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Lifetime Low-T symptomatic, but seemingly solid numbers. Is it in my head?

Mainly ground beef. Chicken less frequently and, when I do, I typically go with chicken thighs over chicken breast.
- HankTankerous
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- Jul 30, 2023
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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Lifetime Low-T symptomatic, but seemingly solid numbers. Is it in my head?

Any thoughts on the IGF-1, hemoglobin, hematocrit and RBC levels? IGF seems like it's on the lower end of normal. The blood numbers strike me as weird... depending on which reference ranges I look at, it's borderline anemia and that's with good test levels.
- HankTankerous
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- Jul 30, 2023
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Lifetime Low-T symptomatic, but seemingly solid numbers. Is it in my head?

No, not on a keto or low carb diet. I was back in 2011 but that was just to get down to 170 so I could say I lost the 100lbs. I don't eat that much dairy. Little splash of half & half for my coffee, shredded cheese + half & half in scrambled eggs which are cooked in butter. No whey protein, not...
- HankTankerous
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- Jul 23, 2023
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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Lifetime Low-T symptomatic, but seemingly solid numbers. Is it in my head?

Thanks for taking a look, Sammmy. How did you figure out free test for May 20? Did you use the SHBG from the July 15 report? The AST was a shock to me too, especially since it was at 18 on the 20th. I've never taken a test booster but if I had to guess, it would've been the Beverly...
- HankTankerous
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- Jul 23, 2023
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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Lifetime Low-T symptomatic, but seemingly solid numbers. Is it in my head?

Hello, 33 year old male who, frankly, should have taken a closer look at this a long time ago. I've always had low ambition, energy and libido. Socially awkward, anxious and feelings of inadequacy. Puberty for me was uneventful. I certainly went through a growth spurt but any other...
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- Jul 23, 2023
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- Forum: Blood Test Discussion

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