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What labs do you run to analyze libido on TRT? My provider just runs total test, E2, and hematocrit.

AlphaMD's Answer

For libido concerns we typically will check total and free T, SHBG, DHT, prolactin, and estradiol. Sometimes it thyroid function testing is done as well, though this is a less common cause for libido issues.

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