20 years' GP experience
Bloods taken in-clinic
Personal plan, not a one-size protocol
Low testosterone doesn't only affect older men. Dr Collins sees men of all ages with these symptoms, some under 25.
Do any of these sound familiar? If two or more of these ring true, a simple blood test is the place to start.
Low libido or erection problems:
Less interest in sex, or difficulty getting or keeping an erection.
Changing body shape:
More fat around the middle, less muscle, even without changes to diet or training.
Age plays a part, but it's rarely the whole story. Your body makes testosterone best when four foundations are in place, and modern life makes all four hard to keep up.
Most testosterone is made while you sleep. Short, broken or late nights can pull your levels down, whatever your age.
What you eat, how much, and how much you drink all affect hormone production. Carrying extra weight around the middle can lower testosterone further.
Strength training and regular movement support healthy hormone levels. Too little, or overtraining without recovery, can do the opposite.
Ongoing stress keeps cortisol high, and high cortisol works against testosterone. Work, money and family pressure all add up.
No awkward waiting-room conversations, no pressure. Here's exactly how it works.
Book a morning appointment
Book online or call us. Testosterone is highest early in the day, so we'll book you in before 10am for the most accurate result.
Consultation and bloods
You'll sit down with Dr Collins to talk through your symptoms, health history, sleep, training, diet and stress. He'll take your bloods there and then, so there's no separate lab trip.
Your results and plan
At your follow-up, Dr Collins explains your results in plain language and agrees a plan with you. That may be lifestyle changes, TRT, or both.
Ongoing check-ins
If you start treatment, you'll have follow-ups every 3 - 6 months to check your levels, adjust your dose and keep you on track safely.
Your questions, answered
Full consultation with Dr Collins.
Every 3–6 months if you start treatment.
Your questions, answered
Not here. Low testosterone is common and Dr Collins talks about it every week. Your consultation is private and confidential, and nothing is off-limits, including erections and libido.
Yes. Reference ranges are wide, and a result at the low end of "normal" can still leave you feeling flat. Dr Collins looks at your symptoms and lifestyle alongside the number, not the number on its own.
No. Dr Collins sees men of all ages, some younger than 25. Poor sleep, stress, weight and training habits can lower testosterone at any age.
No. You can book directly online or by phone.
Testosterone is highest early in the day. Testing before 10am gives the most accurate result.
No. For some men, changes to sleep, exercise, diet and stress are enough. TRT is offered when the results and your symptoms point to it, and only after a full conversation about benefits and risks.
With proper monitoring, TRT is a well-established treatment. Like any medication it has possible side effects, such as a raised red blood cell count or acne. That's why regular follow-ups and blood tests are part of the plan.
It can. Testosterone therapy can reduce sperm production. If you're planning a family now or soon, tell Dr Collins so he can talk you through your options.
Not necessarily, but it's a long-term commitment for many men. Dr Collins will explain what stopping would involve before you start.
The initial consultation, including bloods and your plan, is €250. Follow-ups are €60, usually every 3–6 months. Prescription costs are separate.
Unit 7 Riverside Grove, Riverstick, Co. Cork, P43 X300. Around 15-20 minutes from Cork city, with parking on site.