Free T question

DDD · Dec 20, 2015

While on TRT, I've noticed my free T levels can be in the 190s 230s on a scale of 30-150. It even reached 325 once. Is that OK?

Everything I've read says that you want a high amount of bio available free T.

Vince · Dec 21, 2015

I don't think I would worry, I presume you're a low SHBG guy, here's a post on SHBG that you may find interesting https://www.excelmale.com/forum/sho...an-one-increase-SHBG-when-it-is-too-low/page2

CoastWatcher · Dec 23, 2015

DDD said:
While on TRT, I've noticed my free T levels can be in the 190s 230s on a scale of 30-150. It even reached 325 once. Is that OK?

Everything I've read says that you want a high amount of bio available free T.

Free testosterone can be a notoriously tricky value to report. There is a great deal of discussion as to which method of determining the accurate level. I have had wildly different free-t lab values.

Nelson Vergel · Dec 23, 2015

DDD

Are you taking any other compound besides TRT?

DDD · Dec 26, 2015

Vince,

My SHGB usually runs in the high teens and low 20s. So I've haven't had much issue with my Free T counts being low.

Nelson, what do you mean when you say am I using any other compounds? I do twice weekly injections, I have sporadically used anastrozole, no HCG.

ERO · Dec 26, 2015

You have low SHBG. I do as well, and guys like us typically always have high Free T. It is not harmful, but with most low SHBG guys, it is not as helpful as one might imagine, either.

DDD · Dec 27, 2015

Why do you say it's not as helpful either? What do you mean?

Vince · Dec 27, 2015

Injection Protocol for people with Low SHBG !! https://www.excelmale.com/forum/showthread.php?3145-Injection-Protocol-for-people-with-Low-SHBG-!!

CoastWatcher · Dec 27, 2015

DDD said:
Why do you say it's not as helpful either? What do you mean?

Though you are posting high free testosterone levels, you may not subjectively feel the benefit that sky-high values would suggest. Not a problem, just the way it is.

Nelson Vergel · Dec 27, 2015

DDD

The reason I ask if you are taking another compound (like an oral T booster or anabolic steroid) is that anabolics can decrease SHBG. So can high insulin.

DDD · Dec 27, 2015

Nelson, no I do not take any other compound. I've never injected anything else into body before TRT. No other health problems.

DDD · Dec 27, 2015

I read the injection protocol for Low SHBG. My SHBG pretty much stays between 17-23 irregardless of dosage or whether I did once weekly or twice weekly.