A YouTube video (created/uploaded by Joy Kong, MD) discussing problems with conventional testosterone reference ranges used in primary care. Speakers argue that wide ranges (e.g., ~300–1000 ng/dL) mask population-wide declines and impair optimization and longevity efforts for men's health.
The conventional primary care doctor may test your testosterone, and that's about it, right? They say, well, you know, if they think it's above 300, they say you're fine. I hear that a lot. And it's really sad because it's not fine. Just because the entire population's testosterone is dropping doesn't mean that it's okay. People are suffering. Exactly. And I'm so glad you bring this.
Up, because these ranges are out of control. I mean, a normal range being somewhere between 300 and 1000, it's too broad for me, working in optimization and longevity and really wanting to get my patients the healthiest that they can be.
