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Low libido8.2nmol/LTotal testosteroneWeight gain6.1%HbA1c, average blood sugarLoss of muscle & strength148pmol/LFree testosteroneBrain fog & stress610nmol/LMorning cortisolLow motivation & mood1.8µmol/LDHEA-S
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Testosterone & men's hormone care · Cape Town

Men's Hormonal Optimisation Consultation

Low energy, flat mood, lost strength or drive? Fifteen minutes online or thirty minutes in clinic with a doctor to discuss your symptoms and hormonal health.

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Start with what you notice

Symptoms men actually report

Can affect:

Flat energy
Low libido
Lost strength
Brain fog
End-of-day fatigue
Low motivation
Low mood
Poor sleep

Hormone concerns can overlap with sleep, stress, medicines and other health factors. Select any themes you would want to raise; your choices stay only on this page and are not submitted.

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This consult, explained in under a minute

Doctor-led

HPCSA-registered practitioner.

Context first

History read alongside any results.

No fixed panel

Tests chosen after clinical review.

No obligation

Next steps may include none at all.

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Testosterone testing is easy

  1. 01

    Book your slot

    15 minutes online or 30 minutes at 183 Bree Street, symptom form sent ahead.

    MTWTFSS4567891007:3008:0008:30Slot held, symptom form sent
  2. 02

    Results explained

    Total and free testosterone with binding protein, read by a doctor.

    OPTIMAL RANGE14.2Totaltestosterone0.28Freetestosterone32Bindingprotein
  3. 03

    Follow your plan

    A 24-week plan with measurable checkpoints.

    Energy up, strength heldSTARTWeek 0REVIEWWeek 8ADJUSTWeek 16RETESTWeek 24

The blood tests

Bloodwork chosen for male hormone optimisation.

Panel chosen by Dr Raythaan AddinallMedical Practitioner

Testosterone & binding

3 tests

  • Total testosterone
  • Free testosterone
  • SHBG

Pituitary & oestradiol

4 tests

  • LH
  • FSH
  • Prolactin
  • Oestradiol

Thyroid & adrenal

4 tests

  • TSH
  • Free T4
  • Free T3
  • Morning cortisol

Screening & blood count

2 tests

  • FBC
  • PSA

Metabolic baseline

1 test

  • HbA1c

Blood work is optional for online and in-clinic consultations, but highly recommended. Your doctor reviews any available results with you and may recommend tests after clinical review if indicated.

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Tested with trusted South African labs

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  • Lancet Laboratories
  • Ampath Laboratories
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A consultation built around context, not a score

In clinic at 183 Bree Street in the Cape Town City Bowl, or by secure video anywhere in South Africa with any pathology drawn at a lab near you. Either way there is space to explain what has changed, ask questions and understand why a next step may or may not be useful.

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A conversation first, not a conclusion from symptoms

Symptoms alone cannot confirm a testosterone-related condition. A doctor can consider your health history, other possible explanations and any relevant results together.

14MARKERS

Testosterone & binding3 markers

Pituitary & oestradiol4 markers

Thyroid & adrenal4 markers

Screening & blood count2 markers

Metabolic baseline1 marker

Chosen after the consultation, not sold as a fixed panel

What you experience is useful information, but it is not a diagnosis or a treatment decision.

Reported Flat energy

Sleep1 in 5Stress1 in 5Thyroid1 in 5Medication1 in 5Other conditions1 in 5
Split evenly on purpose: a symptom list cannot say which of these it is

Any relevant results are read alongside your history rather than treated as a standalone answer.

Total testosterone one reading

Morning sampleWithin range
Repeat sampleOutside range
The same reading, measured against the range for when it was taken

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hormonal health assessment

Time with a WellNest physician to understand your hormonal health: whether your symptoms may be hormonal, which markers to measure and whether treatment is appropriate. Blood tests are optional for Online and In clinic consultations, but highly recommended; your doctor may recommend them after reviewing your needs.

This focused assessment excludes comprehensive metabolic testing, a full longevity roadmap and ongoing concierge oversight. For deeper optimisation, explore the Baseline360 health assessment. For women’s hormone care, see our women’s hormone optimisation consultation.

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Online

15 min · R550

In clinic

30 min · R1,200

Blood tests

Optional · Highly recommended

Consultation focus

Review symptoms and hormone health

Blood tests may still be needed before treatment. Laboratory charges are separate.

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How it works

Hormone care, explained

The assessment

A doctor reviews your symptoms, age and history before any test or treatment is recommended.

Measured

Bloodwork is selected after clinical review, not sold as a fixed panel.

Next steps

Your numbers read against your age, your symptoms and the time of the sample.

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Safety, suitability & medical information

Hormone optimisation at WellNest in Cape Town is a doctor-led assessment of your symptoms and biomarkers. Any treatment, including HRT or TRT, is considered case by case and reviewed over time, so your plan stays personalised.

This information is general and educational, here to help you make informed choices, and is not a substitute for personal medical advice. Our consults and services are personalised and are not right for everyone, and individual results vary. Peptide therapy and prescription medication are dispensed only where clinically indicated, on prescription, after review by an HPCSA-registered physician. If you would like a clinician to review your goals, medical history, and suitability before starting, you can book a consult with our team. Medical content is overseen by Dr Raythaan Addinall, HPCSA-registered medical practitioner (MP0941263). Last reviewed: July 2026. Next review due: July 2027.

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