LH and FSH

LH (luteinizing hormone) and FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) are key pituitary signals that drive testosterone production and sperm development. This tag covers what low or high LH/FSH can mean for diagnosing primary vs. secondary hypogonadism, fertility, and how TRT or hCG may affect these markers.

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How to measure testosterone accurately: The blood tests that actually matter

How to measure testosterone accurately: The blood tests that actually matter

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Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD: Urologist & Men's Health Advocate
Dec 10, 2025 · 14 min read

You measure testosterone most accurately with a morning blood test that reports total testosterone and free testosterone, ideally processed by a CLIA certified laboratory. The details matter, because timing, test type, and follow up labs can be the difference between useful data and a false alarm. “If you want to know how to measure testosterone ...

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