Endurance athletes tend to have suppressed testosterone.How come I have low shbg and low tests..
Well I don't train on that level but today I visited urologist, he said these numbers look ok independent of symptoms...Endurance athletes tend to have suppressed testosterone.
A lot of urologists, doctors in general are clueless, receive no training in sex hormones. For these doctors, in range is normal and that's the end of the discussion.Well I don't train on that level but today I visited urologist, he said these numbers look ok independent of symptoms...
Raul Clavijo,
We're all genetically different and we all have different types of androgen receptors and sensitivities as well as abilities for tissues to respond.
So what do you think is the numbers normal? I have lack of libido symptoms...eating healthy and sleeping well... Very seldom morning erection in past 2-3 years :/A lot of urologists, doctors in general are clueless, receive no training in sex hormones. For these doctors, in range is normal and that's the end of the discussion.
No two doctors can agree on what's normal, experts recommend against a hard cut off value for reasons stated above.So what do you think is the numbers normal?
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A form of estrogen produced from testosterone. Important for bone health, mood, and libido. Too high can cause side effects; too low can affect well-being.
Dihydrotestosterone is a potent androgen derived from testosterone. Affects hair growth, prostate health, and masculinization effects.
The biologically active form of testosterone not bound to proteins. Directly available for cellular uptake and biological effects.
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