My Test Levels / TRT?

[Sussex Guy]

Afternoon,

Recently got some bloods done and wanted to check if these levels are low? Have been feeling very tired / worn out for the last couple of years and have undergone various tests with the doctors for virus, blood anomalies etc etc. Obviously one could say these are all within range, however range is
open to interpretation as to what you operate best under?

I am 35 and have zero sex drive and probably have sex less than once a month, no erections morning or
during sleep, well not for years. This causes problems within my relationship as my girlfriend has a high sex
drive.

The tests were done via mail order so I have not had the chance to discuss what levels cause what etc any opinions or insight would be welcome. Thanks in advance.

D.H.E.A. Sulphate 10.2 umol/L 0.44 - 13.4
FOLLICLE STIM. HORMONE 4.4 IU/L 1.5 - 12.4
LUTEINISING HORMONE 4.9 IU/L 1.7 - 8.6
TESTOSTERONE 11.0 nmol/L 7.6 - 31.4
SEX HORMONE BINDING GLOB 26 nmol/L 16 – 55
Testosterone/SHBG Ratio 42.3 24 - 104

 

[Nelson Vergel]

We need to know a lot more, Sussex Guy.

Have you ever taken Propecia or Proscar (finasteride) for hair loss or prostate inflammation, Accutane for acne, or anabolic steroids?

Have you had a traumatic head injury?

Have you taken pain killers (opiates) for several months?

Do you suffer from depression and/or anxiety?


SLEEP

Have you ever been diagnosed with sleep apnea via a sleep study? If yes, do you use a CPAP machine?

Do you take frequent naps?

Do you feel refreshed when you wake up in the morning?

Average hours of sleep per night:

Do you usually go to bed after 10 pm ?


DIET AND EXERCISE

Tell us about your diet (The more details, the better)







Do you exercise? If yes, what type and how frequently?




Do you feel that you procrastinate a lot and do not have enough mental focus to finish projects?

Are you experiencing a lot of stress lately? For how long and why?


MEDICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTS

Do you take any prescription medications or medications bought on the internet or black market?
If so, please list, and give dosages:





What supplements do you take (vitamins, minerals, neutraceuticals, etc.)? List all (with amounts or dosages) each day.

 

[Sussex Guy]

Have you ever taken Propecia or Proscar (finasteride) for hair loss or prostate inflammation, Accutane for acne, or anabolic steroids? Yes i did try Propecia for a month a long time ago (maybe 4 years) but had to stop as sex drive decrease, went back to normal after stopping. I have taken anabolic steroids as a youngster!

Have you had a traumatic head injury? Nope.
Have you taken pain killers (opiates) for several months? ​Nope.

Do you suffer from depression and/or anxiety? I would say mildly but more due to lethargy / lack of interest in things. I would say I am not depressed though, life is great except sex drive and motivation.

Have you ever been diagnosed with sleep apnea via a sleep study? If yes, do you use a CPAP machine?
Nope.

Do you take frequent naps? Nope.
Do you feel refreshed when you wake up in the morning? Sometimes but rarely.

Average hours of sleep per night: 8.
Do you usually go to bed after 10 pm? Nope.

Tell us about your diet (The more details, the better) Pretty healthy, mainly meat and vedge. Nothing refined, no sugars, low salt... quite a bit of coffee though!

Do you exercise? If yes, what type and how frequently? Twice a week... 1 hours weights, would love to do more but not enough energy / focus. Used to be 5 times and 90 minutes split 50/50 cardio and weights.

Do you feel that you procrastinate a lot and do not have enough mental focus to finish projects? Very much so!

Are you experiencing a lot of stress lately? For how long and why No more than normal, I am normally high functioning in work and tasks... love getting stuff done and excelling at work.

MEDICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTS

Do you take any prescription medications or medications bought on the internet or black market? Nothing, I use regaine foam and Nizoral shampoo?

What supplements do you take (vitamins, minerals, neutraceuticals, etc.)? List all (with amounts or dosages) each day. ​None.

 

[dallas101346]

Not to hijack. But what can cause the lack of mental focus

 

[Vince]

There are male testosterone receptors throughout your body, but the largest concentration is in the heart and brain.

 

[Gene Devine]

Need to see more labs:


Testosterone Total
DHEA-S
Testosterone Free and/or Bioavailable
Estradiol (“sensitive” assay only)
Testosterone Free
Chemistries
SHBG
CBC
LH
PSA
FSH
Prolactin

DHT
TSH
FT4
FT3

 

[Sussex Guy]

Thanks for the responses so far.

I assume more tests would best be carried out with a TRT specialist. I am in the UK so would do this privately.