Question 1

Hi, I am 25 years old and have a long history of habitual masturbation. Recently, I have been experiencing some erection problems: either difficulty getting an erection or inability to sustain it. I have done hormone tests, and the results are:
Testosterone: 452 ng/dL
Free Testosterone: 16.60 pg/mL
LH: 6.09 mIU/mL
Estradiol (E2): 61.9 pg/mL
FSH: 7.33 mIU/mL
My doctor has suggested a penile Doppler test. Based on my hormone test results, is this test necessary, or can it be skipped? Please advise

Question 2

Is there any test to check testosterone and dht levels?

Question 3

I am a 46 year old man experiencing erectile dysfunction for the past 3 months. My blood tests show low free testosterone, high estradiol, and high FSH levels. The endocrinologist initially prescribed Modula for 10 days, but I did not experience any improvement. He then suggested testosterone replacement therapy. I have not started TRT and instead opted for Ayurvedic treatment recommended by a well known sexologist in Delhi. However, after 2 months, there has been little improvement. I no longer have morning erections and have been unable to have sexual intercourse due to poor erections for 3 months.
I have a few questions:
Should I consider starting testosterone replacement therapy?
Is TRT the only effective option for me?
What are the potential long term complications of TRT?

How do they test for low testosterone?

One can only know if you get a testosterone blood test done preferably early in the morning between 7 to 10 AM. During these hours, your testosterone levels are typically the highest.

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