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Repeat blood test results, seeing endo in about two months

My weight has been stable for about a year. It crept up about 5 pounds when I broke my foot in May, and I noticed was putting on weight at the same calories/day that I was maintains a year prior during this time. What about trying to maintain a low body fat year round, say, lower than your...
- AlcahueteJ
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- Jan 26, 2016
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Repeat blood test results, seeing endo in about two months

The doctor is my primary, and he actually mentioned TRT as possible treatment, and then I was referred to the endocrinologist to go over specifics. The endo specializes in male hypogonadism, most specialists at this hospital can take some time as they're booked (I've seen many for multiple)...
- AlcahueteJ
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- Jan 26, 2016
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Repeat blood test results, seeing endo in about two months

What other information would be helpful? Unfortunately though, no other blood work is scheduled, at least not until the appointment with the endocrinologist. Based on the limited blood work, there are signs testosterone is low correct? (Outside of the fact that the blood test itself tested...
- AlcahueteJ
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- Jan 26, 2016
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Repeat blood test results, seeing endo in about two months

Ranges are in bold next to the results above. 33 years old. Symptoms are decreased libido (no sex drive is the reason I finally went), lack of motivation for activities I used to enjoy (increasingly less social the last few years), strength levels have started to drop the last year, diagnosed...
- AlcahueteJ
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- Jan 25, 2016
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Repeat blood test results, seeing endo in about two months

This is my second set of blood tests, similar to the first test. First appointment I can get with the endocrinologist is in March. 5'9" 158 lbs., very lean. Work out six days a week. 2 - 3 days lifting, 3 - 4 days running Albumin - 4.7 g/dL Iron - 94 ug/dL CalcTIBC - 308 ug/dL TRF - 237...
- AlcahueteJ
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- Jan 25, 2016
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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