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I used his in house lab and they performed the regular estradiol, unfortunately. Next time I've told him I want to go to Quest, there's a lab fairly close, for the sensitive assay. These are all of my tests. TT 259 (175 - 781 ng/dl) FT 49 (47 - 244 pg/mL) SHBG 33 (13 - 90 nmol/L) Albumin 4.5...

I definitely will get them checked sooner. My doctor is very open minded and won't hesitate to write a scrip for blood work. I'm in Central NY so I can't just get them privately anymore.

Honestly, I hadn't considered that. I thought it would be a rather smooth transition but I will definitely keep that in mind.

Thanks Vince. That's kind of what I was thinking as well. I'm starting low and slow and hope to achieve the same results you have.

I'm on the 50mg 2X per week protocol, just started, and have no specific complaints as of yet. I'm on week 1, without any huge expectations, but do feel a bit more energy, focus and a slight uptick in libido. My doc had mentioned getting labs at the 3 month mark but I'm going to get them at 6 or...

Is there a recommended dosage increase that is recommended when ramping up testosterone, due to suboptimal testosterone levels, or symptoms not alleviating? As an example... Starting at 100mg per week split into two 50mg doses every 3.5 days. Would you increase to 110mg? 120? 150? I'd like to...

Site requires a membership and isn't letting me sign up, for some unknown reason.

Just read your other post about injecting 80mg with very impressive numbers. How have they changed after moving to 90mg?

Your numbers look to be right on point. Great stuff, without using an AI, proving that it is possible.

Unfortunately I'll have to watch it afterwards on YT. I'd like to know what everyone's thoughts are on FT levels and where the cut off should be for treatment? Do they treat the symptomatic person with low FT via TRT even if TT levels are "normal?" Thank you!

Solid info. HCG for dummies :)

I have to. One work around I've read is to start private and transition to the VA for vets. Continuation of care and if you do stop taking test you'll definitely be in a world of hurt and it's the VA's job to treat disabled vets. My levels are obviously dropping and I might as well hop on the...

My primary is a female NP who blew me off and told me I was fine. Had pulled blood yesterday at the VA at 07:00. FT, TT and Albumin are the only related tests. Still way down from the 523 I had 9 months ago. TT 427 ng/dl (241 - 827) FT 7.5 ng/dL (4.81 - 16.9) Albumin 4.7 (3.4 - 4.5)

The drop in levels was tested through my private doc, at 4pm, which may have skewed the results. However, this morning I went in at 07:00 and had the VA pull blood as well. I should be getting results tomorrow and posting them along with what my primary at the VA says. My primary is a female NP...

For who? For a 65 year old guy it's not bad. Also, TT is not relevant when FT is low. If all testosterone is bound to SHBG, etc. then it's not free to give one the positive benefits. Also, my last blood test showed TT at 259 ng/dl.

Updated blood testing. 42 year old male. 6' 3" 205 lbs. My blood tests were drawn at 16:00, due to doctor appt. and having in house lab, so I believe there may be some lowering of levels due to that. I've read several articles from different doctors stating that men over 40 aren't as affected by...

So, when people say a 30 or 40 year old is OK with a 500 TT level it doesn't quite make sense to me being that the average for a 65 year old used to be 500, not too many years ago. Wouldn't you want your levels to be higher than your grandfather's?

I searched multiple times and different phrases and couldn't find this on the site. Thoughts? Testosterone levels in men decide over past two decades, study shows.

Thanks, I'll drop him a line and see what he has to offer.

TT is at 523. Here's all of my labs: https://www.excelmale.com/forum/showthread.php?3254-Testosterone-levels-by-age&p=15859#post15859

What about if they aren't very close together? Like this: LH 6.0 (1.7 - 8.6 mIU/mL)

FSH Levels How concrete are FSH lab levels? As an example: FSH 1.8 (1.5 - 12.4 mIU/mL) Does the level have to be under 1.5 to be considered low? Would this be considered low normal?

New labs in. Any additional info or suggestions pertaining to these numbers? TT 523 (348 - 1197) LH 6.0 (1.7 - 8.6 mIU/mL) FSH 1.8 (1.5 - 12.4 mIU/mL) Estradiol 22.7 (7.6 - 42.6 pg/mL)

Gotcha. I figured out where I'm at on each scale in terms of a percentage. Neither one look great to me. TT = 48% FT = 16.9%

I'm new to this and all the different measurement, scales, etc. Would converting my free test to that level come in at 7.62? Are there any type of age ranges for free test like there are for total?

According to that my BMI is 25 (6' 3" 200lbs). I'm in pretty good shape, lift weights and train BJJ, but carry a little fat around my belly and lower back/love handles. My guess would be around 15% body fat from looking at chart pictures and comparing myself to what they show.

That's the line of reasoning that I've come up with. My levels will continue to fall and I'm just wondering who else has started TRT in a similar predicament and what their results were? Total testosterone: 524 ng/dl (241 - 827) Free testosterone: 76.2 (46 - 224) I've had some say my levels...

Just curious if anyone started TRT with their total T in the 4 or 500's? What were the results in terms of how you felt before and after?

The reason I'd mentioned the TBI was I'd read a few things from Dr. Mark Gordon concerning the two. Although, I don't know that much about it. Maybe I am just starting to feel my age... A year ago my doc did a TSH test 1.770 uIU/mL range .55 - 4.78 I may not have "low T" by the numbers but I'm...

I'm open to getting any and all tests and have contacted Defy to verify if the costs will be in line with my budget and I think I'm solid there. My shoulder and knee are pretty jacked from the service. I have had a TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) after service where I was assaulted with a bat in...

Plenty of views but no input?