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Low libidonmol/L8.2Total testosteroneWeight gain%6.1HbA1c, average blood sugarLoss of muscle & strengthpmol/L148Free testosteroneBrain fog & stressnmol/L610Morning cortisolLow motivation & moodµmol/L1.8DHEA-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? Thirty minutes with a doctor on what your testosterone is actually doing, and whether it explains anything.

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30 min doctor consultation · R2,890 · online or in person

Start with what you notice

Symptoms men actually report

Can affect:

Symptoms or changes you may want to discuss

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.

Watch first - 60 Sec

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

    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
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Bloodwork chosen for male hormone optimisation

Dr Raythaan AddinallMedical Practitioner

Testosterone
& binding

3 markers

  • Total testosterone

    overall testosterone level in your blood

  • Free testosterone

    the active testosterone your body can use

  • SHBG

    a protein that binds testosterone and affects how much is available

Pituitary
& oestradiol

4 markers

  • LH

    signals the testes to make testosterone

  • FSH

    supports sperm production

  • Prolactin

    high levels can affect hormones and sexual function

  • Oestradiol

    a form of oestrogen that men also need in the right balance

Thyroid
& adrenal

4 markers

  • TSH

    shows how your thyroid is working

  • Free T4

    active thyroid hormone

  • Free T3

    the most active thyroid hormone

  • Morning cortisol

    your main stress hormone, measured in the morning

Screening
& blood count

2 markers

  • FBC

    checks red cells, white cells and platelets for overall health

  • PSA

    prostate-specific antigen screening for men 40 and over

Metabolic
baseline

1 marker

  • HbA1c

    shows your average blood sugar level over the past 2–3 months

+More

Reviewed in your consult

Additional tests may be recommended after your results and clinical review.

See all tests

Blood work is done before your consultation, so your results are reviewed with you in the session.

Collection: fasting blood sample between 07:00–10:00. PSA is included for males aged 40 and over.

Additional tests may be required after clinical review.

Blood tests are from

R3,850An estimate, not a quote, and billed separately from the consult fee.

Careful by design

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

Symptoms add context

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

Results need interpretation

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
A doctor reviewing body composition results on a tablet with a patient, with fresh produce on the table
Excellent★★★★★

Online or in person

A consultation built around context, not a score

In person 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.

Dr Raythaan AddinallMedical Practitioner

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hormonal health assessment

Thirty minutes, and you will know where you stand. Whether your symptoms are hormonal, which markers to measure, and what a correction would actually involve.

This is a focused hormonal assessment with Dr Addinall. It does not include comprehensive metabolic testing, a full longevity roadmap, or ongoing concierge oversight. For deeper optimisation, patients may transition into a full assessment pathway.

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Consult fee

R2890

Session length

30 min

Intake

Included

Blood work

Before consult

In person at 183 Bree Street, or online anywhere in South Africa.

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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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WellNest Gold is a physician-led longevity and preventive health clinic in Cape Town. We bring together advanced diagnostics, doctor-led consults, IV therapy, hormone and metabolic care, and recovery services, each personalised after a clinical review.

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. 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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