DHT and Sex Drive

[Diesel7213]

I am getting new bloodwork done to assess my sexual driveand function. Does DHT impact sexualperformance? I want to know if that is atest worth ordering for this issue or not. Thank you!

 

[CoastWatcher]

I am getting new bloodwork done to assess my sexual driveand function. Does DHT impact sexualperformance? I want to know if that is atest worth ordering for this issue or not. Thank you!

DHT impacts libido, erectile function, cognitive performance, and cardiac health. It's a critical hormone for male health and well worth your investing in a test. Do you know where your prolactin levels sit?

 

[Vince]

I do have a very healthy libido and in 3 plus years of TRT I've only had my DHT checked once. It was 57 ng/dL range 30 - 85, because of my very healthy libido I do not believe I need too high of DHT levels.

 

[Vince Carter]

I am getting new bloodwork done to assess my sexual driveand function. Does DHT impact sexualperformance? I want to know if that is atest worth ordering for this issue or not. Thank you!

You should run it if funds allow but it's not something I would put in routine testing from one-time to the next but yes that should be looked at sometime in your therapy.

 

[Diesel7213]

DHT impacts libido, erectile function, cognitive performance, and cardiac health. It's a critical hormone for male health and well worth your investing in a test. Do you know where your prolactin levels sit?

My prolactin was fine when I had it done prior to starting HRT, but this will be my first bloodwork (12 weeks on HRT), so I am going to have Prolactin done too. Are there any other tests (besides, free & total Test, E2) that you think would be beneficial to assessing sexual performance? Thank you!

I do have a very healthy libido and in 3 plus years of TRT I've only had my DHT checked once. It was 57 ng/dL range 30 - 85, because of my very healthy libido I do not believe I need too high of DHT levels.

Ok that's great to know!

Are there any other tests (besides, free & total Test, E2) that you think would be beneficial to assessing sexual performance? Thank you!​

You should run it if funds allow but it's not something I would put in routine testing from one-time to the next but yes that should be looked at sometime in your therapy.

I am definitely going to get it done for this lab results, as its my first labs after starting HRT.

Are there any other tests (besides, free & total Test, E2) that you think would be beneficial to assessing sexual performance? Thank you!​

 

[CoastWatcher]

You realize you need to order the sensitive, LC, MS/Ms, estradiol test, right? The only one that is reliable for men.