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Testosterone Replacement, Low T, HCG, & Beyond
Testosterone Basics & Questions
Mediocre testosterone level, low s-Lh
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<blockquote data-quote="madman" data-source="post: 211146" data-attributes="member: 13851"><p>Would definitely look into things deeper.</p><p></p><p>An SHBG 41 nmol/L is not absurdly high and with a TT 634 ng/dL your FT is most likely still in a healthy range although far from what would be considered optimal.</p><p></p><p>FT 5-10 ng/dL is considered low.</p><p></p><p>FT 16-31 ng/dL (top-end) is healthy.</p><p></p><p>Most men will do well with FT 20-30 ng/dL.</p><p></p><p>Some may choose to run higher levels.</p><p></p><p>Yes, some men will still feel great with a FT 16 ng/dL.</p><p></p><p>Comes down to the individual.</p><p></p><p>Unfortunately, the only way to know where your FT level truly sits is to have it tested using the most accurate assays such as the gold standard Equilibrium Dialysis or Ultrafiltration (next best).</p><p></p><p>Seeing as you live in Sweden then you may not have access to such.</p><p></p><p>I would not rely upon the piss poor direct immunoassays which are known to be inaccurate let alone the older outdated cFTV when testing FT especially in <strong><em>cases of altered SHBG!</em></strong></p><p></p><p>If anything I would test thyroid/adrenals let alone sees if you can have your FT tested using an accurate assay (ED or UF) before jumping on the I have low-T bandwagon.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="madman, post: 211146, member: 13851"] Would definitely look into things deeper. An SHBG 41 nmol/L is not absurdly high and with a TT 634 ng/dL your FT is most likely still in a healthy range although far from what would be considered optimal. FT 5-10 ng/dL is considered low. FT 16-31 ng/dL (top-end) is healthy. Most men will do well with FT 20-30 ng/dL. Some may choose to run higher levels. Yes, some men will still feel great with a FT 16 ng/dL. Comes down to the individual. Unfortunately, the only way to know where your FT level truly sits is to have it tested using the most accurate assays such as the gold standard Equilibrium Dialysis or Ultrafiltration (next best). Seeing as you live in Sweden then you may not have access to such. I would not rely upon the piss poor direct immunoassays which are known to be inaccurate let alone the older outdated cFTV when testing FT especially in [B][I]cases of altered SHBG![/I][/B] If anything I would test thyroid/adrenals let alone sees if you can have your FT tested using an accurate assay (ED or UF) before jumping on the I have low-T bandwagon. [/QUOTE]
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