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How To Check Testosterone Levels?
Question: preop gastric bypass my testosterone's were low.6th week postop I want to recheck my testosterone's level.What are the tests I should undergo to redetermine testosterone's levels
Brief Answer:
Please wait for some more time.
Detailed Answer:
Good day
Noted your concern. May I know what was the reason why you underwent the surgery for ?
was it for weight reduction?
Obesity is a cause of low testosterone. I would advice to wait for another month and then recheck fasting testosterone level. if low, you need to check thyroid blood profile, Serum prolactin, LH, FSH, Fasting glucose, Lipid profile .
regards
Binu
Please wait for some more time.
Detailed Answer:
Good day
Noted your concern. May I know what was the reason why you underwent the surgery for ?
was it for weight reduction?
Obesity is a cause of low testosterone. I would advice to wait for another month and then recheck fasting testosterone level. if low, you need to check thyroid blood profile, Serum prolactin, LH, FSH, Fasting glucose, Lipid profile .
regards
Binu
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