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Testosterone Replacement, Low T, HCG, & Beyond
Blood Test Discussion
31 y/o newbie, Low Free Test, Looking for some advice
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<blockquote data-quote="JimmyB" data-source="post: 111993" data-attributes="member: 18722"><p>Hi guys</p><p> </p><p>So, I’ve read a number a number of posts across multiple TRT forums, and I feel like I’ve learnt a lot, but equally feel like I’ve opened up a huge can of worms!</p><p> </p><p>I recently had a blood test to confirm a long-held belief of mine; that I had low testosterone. I’m now at a decision point, and I would really appreciate your thoughts on my position and predicament.</p><p> </p><p>Firstly, I’ll give you some of my stats;</p><p>Age: 31</p><p>Height: 193cm</p><p>Weight: 80kg</p><p>BMI: 21.4</p><p> </p><p>Then my first lab result (taken @ 07:25);</p><p>LH 1.8 IU/L</p><p>FSH 2.9 IU/L </p><p> </p><p>Albumin 52 g/dL</p><p>SHBG 34 nmol/L</p><p>Testosterone 1.9 nmol/L (343.22 ng/dL)</p><p> </p><p>Free Test 0.212 nmol/L (1.78%)</p><p>Bioavailable Test 5.98 nmol/L (50.2%)</p><p> </p><p>Swiftly followed by the 2[SUP]nd[/SUP] full blood count lab result (taken @ 08:20, c.7 days later);</p><p> </p><p>Albumin 52 g/dL (carry over from the 1[SUP]st[/SUP] test)</p><p>SHBG 34 nmol/L (same as 1[SUP]st[/SUP] test)</p><p>Testosterone 8.4 nmol/L (242.27 ng/dL)</p><p> </p><p>Free Test 0.146 nmol/L (1.73%)</p><p>Bioavailable Test 4.10 nmol/L (48.8%)</p><p> </p><p>TSH 3.03 mIU/L</p><p>Free Thyroxine 16.4 pmol/l</p><p>Free T3 4.3 pmol/L</p><p> </p><p>Essentially my free test level is through the floor, but at the age of 31, I don’t know if I am ready to go straight on to full TRT. I’d love the result I’m sure, but I wonder if I could get my natural levels back up.</p><p> </p><p>I’ve done two cycles in my life, both were over a year ago and were ‘relatively’ low dose, i.e. no more than 450mg per week for 12 weeks, plus full PCT protocol.</p><p> </p><p>I went on those cycles as I struggled to make progress in the gym, even with perfect diet, and routines, etc. I, therefore, believe I have always been low, however never had a test beforehand, so can’t be sure.</p><p> </p><p>I think my choices are either;</p><p>1. Clomid with an AI, or maybe just HCG?</p><p>2. Test with HCG (TRT)</p><p> </p><p>I don’t think I’m interested in gels, or any of the other stuff that gets mentioned but please correct me if you think differently.</p><p> </p><p>I’d like to get my levels up to 600-800 (ng/dL) in the long term, with a suitable free test level, but would be happy with it slightly lower for the short term if it meant keeping my natural production alive.</p><p> </p><p>I might be living in a dream world – and please feel free to shake me out of it – but I would really appreciate any advice, tips, thoughts any of you may have….</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JimmyB, post: 111993, member: 18722"] Hi guys So, I’ve read a number a number of posts across multiple TRT forums, and I feel like I’ve learnt a lot, but equally feel like I’ve opened up a huge can of worms! I recently had a blood test to confirm a long-held belief of mine; that I had low testosterone. I’m now at a decision point, and I would really appreciate your thoughts on my position and predicament. Firstly, I’ll give you some of my stats; Age: 31 Height: 193cm Weight: 80kg BMI: 21.4 Then my first lab result (taken @ 07:25); LH 1.8 IU/L FSH 2.9 IU/L Albumin 52 g/dL SHBG 34 nmol/L Testosterone 1.9 nmol/L (343.22 ng/dL) Free Test 0.212 nmol/L (1.78%) Bioavailable Test 5.98 nmol/L (50.2%) Swiftly followed by the 2[SUP]nd[/SUP] full blood count lab result (taken @ 08:20, c.7 days later); Albumin 52 g/dL (carry over from the 1[SUP]st[/SUP] test) SHBG 34 nmol/L (same as 1[SUP]st[/SUP] test) Testosterone 8.4 nmol/L (242.27 ng/dL) Free Test 0.146 nmol/L (1.73%) Bioavailable Test 4.10 nmol/L (48.8%) TSH 3.03 mIU/L Free Thyroxine 16.4 pmol/l Free T3 4.3 pmol/L Essentially my free test level is through the floor, but at the age of 31, I don’t know if I am ready to go straight on to full TRT. I’d love the result I’m sure, but I wonder if I could get my natural levels back up. I’ve done two cycles in my life, both were over a year ago and were ‘relatively’ low dose, i.e. no more than 450mg per week for 12 weeks, plus full PCT protocol. I went on those cycles as I struggled to make progress in the gym, even with perfect diet, and routines, etc. I, therefore, believe I have always been low, however never had a test beforehand, so can’t be sure. I think my choices are either; 1. Clomid with an AI, or maybe just HCG? 2. Test with HCG (TRT) I don’t think I’m interested in gels, or any of the other stuff that gets mentioned but please correct me if you think differently. I’d like to get my levels up to 600-800 (ng/dL) in the long term, with a suitable free test level, but would be happy with it slightly lower for the short term if it meant keeping my natural production alive. I might be living in a dream world – and please feel free to shake me out of it – but I would really appreciate any advice, tips, thoughts any of you may have…. [/QUOTE]
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