madman
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Free testosterone vs total testosterone — which one actually matters? In this video, Dr. Justin Houman, board-certified urologist and men’s health specialist, explains the key difference between total testosterone and free testosterone, how sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) affects your results, and why your symptoms matter more than your lab numbers.
Learn why you can “look normal” on paper but still have low testosterone symptoms, and what tests you really need to ask for to get an accurate diagnosis.
Timestamps / Chapters:
00:00 – Have You Checked Your Testosterone Levels?
00:20 – Total vs Free Testosterone Explained
01:30 – Why “Normal” Testosterone Can Be Misleading
02:00 – The Role of Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG)
02:40 – Free Testosterone and Low T Symptoms
03:30 – When to Test: Timing and Frequency
04:10 – Treating the Patient, Not the Number
05:00 – Shared Decision Making in Low T Treatment
05:30 – TRT and Fertility: What Every Man Should Know
06:20 – Final Thoughts: Total vs Free Testosterone
