Age and Testosterone: What To Know

Since the government has advised the manufacturer that if your testosterone is low just because you're older, it's not necessary to treat it. That is nothing really to be further from the truth, unless you're just trying to figure out how to cut health care costs by letting people die prematurely. I don't know. That cuts costs because they're, you know, if you have a heart attack, that's very expensive. So promoting screening for your testosterone, not being afraid to restore it. And this is something that you can, you know, see a doctor, get a blood test. Even nurse practitioners and PAs are allowed to prescribe testosterone. Most states, it's considered controlled substance, just like a narcotic. So not all states allow all providers to prescribe this. And then really kind of limited monitoring. And this goes along with lifestyle to extend the lifespan.