Testosterone as a Fasting Blood Test?

Martin M. Miner, MD, and Mark M. Moyad, MD, MPH, discuss recent guidance suggesting that a fasting blood test is needed for testosterone.

• 00:44 Endocrine Society guidelines recommend fasting morning total testosterone for accuracy in diagnosing hypogonadism.
• 01:12 ️ Small studies suggest fasting before testosterone testing may prevent artificial drop in levels due to food intake.
• 01:54 American Urologic Association does not recommend fasting testosterone tests; reasons unknown.
• 03:04 Certain men, especially those with high carbohydrate meals, may experience temporary reduction in testosterone post-meal.

 

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Fasting Versus Non-Fasting Total Testosterone Levels in Women During the Childbearing Period

Background Total testosterone in men should be measured in the fasting state early in the morning with at least two samples according to guidelines. For women, no such a recommendation is available despite the importance of testosterone in this demographic. The aim of this study is to evaluate...

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