question from a user
What is the normal level of testosterone for healthy males? My doctor says it is 300.
AlphaMD's Answer
The idea of normal ranges is not a good one. It is a very subjective level for each man. That said, 300 is the lower end of the insurance based "normal ranges" and really just refers to where insurance isn't going to cover you. A provider not specialized or who hasn't had continuing education on TRT will likely fall back on this, through no fault of their own.
You can read this newer study which aims to break down the "normal" ranges by age group. However, this still does not capture anything other than averages. Its important to understand that population studies can give a great 10,000 foot view of something, but when looking at an individual, you must take into account what is "normal" for that person alone.
It is always a bit cavalier to tell someone who is symptomatic that they are "normal" when that person may have a symptomatic threshold well above that. We have met many men whose develop low T symptoms at 450 and below, whose symptoms resolve above that threshold.
Basically, the advice given in med school was "Treat the patient, not the number."
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