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Testosterone Basics & Questions
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<blockquote data-quote="CoastWatcher" data-source="post: 39157" data-attributes="member: 2624"><p>Whether you look for medical care elsewhere is something you can decide down the road. You have an appointment tomorrow, so, here are some thoughts.</p><p></p><p>Your total testosterone is certainly lower than it ought to be. Keep that in mind - you are, technically, "in range", and some doctors will simply glance at your labs and dismiss you. It shouldn't work like that. Simply put, most of us don't feel the positive effects of TRT if total testosterone is below 700. You certainly have low testosterone. But...why?</p><p></p><p>What other lab results do you have? I hope a more thorough workup was undertaken. LH, FSH? Very important tests as they will help determine if you have primary or secondary hypogonadism. A full thyroid panel? That includes TSH, FT3, FT4, RT3, and thyroid antibodies. Thyroid irregularities can - and do - play havoc with health. Cortisol? Not serum cortisol (a test of limited value), but the 4-point saliva test. SHBG? Should you initiate TRT, your SHBG level will help determine protocol and dosing. PSA? A baseline prostate lab ought to be taken before TRT and repeated regularly.</p><p></p><p>What other medications and supplements are you taking? History of opiate use? Anabolic steroids? Head or testicle injury? Is fertility an issue? TRT will suppress your fertility unless steps are taken to counter that potential problem. </p><p></p><p>Post up what you can and you will be surprised at the response. All the best...and welcome to Excelmale!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CoastWatcher, post: 39157, member: 2624"] Whether you look for medical care elsewhere is something you can decide down the road. You have an appointment tomorrow, so, here are some thoughts. Your total testosterone is certainly lower than it ought to be. Keep that in mind - you are, technically, "in range", and some doctors will simply glance at your labs and dismiss you. It shouldn't work like that. Simply put, most of us don't feel the positive effects of TRT if total testosterone is below 700. You certainly have low testosterone. But...why? What other lab results do you have? I hope a more thorough workup was undertaken. LH, FSH? Very important tests as they will help determine if you have primary or secondary hypogonadism. A full thyroid panel? That includes TSH, FT3, FT4, RT3, and thyroid antibodies. Thyroid irregularities can - and do - play havoc with health. Cortisol? Not serum cortisol (a test of limited value), but the 4-point saliva test. SHBG? Should you initiate TRT, your SHBG level will help determine protocol and dosing. PSA? A baseline prostate lab ought to be taken before TRT and repeated regularly. What other medications and supplements are you taking? History of opiate use? Anabolic steroids? Head or testicle injury? Is fertility an issue? TRT will suppress your fertility unless steps are taken to counter that potential problem. Post up what you can and you will be surprised at the response. All the best...and welcome to Excelmale! [/QUOTE]
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