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Testosterone Replacement, Low T, HCG, & Beyond
Blood Test Discussion
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<blockquote data-quote="CoastWatcher" data-source="post: 65340" data-attributes="member: 2624"><p>You clearly responded to the topical testosterone, but you noted that you didn't expect these results. So the question is, how do you feel? A total testosterone value such as you posted, for a man on androgen replacement, would disappoint many (perhaps most) patients. Not because there's anything to be gained by chasing a specific number, but because there is a pretty clear pattern that the benefits of TRT don't assert themselves until higher levels are achieved. How would you rate your libido, erectile issues, fatigue, endurance, and physical/gym performance now as opposed to when you began therapy? Having made those points, it's important to note that with TRT nothing should come as a surprise; you may be feeling remarkably better with the lab profile you posted. You have an excellent free testosterone level - I did not see your SHBG, was it run? I'm asking because it would be interesting to know if the free testosterone is misleading due to rapid clearance.</p><p></p><p>On a pragmatic level, how experienced is your doctor in managing protocols? Given that you did respond, from 173 to over 600 in terms of your testosterone, how likely is it that you'll be considered "cured" - no matter how you subjectively feel? Given that you respond to topical delivery, one course of action might be to visit a compounding pharmacy and have a higher concentration testosterone cream prepared. That would be a better approach, I feel, than simply increasing the amount of Testim (something a lot of doctors would be inclined to order).</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CoastWatcher, post: 65340, member: 2624"] You clearly responded to the topical testosterone, but you noted that you didn't expect these results. So the question is, how do you feel? A total testosterone value such as you posted, for a man on androgen replacement, would disappoint many (perhaps most) patients. Not because there's anything to be gained by chasing a specific number, but because there is a pretty clear pattern that the benefits of TRT don't assert themselves until higher levels are achieved. How would you rate your libido, erectile issues, fatigue, endurance, and physical/gym performance now as opposed to when you began therapy? Having made those points, it's important to note that with TRT nothing should come as a surprise; you may be feeling remarkably better with the lab profile you posted. You have an excellent free testosterone level - I did not see your SHBG, was it run? I'm asking because it would be interesting to know if the free testosterone is misleading due to rapid clearance. On a pragmatic level, how experienced is your doctor in managing protocols? Given that you did respond, from 173 to over 600 in terms of your testosterone, how likely is it that you'll be considered "cured" - no matter how you subjectively feel? Given that you respond to topical delivery, one course of action might be to visit a compounding pharmacy and have a higher concentration testosterone cream prepared. That would be a better approach, I feel, than simply increasing the amount of Testim (something a lot of doctors would be inclined to order). [/QUOTE]
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