# TRT begins with a proper diagnosis

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Private testosterone assessment and medically supervised treatment in Waterkloof, Pretoria—when symptoms, examination and blood results support it. Consultations are with Dr Luhard through Medify.

## Low testosterone is not diagnosed from one symptom—or one number

Fatigue, reduced libido, mood changes, loss of strength and poor recovery may occur with testosterone deficiency, but they also overlap with sleep disorders, stress, depression, medication effects, excess alcohol use, metabolic disease and other medical conditions.

A responsible assessment looks for the pattern, confirms biochemical findings and considers what else may explain them.

**Important:** TRT is prescription treatment. It is not a general vitality product and is not appropriate for every man with tiredness or a borderline result.

## What the assessment may include

- A detailed symptom, medication and medical history
- Fertility plans and previous hormone or anabolic use
- Relevant examination, blood pressure and body composition
- Appropriately timed testosterone testing and confirmatory blood work
- Blood count, prostate assessment and metabolic risk markers where relevant
- Sleep, stress, alcohol, training and nutritional context

## When treatment is appropriate

Dr Luhard will explain the available treatment routes, likely benefits, limitations, costs, possible adverse effects and alternatives. The final choice depends on your diagnosis, preferences, risk factors and plans for fertility.

The goal is not an arbitrary “optimal” laboratory number. The goal is a safe clinical response with appropriate monitoring.

## Follow-up and monitoring

Monitoring intervals depend on the treatment and your risk profile. Follow-up commonly considers symptom response, blood count, testosterone levels, prostate-related assessment where appropriate, blood pressure, side effects and cardiovascular risk factors.

### How is low testosterone diagnosed?

Diagnosis requires compatible symptoms, medical assessment and appropriately timed blood testing. A result may need confirmation, and other hormones or medical causes may need investigation.

### Does TRT affect fertility?

It can. External testosterone may suppress sperm production. Tell Dr Luhard if current or future fertility matters before starting treatment.

### Will TRT automatically improve every symptom?

No. Benefits depend on whether testosterone deficiency is truly contributing. Sleep, mental health, metabolic disease and medication effects may still require separate treatment.

## Discuss testosterone privately

Send a brief [private enquiry](https://malehealth.co.za/contact.html?concern=Testosterone%20%26%20hormone%20health). Do not attach detailed medical records or blood results to the website form.

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This enquiry channel is not continuously monitored. For a medical emergency, use appropriate emergency services. Information on this page is for adults and does not replace a medical consultation.