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Testosterone Replacement, Low T, HCG, & Beyond
Blood Test Discussion
Needing advice----normal Total T, low free T
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<blockquote data-quote="UnsureNewbie" data-source="post: 90817" data-attributes="member: 15461"><p>Hey guys, I actually posted a thread here a couple months back wondering whether to go the TRT route or not. Well I tried some dietary stuff etc. and took two blood tests a couple weeks back. Just to remind you guys of my symptoms: low energy, feels like I have lost 30% of strength in the gym, zero libido, erectile problems, no morning wood, need many days to recover after running etc., sleep problems. </p><p></p><p>Just to give you a summary of my previous blood work:</p><p></p><p>My total testosterone is always in the high 500 range (usually between 550-600). Two years ago when my symptoms started I only used to measure the total testosterone. My solid Total T levels really surprised me as I had all the symptoms of low T. However I was also happy because I thought that my symptoms may be just temporary and would take care of themselves. Unfortunately the symptoms stayed the same. After further searching the web I measured free testosterone (my doc is super cooperative) which came back at the very low end of the reference range (it was 11 on a scale of 10-40). This kinda explained my symptoms. I tried to get that value up through super healthy lifestyle but unfortunately it did not work out.</p><p></p><p>March 2017:</p><p>Total Testosterone 583 (250-830)</p><p>Free Testosterone 11 (10-41)</p><p></p><p>The latest two bloodworks had the following:</p><p></p><p>Total Testosterone 727 (250-830)</p><p>SHBG 76 (25-89)</p><p>LH 7.4 (1.2-8.2)</p><p>FSH 9.6 (1.5- 16.4)</p><p></p><p>I then took another one that included "measured" (not calculated) free Testosterone:</p><p></p><p>Total Testosterone 562 (250-830)</p><p>Free Testosterone 2.11 (3.84- 34.4) LOW</p><p>Shbg 42 (15-95)</p><p>Estradiol 47 (<40) High --> this was the only time I took E2</p><p></p><p>I haven't been taking any supplements whatsoever. So essentially my body is able to produce LH/FSH in high amounts, and also total testosterone....but unfortunately most of it gets bounded and thus little Free T available. Does anybody know why? Am I primary or secondary or something? Can your testicles be dysfunctional and yet able to produce Total Testosterone in the high 500s? To me it seems as if there is no way around TRT but looking at these results it seems as if my Hypothalamus and testicles are actually working just fine....or am I misreading something? Any advice appreciated</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="UnsureNewbie, post: 90817, member: 15461"] Hey guys, I actually posted a thread here a couple months back wondering whether to go the TRT route or not. Well I tried some dietary stuff etc. and took two blood tests a couple weeks back. Just to remind you guys of my symptoms: low energy, feels like I have lost 30% of strength in the gym, zero libido, erectile problems, no morning wood, need many days to recover after running etc., sleep problems. Just to give you a summary of my previous blood work: My total testosterone is always in the high 500 range (usually between 550-600). Two years ago when my symptoms started I only used to measure the total testosterone. My solid Total T levels really surprised me as I had all the symptoms of low T. However I was also happy because I thought that my symptoms may be just temporary and would take care of themselves. Unfortunately the symptoms stayed the same. After further searching the web I measured free testosterone (my doc is super cooperative) which came back at the very low end of the reference range (it was 11 on a scale of 10-40). This kinda explained my symptoms. I tried to get that value up through super healthy lifestyle but unfortunately it did not work out. March 2017: Total Testosterone 583 (250-830) Free Testosterone 11 (10-41) The latest two bloodworks had the following: Total Testosterone 727 (250-830) SHBG 76 (25-89) LH 7.4 (1.2-8.2) FSH 9.6 (1.5- 16.4) I then took another one that included "measured" (not calculated) free Testosterone: Total Testosterone 562 (250-830) Free Testosterone 2.11 (3.84- 34.4) LOW Shbg 42 (15-95) Estradiol 47 (<40) High --> this was the only time I took E2 I haven't been taking any supplements whatsoever. So essentially my body is able to produce LH/FSH in high amounts, and also total testosterone....but unfortunately most of it gets bounded and thus little Free T available. Does anybody know why? Am I primary or secondary or something? Can your testicles be dysfunctional and yet able to produce Total Testosterone in the high 500s? To me it seems as if there is no way around TRT but looking at these results it seems as if my Hypothalamus and testicles are actually working just fine....or am I misreading something? Any advice appreciated [/QUOTE]
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