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Testosterone Replacement, Low T, HCG, & Beyond
Blood Test Discussion
First labs: High SHBG, lowish FT and E2
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<blockquote data-quote="everythingbagel" data-source="post: 127166" data-attributes="member: 32281"><p>Hello, 30 year-old male, difficulty with muscle building (despite strict surplus/protein diet). Difficulty with focus and sleep. No problem with erection frequency/quality but I have lost a lot of sensation over the years, difficult to orgasm. Frequent joint pains. Plan to have children in 3-4 years.</p><p></p><p>Labs:</p><p>Testosterone Total: 714 ng/dL (264 - 916)</p><p>Free Testosterone(Direct): 12.7 pg/mL (8.7 - 25.1)</p><p>Dihydrotestosterone: 58 ng/dL (30-85)</p><p>DHEA-Sulfate: 346.2 ug/dL (138.5 - 475.2)</p><p>Luteinizing Hormone(LH): 3.6 mIU/mL (1.7 - 8.6)</p><p>Prolactin: 10.8 ng/mL (4.0 - 15.2)</p><p>Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1: 159 ng/mL (98 - 282)</p><p>Estradiol, Sensitive: 17.0 pg/mL (8.0 - 35.0)</p><p>Sex Horm Binding Glob: 67.7 High nmol/L (16.5 - 55.9)</p><p></p><p>So I have a lowish FT due to my high SHBG. My E2 is also pretty low and from what I’ve read it could be contributing to the joint pain and decreased erection sensitivity. Not interested in stinging nettle root to decrease SHBG (not a heavy drinker but currently abstaining from alcohol to see if that helps). A few questions:</p><p></p><p>It seems that I would benefit from a modest increase in FT and E2. Since I want to remain fertile can I try DHEA for this? I know most people don’t advocate monotherapy with DHEA because it increases E2 but maybe this would be a good option for me if I’m ok with some E2 increases. I've also read that DHEA decreases SHBG. I understand that my DHEA is in the normal range but I want to try to get it to ~500.</p><p></p><p>-or-</p><p></p><p>Since my DHEA is already in the normal range should I just start HCG monotherapy instead to produce more T and E? Clomid wouldn't work due to its tendency to increase SHBG.</p><p>Thanks for the help</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="everythingbagel, post: 127166, member: 32281"] Hello, 30 year-old male, difficulty with muscle building (despite strict surplus/protein diet). Difficulty with focus and sleep. No problem with erection frequency/quality but I have lost a lot of sensation over the years, difficult to orgasm. Frequent joint pains. Plan to have children in 3-4 years. Labs: Testosterone Total: 714 ng/dL (264 - 916) Free Testosterone(Direct): 12.7 pg/mL (8.7 - 25.1) Dihydrotestosterone: 58 ng/dL (30-85) DHEA-Sulfate: 346.2 ug/dL (138.5 - 475.2) Luteinizing Hormone(LH): 3.6 mIU/mL (1.7 - 8.6) Prolactin: 10.8 ng/mL (4.0 - 15.2) Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1: 159 ng/mL (98 - 282) Estradiol, Sensitive: 17.0 pg/mL (8.0 - 35.0) Sex Horm Binding Glob: 67.7 High nmol/L (16.5 - 55.9) So I have a lowish FT due to my high SHBG. My E2 is also pretty low and from what I’ve read it could be contributing to the joint pain and decreased erection sensitivity. Not interested in stinging nettle root to decrease SHBG (not a heavy drinker but currently abstaining from alcohol to see if that helps). A few questions: It seems that I would benefit from a modest increase in FT and E2. Since I want to remain fertile can I try DHEA for this? I know most people don’t advocate monotherapy with DHEA because it increases E2 but maybe this would be a good option for me if I’m ok with some E2 increases. I've also read that DHEA decreases SHBG. I understand that my DHEA is in the normal range but I want to try to get it to ~500. -or- Since my DHEA is already in the normal range should I just start HCG monotherapy instead to produce more T and E? Clomid wouldn't work due to its tendency to increase SHBG. Thanks for the help [/QUOTE]
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