Free vs Total Testosterone: What Most Men (and Doctors) Get Wrong
Posted on October 15, 2025 by root
Free vs Total Testosterone: What Most Men (and Doctors) Get Wrong
Free testosterone vs total testosterone — which one actually matters? In this video, Dr. Justin Houman, board-certified urologist and men’s health specialist, explains the key difference between total testosterone and free testosterone, how sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) affects your results, and why your symptoms matter more than your lab numbers.
Learn why you can “look normal” on paper but still have low testosterone symptoms, and what tests you really need to ask for to get an accurate diagnosis.