Medically reviewed by Dr. Huda Qureshi, Clinical Director
Low Testosterone: Symptoms, Blood Tests & TRT Explained
In the first episode of the Harrington Health Podcast, Dr. Huda Qureshi discusses low testosterone symptoms, the role of blood testing, lifestyle factors, testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), fertility, prostate health and healthy ageing. This is a practical, clinician-led conversation about understanding symptoms in context—not self-diagnosing from one result.
A clinician-led discussion on testosterone and men's health
In this first episode of the Harrington Health Podcast, Dr. Huda Qureshi, Clinical Director at Harrington Clinic, discusses how to approach possible low testosterone symptoms thoughtfully and safely.
The conversation covers why tiredness, changes in libido, sleep, mood, body composition and gym performance should not be assumed to have one cause, and why symptoms, medical history and appropriately timed blood tests need to be considered together.
Chapters
- 00:00 Why men may feel different after 35 or 40
- 04:11 What testosterone does
- 05:21 Does testosterone inevitably decline with age?
- 07:29 Symptoms that may warrant investigation
- 09:54 What to do if you think your testosterone may be low
- 11:49 What happens after blood testing?
- 12:33 What testosterone replacement therapy is, and who it may suit
- 15:37 Fertility and testosterone treatment
- 16:10 Prostate health and monitoring
- 17:32 What clinicians monitor during treatment
- 18:34 Muscle, healthy ageing and long-term function
- 20:44 Weight, exercise and testosterone
- 23:19 Practical priorities for healthy ageing
- 26:13 Health markers worth understanding
- 30:46 One health risk men should take seriously
A sensible next step
If you are concerned about symptoms or want to understand your hormone levels, start with appropriate testing and a clinical assessment rather than interpreting one result in isolation.
Explore our blood testing options or book a consultation.
This video is general education, not a diagnosis. Whether testing, treatment or monitoring is appropriate depends on your symptoms, medical history, blood results and a clinician's assessment.
References
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- Bhasin S, Travison TG, Pencina KM, et al. Prostate safety events during testosterone replacement therapy in men with hypogonadism: a randomized clinical trial. JAMA Netw Open. 2023;6(12):e2348692.
- Hackett G, Kirby M, Rees RW, et al. The British Society for Sexual Medicine guidelines on male adult testosterone deficiency, with statements for practice. World J Mens Health. 2023;41(3):508–537.
- Lincoff AM, Bhasin S, Flevaris P, et al. Cardiovascular safety of testosterone-replacement therapy. N Engl J Med. 2023;389(2):107–117.
- US Food and Drug Administration. FDA issues class-wide labeling changes for testosterone products [Internet]. Silver Spring (MD): FDA; 2025 Feb 28 [cited 2026 Sep 28].
This article is general education, not a diagnosis. Reading it does not confirm a condition or guarantee that treatment is suitable for you — that always requires blood tests and an assessment with a clinician.
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