I have a problem taking testosterone now. I am 70 years old. The standard testosterone level is 380 to 400 ng/dL. Mine is 90. PSA is normal. What should I do?
Background: I was diagnosed with HIV in 1986. In 2001 I had non-Hodgkins lymphoma, with six months of chemotherapy. After that my T-cells were ~20. I was diagnosed with hypogonadism and had adrenal insufficiency. Since then I have been taking testosterone supplements. In 2006 I received a new combination therapy and my viral load became undetectable and T-cell began to rise. In 2024 I was on 50 mg (0.5 mL) per week of subcutaneous testosterone. When I developed severe urinary flow problems, I had a Aquablation procedure for BPH, and since then I am not able to take testosterone. I tried with a low level gel but as soon as I take it I develop urinary retention. So I have stopped all testosterone. My level of testosterone now is 90.
Background: I was diagnosed with HIV in 1986. In 2001 I had non-Hodgkins lymphoma, with six months of chemotherapy. After that my T-cells were ~20. I was diagnosed with hypogonadism and had adrenal insufficiency. Since then I have been taking testosterone supplements. In 2006 I received a new combination therapy and my viral load became undetectable and T-cell began to rise. In 2024 I was on 50 mg (0.5 mL) per week of subcutaneous testosterone. When I developed severe urinary flow problems, I had a Aquablation procedure for BPH, and since then I am not able to take testosterone. I tried with a low level gel but as soon as I take it I develop urinary retention. So I have stopped all testosterone. My level of testosterone now is 90.
