Testosterone & Hormones
Why am I always tired with no energy: could it be low T?
The short answer
Low testosterone can be one cause, but so can sleep apnea, thyroid problems, and depression.
When to come in
Get checked with proper blood tests.
Talking it over with us
We’d be glad to talk this through with you at our Snellville Clinic & Surgery Center, 1557 Janmar Rd, Snellville, GA 30078, or our Conyers Clinic, 1366 Wellbrook Circle Suite B, Conyers, GA 30012. You can ask for a particular urologist by name, or let our scheduling team find the first opening.
How our urologists approach this
Feeling worn out all the time deserves a real answer. Our urologists check testosterone the right way, with morning blood tests repeated when needed, and we also think about other causes such as sleep apnea, thyroid trouble and depression. Advanced Urology’s low testosterone page points to symptoms like fatigue, low sex drive and mood changes. If low T is confirmed, we talk through treatment options, including testosterone therapy, and how we’ll follow your levels and overall health.
What to expect when you see us
We’ll ask about your energy, sleep, mood, sex drive and medicines. Lab tests are usually scheduled for the morning. Bring results from your primary care doctor if you have them, so we don’t repeat tests you’ve already had.
Getting ready
Before your visit, jot down how you’ve been sleeping, your energy through the day and any mood changes. Bring your medicine list and recent lab results from other doctors. Note your usual bedtime and whether you snore.
When to call us
Call us if your lab appointment needs to move, or if you start treatment and notice new symptoms that worry you.
Questions we often hear
Why test in the morning?
Testosterone levels change during the day, so morning tests give the clearest picture, and we may repeat them.
What if my levels are normal?
Then we look at other causes, such as sleep apnea, thyroid problems and depression, and help you take the next step.
Watch a short video
Dr. Marc Greenstein explains low testosterone in this short video.
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