Blood Work In

[AKFlyer]

Hey guys,

Went to Labcorp for a testosterone test. I'm 34 and been testing my T every two years to keep an eye on it. I usually test between 400-450 or so. The first time I tested my T (28 yo) I was surprised it was 450, I figured I would be 600-700. Anyways, Free T is usually always good and I have no symptoms of Low T recently other than hard to loose weight even working out 40 min per day at the gym and healthy eating.

But what is perplexing is my number came back low this time, but only 1 point out of range. My Free T looks okay still. Ive been lifting weights the past 3 months and eating around 2000 calories a day and gained muscle but fat is still there. I am 5 foot 9 and 215 lbs but muscular size 36 jean. I will try to go lower calories and start running to drop weight and test again maybe next year.

Total Testosterone: 347 Low 348-1197

Testost., % Free+Weakly Bound 38.3 9-46%

Testost., F+W Bound 132.9 40-250

Only other bloodwork this year was normal lipids doc said was okay and Vit D since I live in Alaska it was in the 70's as I eat lots of Salmon and take D3 pills in the winter. E2 last time I tested was 25ish and TSH was good.

 

[CoastWatcher]

Welcome to EXCELMALE. You're very young to be posting numbers such as yiu did. What other labs do you have? SHBG, full thyroid panel (TSH, FT3, FT4, RT3, antibodies), LH, FSH? Are you considering TRT?

 

[AKFlyer]

Welcome to EXCELMALE. You're very young to be posting numbers such as yiu did. What other labs do you have? SHBG, full thyroid panel (TSH, FT3, FT4, RT3, antibodies), LH, FSH? Are you considering TRT?

From 2013

total T 418
free T 18.7 8.7-25.1
LH 3.2 1.7-8.6
FSH 2.0 1.5-12.4

Just want to see what some of the experts have to say. I have to pay for any blood work other than lipids I have VA insurance now (free). I am not considering TRT at this time just want to figure out if I can get my Total T higher naturally.

I get 8-9 hrs, stress is low, foods are good, a little overweight I suppose. I will try to lose 20 lbs. and test again as I read an article that says lowering weight increases T slightly. My FSH is on the low side but don't have insurance to run a MRI right now.

 

[PAUL-E]

Welcome to EXCELMALE. You're very young to be posting numbers such as yiu did. What other labs do you have? SHBG, full thyroid panel (TSH, FT3, FT4, RT3, antibodies), LH, FSH? Are you considering TRT?

I agree I would also check vit D and IGF-1.

 

[PAUL-E]

Eat a healthy high fat diet. Do you know your LH and FSH levels that would tell you if your brain or your gonads are responsible for the lower testosterone.

 

[AKFlyer]

I agree I would also check vit D and IGF-1.

Thanks for the post. I posted my Vit D levels in original post. They are close to top of the range since I supplement with D3. I tested my IGF-1 numbers a few years ago and they are very good, close to top of the range. I posted my LH and FSH numbers see above.

I eat two eggs in the mourning and use coconut oil for cooking and eat avocados in my salad. Also variety of nuts. I get plenty of fats in my diet. It might be because I was eating 1800-2000 calorie cutting diet last 3 months. I will continue my cut to lose some weight then resume normal 2200 calorie diet and retest again to see if it was diet or calorie related.

 

[PAUL-E]

Thanks sorry I missed it. your LH and FSH are lower so I would say your brain is not telling your gonads to make enough testosterone I know defy medical has worked with others to try to "restart" natural production of testosterone I know your not on TRT but here is the general idea https://www.excelmale.com/?s=56-How...-Safely-and-Possibly-Reset-Your-Hormonal-Axis
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FYI TSH is not the most accurate thyroid test by itself free T3,T4 and reverse T3 like coastwatcher said

 

[AKFlyer]

I have taken HCG when I was 30 back when you could buy it and it's the only time my T tested above 450. It was 600 ng/dl and free test was 20. So it shows my balls are capable of producing test just need to figure out why they are not.

 

[Vince Carter]

YOu can certainly buy HCG on the grey market if you want to venture down that path, you feel it's worked for you before so why not?; (reliablerx)
That's probably your cheapest and least invasive route at this time. If you do want to go on TRT I see your numbers as being in the threshold for treatment.

 

[Vettester Chris]

Agree on the thyroid talking points ... Would be good to see all labs.