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Testosterone Replacement, Low T, HCG, & Beyond
Blood Test Discussion
Blood work from PCP
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<blockquote data-quote="Systemlord" data-source="post: 277792" data-attributes="member: 15832"><p>Numbers don't tell the whole story, sensitivity at the androgen receptors, men have different type of androgen receptors, and receptor density as well as the abilities for tissues to respond are all factors in what hormone level is normal for an individual.</p><p></p><p>You can't have one number for everyone! Most doctors are obsessed with lab ranges to determine normal status and don't see the bigger picture.</p><p></p><p>As far as starting out on a low dose of Test, unlikely to show good results as you're likely going to need a higher dosage in order to suppress the high SHBG.</p><p></p><p>Your doctor is out to lunch, as the majority are untrained in sex hormones! Total T doesn't define testosterone deficiency. The Free T is what drives all the positive effects of testosterone. Total T is a function of SHBG, the higher the SHBG, the higher the Total T, independent of the Free T.</p><p></p><p>The only difference between your Total T, Free T and SHBG numbers and a guy with a Total T at 400, SHBG at 25 and the same Free T, is the SHBG values.</p><p></p><p>Decreasing SHBG will not yield higher Free T levels as many falsely believe. The calculated and bioavailable T lab testing aren't perfect.</p><p></p><p>Your calculated Free T is 8.38 ng/dL, nothing to brag about. It's not uncommon to see men complaining of low-T symptoms at <10 ng/dL.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Systemlord, post: 277792, member: 15832"] Numbers don't tell the whole story, sensitivity at the androgen receptors, men have different type of androgen receptors, and receptor density as well as the abilities for tissues to respond are all factors in what hormone level is normal for an individual. You can't have one number for everyone! Most doctors are obsessed with lab ranges to determine normal status and don't see the bigger picture. As far as starting out on a low dose of Test, unlikely to show good results as you're likely going to need a higher dosage in order to suppress the high SHBG. Your doctor is out to lunch, as the majority are untrained in sex hormones! Total T doesn't define testosterone deficiency. The Free T is what drives all the positive effects of testosterone. Total T is a function of SHBG, the higher the SHBG, the higher the Total T, independent of the Free T. The only difference between your Total T, Free T and SHBG numbers and a guy with a Total T at 400, SHBG at 25 and the same Free T, is the SHBG values. Decreasing SHBG will not yield higher Free T levels as many falsely believe. The calculated and bioavailable T lab testing aren't perfect. Your calculated Free T is 8.38 ng/dL, nothing to brag about. It's not uncommon to see men complaining of low-T symptoms at <10 ng/dL. [/QUOTE]
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