Evidence-based, educational articles on hormonal health and self-advocacy. Not medical advice.
Begin with the ADAM score — it turns vague symptoms like low energy, low mood and reduced drive into a structured list you can take to a clinician. Then read the TRT monitoring guide so you know what should be measured, how often, and what to ask.
The Androgen Deficiency in Aging Males questionnaire is a 10-question screening tool for symptoms of low testosterone — energy, mood, drive and function. It does not diagnose; it prepares you for a conversation with a clinician.
Blood markers your clinician orders (testosterone, haematocrit, oestradiol and others), how you feel, and any side effects. The TRT monitoring guide lists what to track between visits.
That is a clinical decision. These tools help you arrive prepared — with scores, tracked symptoms and questions — but treatment decisions belong between you and your doctor.