{"id":11018283,"date":"2026-02-13T13:12:35","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T13:12:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/labtest.nl\/?p=11018283"},"modified":"2026-08-22T11:24:33","modified_gmt":"2026-08-22T11:24:33","slug":"what-is-a-normal-testosterone-value-and-when-do-you-have-a-testosterone-deficiency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/labtest.nl\/en\/general-health-tests\/what-is-a-normal-testosterone-value-and-when-do-you-have-a-testosterone-deficiency\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a normal testosterone value and when do you have a testosterone deficiency?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Testosterone is an important hormone for both men and women and plays a major role in how you feel on a daily basis. It affects, among other things, your energy levels<\/strong>, muscle strength<\/strong>, fat distribution<\/strong>, libido<\/strong> and mood<\/strong>. However, many people do not know what a normal testosterone value<\/strong> is, which values are common for different ages and when there may be a testosterone deficiency<\/strong>. As a result, symptoms such as fatigue, reduced muscle strength or a lower libido are not always immediately linked to hormone balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this blog, we clearly and understandably explain what a healthy testosterone value is for men and women, how standard values are interpreted and when it may be advisable to have your testosterone levels measured. With our testosterone home test<\/strong><\/a> you can easily measure your testosterone value.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What is testosterone?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Testosterone is a hormone that is mainly known as the \u201cmale\u201d hormone, but women also produce testosterone. It plays a role in, among other things:<\/p>\n\n\n\n