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Testosterone Replacement, Low T, HCG, & Beyond
Testosterone Basics & Questions
Advice on whether or not to start TRT or look for other causes
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<blockquote data-quote="VA-Hiker" data-source="post: 272254" data-attributes="member: 46287"><p>I have had a low carb diet since about March, unfortunately, my a1c went up (granted a 0.1 is not really much of a change). This with the weight loss, exercise and all, it is quite frustrating. I am also not at a point where I think my doctor would start metformin, nor do I really want it. What low carb did get me though was a much higher SHBG and lower free testosterone (the calorie deficit didn't help either). I'm currently waiting on lab results from Quest with a free testosterone via EQ dialysis as suggested. </p><p></p><p>I don't know what I'll do yet. As I mentioned before I don't take the decision lightly about starting it, and I may not. Since my early December results with the worse numbers I have focused on adding in protein, adding weight training, adding healthy carbs, and increasing calories to fix the deficit I was in. </p><p></p><p> </p><p></p><p></p><p>Thanks for the input on this, I'll look at the K2 and consider cutting out the calcium. The higher dose seemed like a lot.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="VA-Hiker, post: 272254, member: 46287"] I have had a low carb diet since about March, unfortunately, my a1c went up (granted a 0.1 is not really much of a change). This with the weight loss, exercise and all, it is quite frustrating. I am also not at a point where I think my doctor would start metformin, nor do I really want it. What low carb did get me though was a much higher SHBG and lower free testosterone (the calorie deficit didn't help either). I'm currently waiting on lab results from Quest with a free testosterone via EQ dialysis as suggested. I don't know what I'll do yet. As I mentioned before I don't take the decision lightly about starting it, and I may not. Since my early December results with the worse numbers I have focused on adding in protein, adding weight training, adding healthy carbs, and increasing calories to fix the deficit I was in. Thanks for the input on this, I'll look at the K2 and consider cutting out the calcium. The higher dose seemed like a lot. [/QUOTE]
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