Testosterone matters for energy, muscle, mood and libido in both men and women, though women make far less of it. In men it tends to drift down with age, extra weight and poor sleep, while in women a higher level can come with PCOS. Men have a lab range of 11 to 40 nmol/L (optimal 12 to 40), while for women it's 0.5 to 3.2 nmol/L and we like to see at least 1.5 nmol/L. Add the Male Hormone Health Test ($199) or Weight Management Test ($349) to your Baseline, or choose the Full Body Health Check ($499 with your Baseline). There's no Medicare rebate.
Vively's health team can help you test Total testosterone. You start with the Baseline Health Check, then add this test.
Every marker in range? Get your $99 back. T&Cs apply.Want to save 25%? Try our 4-Month Reset insteadA testosterone blood test measures total testosterone, which includes free testosterone and testosterone bound to albumin and SHBG, providing an overview of overall testosterone availability in the body in nmol/L.
Total testosterone supports physical strength, bone integrity, energy balance, libido, mental focus, and healthy ageing, making it a valuable marker for monitoring performance and resilience across life stages.
For females, the typical laboratory reference range is 0.5 to 3.2 nmol/L, with an optimal range often considered around 1.5 to 3.2 nmol/L.
For males, the laboratory reference range is approximately 11 to 40 nmol/L, with levels above around 12 nmol/L commonly viewed as supportive of optimal function, depending on individual context.
Levels are influenced by age, body composition, physical activity, sleep quality, stress, alcohol intake, nutrition, insulin sensitivity, supplements, and timing of testing. In men, levels follow a daily rhythm and are best measured in the early morning, while in women timing within the menstrual cycle can affect results.
Values outside the optimal range may indicate that lifestyle, recovery, or metabolic factors are placing extra demand on the body. These insights can help guide adjustments to training, nutrition, sleep, or stress management to better support balance and performance.
Supporting healthy levels often involves quality sleep, balanced nutrition, regular resistance and aerobic exercise, stress management, moderated alcohol intake, and a healthy body composition. Using an at home testosterone test makes it easier to track trends over time and see how these lifestyle choices influence results.
This information is provided for general health and wellness purposes only and does not replace medical advice.
Among 1,898 Vively members tested in 2024 to 2026, women aged 40 to 49 had a median total testosterone of 0.7 nmol/L (middle half 0.5 to 0.8). Men the same age: 16.4 nmol/L. The lab range is 0.5 to 3.2 nmol/L for women and 11.0 to 40.0 nmol/L for men. A member median is not a target.
The line is the median member at each age. The shaded bands show where most members sit. The dashed red lines are the lab range.
| Group (nmol/L) | Members | Median | Middle 50% | 5th to 95th percentile | Lab range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women 18 to 29 | 69 | 0.8 | 0.7 to 1.0 | 0.5 to 1.4 | 0.5 to 3.2 |
| Women 30 to 39 | 305 | 0.7 | 0.6 to 0.9 | 0.5 to 1.3 | 0.5 to 3.2 |
| Women 40 to 49 | 396 | 0.7 | 0.5 to 0.8 | 0.4 to 1.2 | 0.5 to 3.2 |
| Women 50 to 59 | 287 | 0.7 | 0.5 to 0.9 | 0.3 to 1.4 | 0.5 to 3.2 |
| Women 60 and over | 124 | 0.6 | 0.5 to 0.8 | 0.3 to 1.4 | 0.5 to 3.2 |
| Men 18 to 29 | 75 | 18.8 | 13.5 to 25.0 | 8.7 to 38.0 | 11.0 to 40.0 |
| Men 30 to 39 | 208 | 17.9 | 13.0 to 22.7 | 8.0 to 31.4 | 11.0 to 40.0 |
| Men 40 to 49 | 245 | 16.4 | 12.5 to 22.0 | 8.2 to 31.4 | 11.0 to 40.0 |
| Men 50 to 59 | 127 | 18.8 | 13.5 to 23.2 | 7.1 to 31.0 | 11.0 to 40.0 |
| Men 60 and over | 62 | 16.6 | 12.3 to 20.9 | 7.0 to 26.4 | 11.0 to 40.0 |
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What is a normal total testosterone level for my age?
Among 1,898 Vively members (first blood test, January 2024 to October 2026), the median total testosterone for women was 0.8 nmol/L at 18 to 29, 0.7 at 30 to 39, 0.7 at 40 to 49, 0.7 at 50 to 59 and 0.6 at 60 and over. For men it was 18.8 nmol/L at 18 to 29, 17.9 at 30 to 39, 16.4 at 40 to 49, 18.8 at 50 to 59 and 16.6 at 60 and over.
The lab range is 0.5 to 3.2 nmol/L for women and 11.0 to 40.0 nmol/L for men. A member median is not a target or a diagnosis. If your result is outside the range on your report, talk to your GP.
How to get it: Available as one of our specialty add-on tests. Your test referral is issued straight away when you order. See how a blood test without a referral works.
Add-on test: Testosterone Test
Related tests: Bioavailable testosterone, Cortisol/DHEA-S Ratio, Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin, Prolactin
Learn more: What your testosterone results can mean; What your hormone results can mean
Guide: Testosterone levels in men by age, with Vively member data.
Guide: Testosterone levels in women by age, with Vively member data.
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