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Top 3 ways to increase testosterone naturally

Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD: Urologist & Men's Health Advocate

Oct 30, 2025 · 11 min read

The most reliable natural ways to raise testosterone in men are to reduce abdominal fat (losing ~10% of body weight typically increases total testosterone by ~80–100 ng/dL, and ~15% can add ~200–250 ng/dL), prioritize consistent sleep, and lower chronic stress that suppresses the brain–testicle (HPT) axis. Here’s how to apply those levers safely, what “low ...

7 low testosterone symptoms: Get small daily joys back!

Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD: Urologist & Men's Health Advocate

Oct 23, 2025 · 14 min read

Clinically significant testosterone deficiency is diagnosed only when ongoing symptoms like fatigue, low libido, and “losing your edge” occur alongside consistently low early‑morning testosterone on repeat blood tests (the AUA/EAU “two‑key” rule). Because these signals can mimic stress or normal aging, here’s how to recognize the hormone-driven pattern and what to do next to get ...

Finding testosterone replacement therapy: Your local guide to wellness

Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, Recovery, and Physical Therapy Expert

Aug 07, 2025 · 16 min read

TRT is typically appropriate when a man has consistent symptoms of hypogonadism and repeat morning labs show total testosterone below about 350 ng/dL (≈12 nmol/L), with free testosterone below 100 pg/mL (≈10 ng/dL) helping confirm borderline cases. This guide walks you through getting tested locally, interpreting results with a clinician, and fitting testosterone into a ...