Help with free T 11.2 pg/mL

[akanep16]

I have had some symptoms of low T for a while and decided to look into trt and get blood work just to see where I am at. I’ve had some done years ago and free T was on the low end. My results this time showed
Total T: 729 ng/dl
Free T direct: 11.2 pg/ml
My question I guess is why that shows as normal for free T and the doctor even said it’s normal levels but I can’t find anywhere online that suggests 11.2 pg/ml is even close to normal?

 

[Systemlord]

My question I guess is why that shows as normal for free T and the doctor even said it’s normal levels but I can’t find anywhere online that suggests 11.2 pg/ml is even close to normal?

Just because something is normal, doesn’t mean it’s healthy. You ever wonder why treatment protocols for TRT say to raise T levels to mid to high normal ranges until symptoms are resolved.

With regards to the normal ranges, you’re being compared to everyone else, hormones need to be individualized, because so many men respond differently to hormones.

The direct Free T method is known to be inaccurate, the equilibrium dialysis method is more accurate. There is no consensus for Total T and Free T defining a testosterone deficiency, no known cutoff point.

Sex hormones is poorly understood by most mainstream doctors. A lot of doctors will tell you that your levels are normal simply because they’re in the normal range.

At what Free T level do you feel optimal?

As the thread title says, I want to compile a consensus and see at what Free T levels our members feel optimal. Please specify if levels are at trough, midpoint or peak. Also detail protocol and time of lab testing in relation to your injections. These poll questions are for Free T only either...

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