My Specific testosterone results

CoolInverter · Oct 30, 2022

Hello All,

I have spoken to a doctor, however I am curious of what you all think of my blood test results.

It would be interesting to hear.

Cataceous · Oct 30, 2022

Of course testosterone is only one variable of many, but these are healthy, above-average numbers, if natural.

Systemlord · Oct 30, 2022

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?

CoolInverter · Oct 30, 2022

I did get many other things tested, this is only a snippet. This is however completely natural and I am also 43 years old. 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.

I am just curious what other people think.

CoolInverter · Oct 30, 2022

Systemlord said:
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?

I will check out your thread but this is natural.

Systemlord · Oct 31, 2022

CoolInverter said:
This is however completely natural and I am also 43 years old. I am considering TRT

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.

https://www.excelmale.com/forum/threads/beginner-weight-lifting-questions.26158/

Cataceous · Oct 31, 2022

CoolInverter said:
... 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.
...

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.

Belekas · Oct 31, 2022

And people still bother to look at TRT with such natural levels? C'mon man get serious, if these are your natural levels, then exhaust all other boxes, optimise everything, crank up your training, diet, sleep, etc, and live your best life. Don't waste your time, like @Systemlord said.

FunkOdyssey · Oct 31, 2022

Cataceous said:
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 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.