3 month TRT blood work. Is LH level necessary?

[Bounced]

So I started TRT 3 months ago. 120 mg test weekly. 500iu HCG twice a week. The clinic just ordered follow up labs. Testosterone free and total, E2 and LH levels are being checked. I've been told LH levels is a waste of money being the testosterone has more than likely shut down production. Is there any truth to this? Or would the HCG still make LH detectable?

 

[johndoesmith]

So I started TRT 3 months ago. 120 mg test weekly. 500iu HCG twice a week. The clinic just ordered follow up labs. Testosterone free and total, E2 and LH levels are being checked. I've been told LH levels is a waste of money being the testosterone has more than likely shut down production. Is there any truth to this? Or would the HCG still make LH detectable?

You need more testing than that. Sensitive E2 is a must.

LH is fine to check the first time you have a follow up just to make sure.

hCG has nothing to do with LH level. hCG does not increase LH in anyway.

 

[CoastWatcher]

I would also ask that SHBG and a CBC be run. Was a PSA captured before treatment began?

 

[Vince]

LH and FSH (for men not on testosterone yet)- Used to diagnosed primary or secondary hypogonadism. Do not waste money testing your LH and FSH if you are on testosterone since they will be undetectable.
https://www.excelmale.com/forum/sho...e-and-During-Testosterone-Replacement-Therapy

 

[green2145]

LH and FSH (for men not on testosterone yet)- Used to diagnosed primary or secondary hypogonadism. Do not waste money testing your LH and FSH if you are on testosterone since they will be undetectable.
https://www.excelmale.com/forum/sho...e-and-During-Testosterone-Replacement-Therapy

Will HCG suppress LH if you are not on TRT?

 

[johndoesmith]

Will HCG suppress LH if you are not on TRT?

It will in almost all men assuming they're not so primary that they can't produce significant test and E2 to activate the negative feedback loop.