Looking for some assistance with lab results

Hey All, I live in Canada and I need some help interpreting a couple of testosterone blood test I have had done. The first one was in 2013 when I was 38 yrs of age and it came back at 8.2 nmol/L. The normal range says 8.4-28.8.

The most recent one this past week I had done came back 26.6 (no idea what measurement is used) and the normal range used for this test is 25-80. I just turned 40 last week.

The nurse practitioner that did the testing says I am within normal ranges for both tests I had done and that no Urologist would consider me for TRT. I told her I thought it seemed low for my age but she told me she has had 18 year old's with those levels like that is supposed to make me feel better?

Anyways, my question is in your guys opinion do these values seem normal to you for my age? I have quite a few of the symptoms associated with low T, the main ones are lack of focus, energy and motivation as well as low sex drive and soft erections.

She said she could give me cialis for this, I told her I was more interested in finding out what the real problem is. She said I could come back and discuss with my family doctor if I wanted further clarification or to try and pursue the issue.

I am way out of my element when it comes to this so any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

https://www.excelmale.com/forum/showthread.php?1395-What-is-a-Normal-Blood-Level-of-Testosterone

8.2 nmol/L for your age is very low,under minimum of range!! How can that be '' normal '' ? Just have a look at this chart !!
Doctors should treat symptoms not numbers !!! I would suggest you to change your doctor!! Go to a TRT specialist or Endocrinologist who knows what he/she is doing!!

This forum is full of information and experimented people!! You can start document yourself about this on : http://www.excelmale.com/forumdisplay.php?56-Testosterone-Basics-Questions

Also , I would strongly recommend Nelson Vergel`s book , which in my opinion every person with Low T problems should read. You can find it here :

http://www.amazon.com/Testosterone-...&qid=1422030697&sr=8-1&keywords=nelson+vergel

Both test results were low. Your last one was 266 ng/dL (or 26.6 ng/mL)

You should probably find another doctor.

Here are a few directories. Some are international:

Thread: How to Find a Good Doctor that Prescribes Testosterone, HCG and Anastrozole

Nelson Vergel said:

Both test results were low. Your last one was 266 ng/dL (or 26.6 ng/mL)

You should probably find another doctor.

Here are a few directories. Some are international:

Thread: How to Find a Good Doctor that Prescribes Testosterone, HCG and Anastrozole

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Good advise, find a new Doctor and one that specializes in TRT for men.

I, too, am Canadian. Message me if you want my thoughts on how to find a doctor for treatment. I have been quite happy in that regard.

Hey, thanks a ton for your input guys, that is really helpful information. I wonder why so many doctors/practitioners are so against TRT? She was dead set on convincing me my levels are perfectly normal?

nydheart said:

Hey, thanks a ton for your input guys, that is really helpful information. I wonder why so many doctors/practitioners are so against TRT? She was dead set on convincing me my levels are perfectly normal?

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Here's the first hint "She" talk to a Doc who is a male and has the same low T experiences and guess what LOL!

Most Doc's are not trained in TRT for men and Medical Schools are just now starting to focus on age related hypogonadal protocols for men so most of the Docs out there are just not trained in it correctly...that's why forums like Excel Male exist...to help men find the correct care.

This site and forum is loaded with ways to find the right care...you owe it yourself to learn and find the right care

Responded to your message, nydheart.

Sent you a PM CoastWatcher, thanks.