I will check out your thread but this is natural.No way, are these natural levels, not with this SHBG level. I at least now you can brag about these high levels.
Head on over to a thread we got going on detailing where our members feel their best.
At what Free T level do you feel optimal?
Wow, what a surprise! I’m afraid TRT isn’t going to do anything for you, you’re wasting your time. If you’re wanting to start TRT for muscle gain, I suggest you start with your lifting technique and nutrition.This is however completely natural and I am also 43 years old. I am considering TRT
Does this "doctor" think you'll benefit from having a dozen or two other hormones disrupted? LH, FSH, GnRH, kisspeptin, DHEA and progesterone to name a few. Prescribing testosterone at these natural levels is malpractice. You'd be hard pressed to find any situation in which it's healthier to have a hormone outside of the normal range. With the exception of musculature, most everything else we need testosterone for will not improve at higher levels. Sometimes it's the opposite. Just look at all the guys around here who have lost libido on TRT. And then there are other common side effects, including loss of fertility, water retention, excessive emotionalism from high estradiol, and elevated hematocrit.... I am considering TRT, my doctor told me this is above average but i would benefit to get my free test to around 900-1200.
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I would add quite a few more common side effects to that list, including hair loss, acne, insomnia, anxiety, high blood pressure, erectile and cognitive dysfunction.Just look at all the guys around here who have lost libido on TRT. And then there are other common side effects, including loss of fertility, water retention, excessive emotionalism from high estradiol, and elevated hematocrit.
Whoops, there goes the gainz! Darn it.insomnia,
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A form of estrogen produced from testosterone. Important for bone health, mood, and libido. Too high can cause side effects; too low can affect well-being.
Dihydrotestosterone is a potent androgen derived from testosterone. Affects hair growth, prostate health, and masculinization effects.
The biologically active form of testosterone not bound to proteins. Directly available for cellular uptake and biological effects.
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