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Initial lab results- reason to dig in deeper?

Hi madman, And thank you for the input. The test was taken 8am with ideal conditions (lots of sleep for few days, no training the day before, drugs or alcohol I don’t use at all besides occasional ibuprofen). The training in the summer time is combination of weight training and cardio - when in...
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- Dec 10, 2017
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Initial lab results- reason to dig in deeper?

Test Result Reference Testosterone Total 508 ng/dL 250-1100 ng/dL Testosterone Free 77.4 pg/mL 35.0-155.0 pg/mL Test Performed By: Quest Diagnostics WHITE CELL COUNT 6.0 K/UL 3.5-10.5 K/UL RED CELL COUNT 5.20 M/UL 4.30-5.80 M/UL HEMOGLOBIN 16.1 g/dL 13.0-17.5 g/dL HEMATOCRIT 47.2 %...
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- Dec 10, 2017
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Initial lab results- reason to dig in deeper?

My thyroid readings was missing a dot - it’s 1.6 not 16 as I posted. Just checked the results again. Really sorry guys for wasting your time. Will edit the OP as well. All results were reviewed by general medicine doctor.
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- Dec 10, 2017
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Initial lab results- reason to dig in deeper?

I was not worried of the thyroid initially figuring TSH 16 is a good number - haven’t done my research in that area yet but why would you suggest problems there? I’ve been reading that Free T below 2% is considered low - mine being in the 1.5% range - that’s what triggered the doubts in the...
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- Dec 10, 2017
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Initial lab results- reason to dig in deeper?

Hi Vince, Thank you for the prompt reply. Would you like to explain why this is recommended? Purely based on the symptoms or does the brief lab results reveal something already? The doc said they’re perfect and no reason to dig in deeper. Thanks
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- Dec 10, 2017
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Initial lab results- reason to dig in deeper?

Hi all, I’m new to the forum - been reading about the topic quite a bit and concluded that there’s definitely some good expertise here that I could leverage from. I need your opinion if I should approach a TRT clinic/order more tests or just forget the whole thing. My doc was already prescribing...
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- Dec 9, 2017
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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