Just got bloodwork

straight30weight · Aug 18, 2015

So I just got my blood work back and I don't like the trend I'm seeing. 5 years ago my total test was 805. I was easily making gains in the gym, felt amazing, etc. My son was born 2 years ago and right after he was born in had a vasectomy. I asked the doc to check my levels and it was right about 600. Now I'm sitting at 473 less than 2 years later.

I'm 38 years old, I lift the days a week. Over the past 2 years I've put on 35lbs, haven't been able to take it off no matter what I do, and I have no energy. My sex drive has tanked, I haven't made gains in the gym in forever, and I generally feel like shit. Is it my t level? I feel old, really old. Are my levels low enough to be treated?

ERO · Aug 18, 2015

Your total T of 474 is on the low side, but your free T is almost at the bottom of the range, which could account for why you feel like you do. Are you on TRT now, or just thinking about going on?

CoastWatcher · Aug 18, 2015

Welcome to Excelmale.com. That certainly is a disturbing trend, the steady decline in your total/free testosterone levels. Is there anything else going on with your health? What other medications are you taking? Any injuries?

straight30weight · Aug 18, 2015

Thanks for the replies. I am not on trt, and I don't know if I qualify to be, but if so I want on. I hate how I feel and how quickly it happened. Health wise, I'm good. I'm not on any meds and really never have been. I have had a couple knee surgeries, vasectomy, and throat surgery but none of these are an issue. I've been lifting for 10 years and for the past 2 years it's all declined. Strength is shit, I can't shed fat, and that killer gym drive is gone.

CoastWatcher · Aug 18, 2015

straight30weight said:
Thanks for the replies. I am not on trt, and I don't know if I qualify to be, but if so I want on. I hate how I feel and how quickly it happened. Health wise, I'm good. I'm not on any meds and really never have been. I have had a couple knee surgeries, vasectomy, and throat surgery but none of these are an issue. I've been lifting for 10 years and for the past 2 years it's all declined. Strength is shit, I can't shed fat, and that killer gym drive is gone.

You are consulting Dr. Saya at Defy?

ERO · Aug 18, 2015

Dr Saya @ Defy is great - he can get you on the right path if you are working with him.

straight30weight · Aug 18, 2015

No, I ordered my blood work through defy. My doctor wouldn't do it, and I needed to see what was going on. I'm considering consulting with dr. Saya, but I want to make sure I am a candidate.

CoastWatcher · Aug 18, 2015

straight30weight said:
No, I ordered my blood work through defy. My doctor wouldn't do it, and I needed to see what was going on. I'm considering consulting with dr. Saya, but I want to make sure I am a candidate.

You are certainly a candidate for TRT. Why, in an otherwise healthy man, are testosterone levels falling steadily? Dr. Saya would be an excellent choice to direct your treatment.