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2 blood tests - low free T - fatigued, considering TRT

Thanks for your reply Saul. I used to feel more depressed, but nowadays, its almost a bit more "detached". I care less, but also the fatigue means I don't have the motivation to get up off the couch, I'd rather go to bed. I don't have any problems with my breathing and don't wake up in the...
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- Jul 20, 2018
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2 blood tests - low free T - fatigued, considering TRT

Thanks CoastWatcher. I'll definitely get the thyroid panel done. Will also find out about what can be done to diagnose sleep apnea. I'm not overwieight (quite slim), don't have any choking or breathing issues, and my wife hasn't noticed any signs of breathing difficulties. So it may not be...
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- Jul 20, 2018
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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2 blood tests - low free T - fatigued, considering TRT

Coastwatcher, thanks also for quick response. I'm 46. I don't sleep well. I get to bed early, but either take a while to get to sleep or wake early. I usually get 5-6 hours a night, rarely sleep more than 6. I take lots of vitamins (multi, 3x1g vit c, d3 300iu) and fish oil, glucosamine...
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- Jul 20, 2018
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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2 blood tests - low free T - fatigued, considering TRT

thanks for quick response. I'll look into getting these tests. The attached pic in my original post (taken a couple of weeks after the text in the shows slightly better results which confused me). I don't have Hep C or any other illness as far as I'm aware. I read a little about thyroid...
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- Jul 20, 2018
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2 blood tests - low free T - fatigued, considering TRT

Hi bloods below and attached pic I seem to have low end normal total t and below range free t, I think because of my high end SHBG. My main symptoms are lack of drive (including sex), fatigue, brain fog, forgetfulness, lack of confidence, and mild anxiety. I spend the week at work (doing just...
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- Jul 20, 2018
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TRT Hormone Predictor Widget

Understanding Your Hormones

Estradiol (E2)

A form of estrogen produced from testosterone. Important for bone health, mood, and libido. Too high can cause side effects; too low can affect well-being.

DHT

Dihydrotestosterone is a potent androgen derived from testosterone. Affects hair growth, prostate health, and masculinization effects.

Free Testosterone

The biologically active form of testosterone not bound to proteins. Directly available for cellular uptake and biological effects.

Scientific Reference

Lakshman KM, Kaplan B, Travison TG, Basaria S, Knapp PE, Singh AB, LaValley MP, Mazer NA, Bhasin S. The effects of injected testosterone dose and age on the conversion of testosterone to estradiol and dihydrotestosterone in young and older men. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2010 Aug;95(8):3955-64.

DOI: 10.1210/jc.2010-0102 | PMID: 20534765 | PMCID: PMC2913038