Getting initial tests for low T?

John Scante

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Hi all, 46 year old here and I've been tired lately. Its been really problematic getting energy to work out in the late afternoon/evening and my eyes are often hard to keep open after 7-8pm some evenings.

I am on a high deductible insurance so normally don't go see the Dr unless its my once a year checkup. My last visit was in Nov/Dec 2018 and all blood levels were perfect. He did a full workup.

My question was what about testing from the Low T centers around town? For instance, I hear about this place on the radio
Center 4 Mens Health
and they offer a $45 initial visit and lab tests. Would this is a good way to at least go in and see a Dr and get some initial numbers? Or is the best thing to do to go thru your primary care?

thanks in advance,
Aaron
 
You live within walking distance of one of the finest male health centres in the US (I live in Canada, I am not a patient) - Defy Medical. Yes they are a site sponsor; no, that doesn't influence my endorsement. They treat many of our members. Look into them.
 

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