# Should I get my testosterone levels checked? **URL:** \ **Category:** Medical Q&A \[Moderated\]\ **Created:** [August 24, 2021, 12:24pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/should-i-get-my-testosterone-levels-checked/11267 "2021-08-24T12:24:01Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![fbc91](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/ec9cab/32.png) [@fbc91](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/fbc91)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2021, 12:24pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/should-i-get-my-testosterone-levels-checked/11267/1 "2021-08-24T12:24:01Z")
Stats: 30yo Male 5’9" 185 lb 38.5" waist I’m basically sedentary due to multiple chronic orthopedic problems and rheumatoid arthritis. I can’t do any cardio, but I go to the gym two to three times a week trying to rehab my physical problems. My sleep is poor because my work schedule changes week-to-week. I might only get 2 to 4 hours of sleep a few nights in a row, and then I will crash and sleep for 10 hours. I have a low libido, orgasms feel weak, and I have not had morning erections for maybe 2 years. Should I get my testosterone levels checked? Ideally I would change jobs to do work with a consistent schedule, but my opportunities are severely limited because of my RA and tendinopathies. ---
**Author:** ![Austin\_Baraki](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.barbellmedicine.com/austin_baraki/32/1095_2.png) [@Austin\_Baraki](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Austin_Baraki)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2021, 4:30pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/should-i-get-my-testosterone-levels-checked/11267/2 "2021-08-24T16:30:55Z")
I would recommend a consultation with a physician on this topic. Testosterone may be a reasonable thing to check, although there are many other potential things that should be evaluated as well. Your sleep issues are obviously a major issue here. Hopefully you are already seeing a rheumatologist for appropriate management of your RA in order to minimize the impact it has on your life.