Men's Hormone Health · Kingwood, The Woodlands & New Caney
Sleep Apnea and Testosterone
Sleep apnea and low testosterone often show up together. Treating one without checking the other can leave you feeling stuck.
Why it happens
How they are connected
Untreated sleep apnea fragments sleep and lowers oxygen at night, which can reduce testosterone. Excess weight raises the risk of both. Testosterone therapy can worsen untreated sleep apnea in some men, which is why screening matters before and during treatment.
Common signs
- Loud snoring
- Gasping or pauses in breathing
- Morning headaches
- Daytime sleepiness
- Waking up tired
What can help
Ways to feel better
Everyday steps
- Get a sleep study if you snore
- Lose weight if needed
- Avoid alcohol before bed
- Sleep on your side
See a doctor sooner if
- Witnessed pauses in breathing
- Falling asleep while driving
- High blood pressure that is hard to control
- Severe daytime sleepiness
Treatment options
Treating both safely
We screen for sleep apnea symptoms and may recommend a sleep study. Treating apnea can raise testosterone on its own, and if TRT is still needed, we monitor closely.
When testing confirms low testosterone, testosterone replacement therapy may help. Options include EvexiPEL testosterone pellets and other forms of therapy, with regular labs to keep treatment safe. Testosterone is best measured in the morning and confirmed with a second test.
We treat sleep apnea and testosterone for patients from Kingwood, The Woodlands, Porter, Humble and across the Lake Houston area at our New Caney office. Your first visit starts with lab work and a real conversation about your symptoms.
Questions
Common questions
Can sleep apnea cause low testosterone?
Yes. Poor sleep and low oxygen at night can lower testosterone.
Can TRT make sleep apnea worse?
It can in some men, which is why we screen and monitor.