      community Testosterone in Reference Range Doesn't Cause Hair Loss

      in Research/Science  52 upvotes 1 year ago
      Testosterone within the normal range does not significantly contribute to male pattern baldness (MPB); DHT is the main factor that can be controlled. Genetics play a crucial role in hair loss, and treatments like finasteride and dutasteride, which block DHT, can help despite potentially raising testosterone levels.