Managing low FT

[Tommy Wall]

hi
Last time I had my FT only around 1% of my TT though with a good level of SHBG and E2 (not too low or too high).

Question: For instance in order to increase the FT would I have to increase my Testo dosage?

Example: 1% of 800 = 8 pg/mL (now) and 1% of 1000 = 10pg/mL (a higher level of TT by increasing the dosage). Would it be worth it by only gaining 2pg/mL considering higher E2 etc.…What could be the gain with such small increase? Almost nothing I believe.
Is the % more or less static or is it fluctual with any possibility to increase only the % without increasing the dosage?

 

[ERO]

Yes, raising your T dose or lowering your SHBG are the two ways to increase your free T levels. Vitamin D can lower SHBG in many guys, for example.

 

[Tommy Wall]

ERO,
Last time (though a year ago) I had my SHBG at 26,11nmol/L (13,50-71,40) which is a pretty nice level. So if I still have around the same level now I don´t think lowering it would be a good idea. I don´t know!

 

[Vince]

Yes high levels of E2 and or SHBG can cause low FT, did you get a full panel done?

 

[Tommy Wall]

Vince both of them E2 and SHBG are not high E2 = 37,86 non sensive and last year SHBG = 26,11 so no idea try to lower them.

 

[CoastWatcher]

Total and free testosterone are typically expressed in different units of measure. Double check your lab results: is your total testosterone in ng/ml and your free testosterone in pg/ml? Did you use the free testosterone calculator on the site that uses albumin and SHBG as calculation factors?

 

[ERO]

What exactly are your symptoms? Are you on TRT but not feeling any better? Something else? Getting wrapped around the axle on a number is not helpful to you or anyone. How you feel is the key.