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I had the appointment with the endocrinologist. 1. Follow-up bloodwork for: HbA1C, ALT, Total Testosterone, Free Testosterone, SHBG, LH, FSH, estradiol, prolactin, TSH, fT4, fT3, Cortisol. She said bioavailable is useless. 2. Re estradiol test sensitivity in Canada - she said it does not...

My computer is acting weird - my apologies for the random posts.

I feel like I pee a lot because I drink a lot of water each day, and use pee breaks as an excuse to leave my cubicle often haha. No itchy hot flashes. The "meh" feel is not really anhedonia - I still feel pleasure from doing my hobbies (especially the violin). It's more lack of energy or...

No worries, and I am sorry to hear about your narcolepsy and testosterone problems. I guess things will be more clear after this next round of blood tests. If it's primary, then chances are, it's probably low testosterone, and some potential confounding factors such as mood and sleep will...

Just saw this last one - I feel like I pee a lot because I drink a lot of water each day, and use pee breaks as an excuse to leave my cubicle often haha. No itchy hot flashes. The "meh" feel is not really anhedonia - I still feel pleasure from doing my hobbies (especially the violin). It's more...

It is a good point, and one that I am considering actually (one of my questions for the endocrinologist is around sleep). I shouldn't say that every sleep is crappy. I would says 3-4 / 7 days, I wake up, and I am indifferent. I don't feel exactly tired, but I don't feel "refreshed" like...

It still hasn't been implemented??

Fair enough. Have you seen this?

Sorry I was vague. @CoastWatcher - yes, that was my question. @johndoesmith: I have an extreme lack of energy, even more so since last August. I have to force myself to go to the gym, to eat healthy, and to track my calories. Seems moot at this point to be honest with you. Work - mental...

I do have another question. I understand that libido, morning wood, and erectile dysfunction are the "big three" indicators of low testosterone. I cannot remember the last time I have had morning wood to be honest. Despite the last couple of months, I would say that my libido was normal. I was...

If that's all it is, than in my opinion, it is not a big deal. I will report back once I have my appointment with the endocrinologist on the 26th. In the meantime, I will read. Thank you for your help.

Thanks for the insight. That's very true to go by how you feel, instead of chasing numbers. I was told by my GP that the topical gels are usually less effective as you outlined. It is something to consider. Is it possible to receive these injections as self-administered? For example, people...

Of course. I paid for the bioavailable testosterone test because it was not covered by OHIP. It's more that I am currently in a financial limiting situation right now, which may cause difficulties if I have to pay for the treatment. I will cross that bridge if and when I get to it. I edited my...

Thanks for the referral. I do have insurance (government), but I am not sure if the insurance would cover TRT. I am not even sure if OHIP covers TRT due to the motif "not medically necessary". Edit: Sorry, I just saw your question. FSH was not tested.

Oh I agree. My personal philosophy is that everyone should be proactive in their health. This includes preventative measures (healthy eating, exercise), and when problems go wrong, ascertain what the problem is, and eliminate any confounding variables that could impact that conclusion. I live...

Thank you very much for your insight and offer for further conversation. Is the list that you posted exhaustive? Is there anything else that I should push to get tested in addition to what you outlined? In Canada, what sort of TRT drugs will I be given? Are there any secondary drugs...

I am told this endocrinologist is well renowned. Clomid is a fertility treatment, no? I will exhaust all other avenues (i.e., other confounding factors in the ensuing blood tests). But if it's necessary, I don't see the problem. Sure, it's a hassle (every 10 days), but if it improves my...

Good evening, First post here! Mods, please move to the appropriate section, but I figured this is a good place to post this thread. I will try to be brief (post edit: I lied apparently, sorry for the lengthy rant). Backstory - Cannot gain muscle or strength despite being on proper...