1 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for testicular hyperfunction. This code is used when a patient has elevated testosterone levels. Testosterone is the primary male sex hormone and is produced mainly in the testicles.
Some key points about elevated testosterone levels:
- Causes can include testicular tumors, adrenal tumors, certain medical conditions, or using anabolic steroids or testosterone supplements.
- It may cause symptoms like excess hair growth, acne, aggressive behavior, male-pattern baldness, deepening voice, and hormone imbalances for women.
- Diagnosis involves blood tests to check testosterone levels along with imaging tests to look for potential tumors in the testicles, ovaries, or adrenal glands that could be causing the elevated hormones.
- Treatments aim to get hormone levels back in balance and address any underlying tumors or medical conditions. Treatments can include medications, surgery, hormone therapy, or lifestyle changes.
Investigating the Cause of Elevated Testosterone
If elevated testosterone is suspected, further investigation into the root cause is important. The doctor may:
- Order additional blood work to check related hormone levels
- Perform medical imaging, such as:
- Ultrasound of the testicles or ovaries
- CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis to check the adrenal glands
- MRI scan of the pituitary gland
- Ask in-depth medical history questions around:
- Use of testosterone supplements or steroids
- Symptoms of hormonal changes
- Use of certain medications
- Family history of endocrine tumors or disorders
Once the underlying cause has been established, an informed treatment plan can be created.
Our caring physicians at Renewed Balance Clinic have deep expertise in diagnosing and treating hormonal disorders like elevated testosterone. We utilize advanced testing and imaging and work together with top specialists to develop customized treatment plans aimed at restoring overall wellness and hormonal balance.
Treatments for Elevated Testosterone
Treatment options may include:
- Medications:
- GnRH agonists to reduce pituitary signaling to the testes
- Corticosteroids or ketoconazole to reduce adrenal androgen production
- Aromatase inhibitors to block testosterone conversion to estrogens
- Surgery to remove abnormal testicular, adrenal or other tumors
- For females, anti-androgen medications, such as spironolactone
- Hormone therapy to block overall testosterone production and activity
- Lifestyle changes like:
- Weight loss to increase SHBG levels
- Limiting alcohol intake which can increase testosterone
- Managing stress levels to balance hormones
- Regulating blood sugar levels to reduce insulin resistance and hormonal dysfunction
The end goal is to safely get testosterone levels back down into the normal range, manage troubling symptoms, and monitor for potential recurrence.
Regular follow-up and lab testing is key, even after initial treatment, to ensure normal hormone balance is maintained long-term.
Our care team stays alongside you at every stage - correctly diagnosing the issue, mapping out thoughtful treatment solutions, supporting positive lifestyle changes for whole body health, and conducting ongoing surveillance to sustain normal hormone levels.
