How Can Men On Testosterone Track Their Health?

Men using testosterone can organize labs and cardiovascular risk around the ABCDs™ rather than guesswork. Dr. O’Connor encourages men using testosterone and anabolic steroids to start with the ABCDs™ framework, gather their laboratory results, and work through their health information systematically instead of becoming overwhelmed by individual numbers.

He explains that laboratory testing can be organized around the ABCDs™ and emphasizes learning how A1C, blood pressure, cholesterol, cardiovascular health, and blood-related findings fit together. The broader goal is to give men a structured way to understand their health while using testosterone or anabolic steroids.

Dr. O’Connor also discusses cardiovascular medications that may become relevant when risk factors are identified. He specifically mentions telmisartan, nebivolol, statins, Repatha, and Jardiance while emphasizing that medication decisions should be based on the individual health picture rather than taken automatically.

Cardiovascular imaging is another major part of the discussion. Dr. O’Connor recommends considering a coronary calcium score and, when appropriate, CT coronary angiography to better understand plaque and cardiovascular risk. He explains that advanced imaging can provide information that routine laboratory tests alone may not reveal.

The overall message is to combine laboratory testing, the ABCDs™ framework, cardiovascular risk assessment, and appropriate medical guidance so men using testosterone or anabolic steroids can make more informed decisions about their long-term health.