Is less more?

[Kaes]

Curious what you guys think about this interesting T situation:
So, when I'm resting at about 700-750, injectable or gel, I look and feel great, but my libido is often weak and erections also average. Over the years, I've found that at around 450-500, though I'll have slightly less energy and my physique is not as tight, my drive and overall functioning are far better. Here's the strange part: my E is not elevated at either range (ranging from 17-25, max). So...I don't really know what gives. Thoughts?
Thanks

 

[CoastWatcher]

Less can certainly be more. What are your free testosterone and DHT values when your total testosterone sits at the levels you posted?

 

[Kaes]

Coast,
Thanks for responding. I'll have to check. I can't recall off hand.
I know my DHT tends to elevate significantly at higher total numbers.

 

[johndoesmith]

Curious what you guys think about this interesting T situation:
So, when I'm resting at about 700-750, injectable or gel, I look and feel great, but my libido is often weak and erections also average. Over the years, I've found that at around 450-500, though I'll have slightly less energy and my physique is not as tight, my drive and overall functioning are far better. Here's the strange part: my E is not elevated at either range (ranging from 17-25, max). So...I don't really know what gives. Thoughts?
Thanks

Yeah unfortunately this is simply not enough information to figure out anything.

You'll need to post full labs, obviously you have at least 4 sets, 2 at 450 and 2 at 750. Post them.

 

[Vince Carter]

Curious what you guys think about this interesting T situation:
So, when I'm resting at about 700-750, injectable or gel, I look and feel great, but my libido is often weak and erections also average. Over the years, I've found that at around 450-500, though I'll have slightly less energy and my physique is not as tight, my drive and overall functioning are far better. Here's the strange part: my E is not elevated at either range (ranging from 17-25, max). So...I don't really know what gives. Thoughts?
Thanks

Far too many variables to digest and then you're far too lite on details.

 

[Vince]

That is interesting, like others said please post your labs.

 

[ERO]

Everybody responds differently so if you feel best at 450-500, that might be your "sweet spot" and it may be best to stay there. T does not provide a linear response where higher levels always mean better libido, energy, physique, etc.

 

[HarryCat]

If it were me and I had to chose between the 2 levels and how you feel at each of those levels, it would be a no brainer, I'd pick 450-500. TRT is not perfect and sometimes compromises need to be made.

 

[Vettester Chris]

Like others, would be good to see labs.