I've had varicocele for about 7 years but lately it's been causing more issues. My testosterone level is around 400 ng/dL and I'm experiencing low T symptoms like constant fatigue, depression, losing upper body muscle while gaining lower body fat, and my face looks gaunt. The andrologist says my levels are normal but I feel terrible. The urologist doesn't recommend surgery - are there other ways to boost my testosterone naturally?

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Dr Kamran Mohammed

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While 400 ng/dL is within the typical "normal" range for testosterone, it's understandable that you're experiencing low T symptoms with a varicocele. The varicocele itself can sometimes cause or contribute to lower testosterone levels, even if the overall level is within the broad normal range. Since your urologist doesn't recommend surgery, here are some natural ways to potentially boost your testosterone levels and address your symptoms:

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