40 years old, and I have questions

[eelnayab76]

I've been officially diagnosed with Major Depression and Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Starting in February 2016 (by my PCP) and in the summer of 2015 by a psych doctor.

In February 2016 I changed my diet and exercised routine. I weighed 291lbs and as of today I weight 231lbs. I'm on a 1500 calorie diet high protein, high fiber, low sugar and low carb. I drink unsweetened tea and water.

So I went this way to see if the diet and exercise would help my testosterone levels. I had never been tested but knew it was low. My total T was tested and I fasted for the test and it came back showing a number of 364. I hate to imagine what my level was before the lifestyle change. I'm dealing with ED and the ability to have an orgasm so I know the 364 level is still very low. I'm 40 years old. Thoughts?

 

[Vince]

First get the right labs https://www.excelmale.com/forum/sho...-After-Initiation-of-Testosterone-Replacement and then find out if you can do a restart.

 

[Steve Williams]

Testosterone may or may not be the problem. There are other things you should look at as well.
https://www.excelmale.com/forum/sho...e-and-During-Testosterone-Replacement-Therapy

Vince, your link didn't work when I clicked it. I hope my link, above, works.

 

[Sean Mosher]

Major congrats on the lifestyle changes!
Not many these seem willing to put in the hard work it takes like you have.
On a side note, did that also help to relieve to any degree your depression/anxiety?

And lastly I agree with the guys above............have labs run and let's see the big picture before you for sure start the TRT path.

 

[eelnayab76]

Thanks Sean. Actually no it didn't and I think my t-level was much worse six months ago. I have another 60 pounds I need to lose and will have lost it by next February. I've saved the links posted above and will make sure to read them

 

[eelnayab76]

Ok here are most of the test results

 

[eelnayab76]

And this is what my doctor said about the test results: "I do not supplement testosterone unless the level is low based on the range. I am aware that some may feel better at a higher level in the range, but I do not supplement unless it is low due to other side effects of testosterone and risks it imposes. I would recommend rechecking your level in 3months as it may fluctuate. I do have some patient who go to testosterone clinics where they are more liberal with supplementation. "