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Testosterone Replacement, Low T, HCG, & Beyond
Blood Test Discussion
Lymes Roller Coaster
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<blockquote data-quote="Cataceous" data-source="post: 214428" data-attributes="member: 38109"><p>This is the direct, immunoassay-based free testosterone test. It is so inaccurate that it should not be used at all, let alone for such an important decision as starting TRT with above-average natural total testosterone. It's essential to test SHBG. In addition, it's highly advised to test free testosterone with a better assay based on equilibrium dialysis or ultrafiltration. These tests should be run when you've returned to your natural state, which may take some months at this point if your HPTA has been fully suppressed.</p><p></p><p>As well-intentioned as the treatment may have been, even if you are hypogonadal the execution is poor and there are safer options you could start with—e.g. testosterone nasal gel. If it were me I would stop the treatment long enough to get some accurate test results in my natural state. Then I'd share them here to get feedback to discuss with my doctor.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Cataceous, post: 214428, member: 38109"] This is the direct, immunoassay-based free testosterone test. It is so inaccurate that it should not be used at all, let alone for such an important decision as starting TRT with above-average natural total testosterone. It's essential to test SHBG. In addition, it's highly advised to test free testosterone with a better assay based on equilibrium dialysis or ultrafiltration. These tests should be run when you've returned to your natural state, which may take some months at this point if your HPTA has been fully suppressed. As well-intentioned as the treatment may have been, even if you are hypogonadal the execution is poor and there are safer options you could start with—e.g. testosterone nasal gel. If it were me I would stop the treatment long enough to get some accurate test results in my natural state. Then I'd share them here to get feedback to discuss with my doctor. [/QUOTE]
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