Hello everyone,
Found this site a couple of weeks ago and have been checking out the posts and trying to educate myself on where I should start and if TRT is the way to go for me. Some great information and been great learning from everyone with their case histories.
I am 43, a father of a 3 yr old and with another one on the way. Married for last 6 years. Run my own business part time and work part time as a supply teacher. Have been feeling pretty tired the last 3 years. My son really didn't sleep much the first year of his life so thought the fatigue was just the lack of sleep and still trying to run a business. Downsized the business and now son is sleeping well so get 6-8hrs of sleep each night yet still found myself really tired all the time, low motivation to do things, libido has been low last 3-4years. Did have a right hip replacement in Nov. of 2015
I hit the weights 3-4 times per week, do cardio 2-3 times per week and 70-80% of the time each a good nutrient dense diet with fairly high protein/fat. Despite, this have not seen as much improvement in fat levels going down or weight moving much. Recently cut off coffee as found was too dependent for an energy pick me up.
I am 5, 8", weigh 188 this morning and bodyfat roughly 23%. Have always struggled in putting on muscle mass and when try to lose fat, tend to lose muscle/strength as well despite trying to keep the weights
up.
Supplements I currently take:
D3-10,000 IU 3-4 times per week (was taking 50, 000 IU since D levels were low on last blood work. Has improved energy levels.)
Thorne B Complex (1 a day)
Meriva HP from Thorne (Curcumin) (1 a day)
Omega 3 Liquid Fish Oil (1 tsp a day)
1 Thorne Multi
Growing up, I played lots of soccer. Some concussions through this along with a soccer ball or two to the testicles. Never had them checked for damage but remember one incident was sore for a good week or two in my mid 20's. Also, trained and competed in kickboxing for a period of 15 years, with the competitive side being over about 5 years. Many blows to the head from sparring/competing, with serious concussions causing me to quit in 2005.
In early June, went to my family doctor and asked to have my testosterone checked along with a few other markers as hadn't had any blood work in a couple of years. This was done via Life Labs.
Asked to get referred out to see an Endo. Saw here about 3 weeks ago and bascially dismissed me saying I am in range and didn't think testosterone would help me despite all my symptoms and past history.
I am willing to go over the border and get more specific blood work through Discounted labs and will post here once I do so. Hope someone can provide a doctor or two I can get a referral to. I am in Southwestern Ontario.
Hematology
#5639
WBC 4.8 4.0 - 11.0 x E9/L
RBC 4.84 4.50 - 6.00 x E12/L
Hemoglobin 140 135 - 175 g/L
Hematocrit 0.42 0.400 - 0.500 L/L
MCV 86 80 - 100 fL
MCH 28.9 27.5 - 33.0 pg
MCHC 337 305 - 360 g/L
Platelets 204 150 - 400 x E9/L
RDW 13.5 11.5 - 14.5 %
Differential
Neutrophils 2.7 2.0 - 7.5 x E9/L
Lymphocytes 1.6 1.0 - 3.5 x E9/L
Monocytes 0.4 0.2 - 1.0 x E9/L
Eosinophils 0.1 0.0 - 0.5 x E9/L
Basophils 0.0 0.0 - 0.2 x E9/L
Biochemical Investigation of Anemias
#5687
Ferritin HI 291 22-275 ug/L
General Chemistry
Glucose Fasting 5.4 3.6 - 6.0 mmol/L
Hemoglobin A1C/Total Hemoglobin 5.3 <6.0 %
Creatinine 94 67-117 umol/L
Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) 85
An eGFR from 60-89 ml/min/1.73 m2 is consistent
with mildly decreased kidney function. However,
in the absence of other evidence of kidney
disease, eGFR values in this range do not fulfill
the KDIGO criteria for chronic kidney disease.
Interpret results in concert with ACR measurement.
For patients of African descent, the reported
eGFR must be multiplied by 1.15.
Effective May 4 2015, eGFR is calculated using
the CKD-EPI 2009 equation.
KDIGO 2012 guidelines highlight the importance of
eGFR and urine albumin creatinine ratio (ACR) in
screening, diagnosis and management of CKD.
Results for eGFR should be interpreted in concert
with ACR.
Urate 418 230-480 umol/L
Alanine Aminotransferase 28 <50 U/L
Lipids
Hours After Meal 13 Hours
Triglyceride 1.11 mmol/L
Cholesterol 5.50 mmol/L
HDL Cholesterol 1.63 mmol/L
Non HDL Cholesterol 3.87 mmol/L
Non HDL-Cholesterol is not affected by the
fasting status of the patient.
LDL Cholesterol 3.37 mmol/L
Consider the non HDL-C value as an alternate
lipid target if monitoring treatment in
intermediate or high risk patients.
Cholesterol/HDL Cholesterol 3.4
Lipid Target Values Lipid Target Values should be based on patient
10 year CVD risk assessment.
! High or Intermediate CVD risk
-----------!-----------------------------------
Primary ! LDL-C < or = 2.0 mmol/L OR
Tx target ! > or = 50% decrease in LDL-C
Thyroid Function
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone [TSH] 1.04 0.32-4.00 mIU/L
Tumour Markers
Prostate Specific Antigen 0.70 <4.0 ug/L
Methodology: Abbott Architect immunoassay.
Results should not be interpreted in isolation as
absolute evidence of the presence or absence of
malignant disease.
Changes in serial results may be misleading
unless all Total PSA results are from the same
laboratory method.
Reproductive and Gonadal
Testosterone 11.3 8.4 - 28.8 nmol/L
Total Testosterone levels may not reflect the
biologically-active testosterone when SHBG levels
are abnormal.
Bone Markers
25-Hydroxyvitamin D 84 75 - 250 nmol/L
Season, race and dietary intake affect 25-Hydroxy
Vitamin D levels. Highest levels are found in
the summer months and lowest levels during the
winter.
Found this site a couple of weeks ago and have been checking out the posts and trying to educate myself on where I should start and if TRT is the way to go for me. Some great information and been great learning from everyone with their case histories.
I am 43, a father of a 3 yr old and with another one on the way. Married for last 6 years. Run my own business part time and work part time as a supply teacher. Have been feeling pretty tired the last 3 years. My son really didn't sleep much the first year of his life so thought the fatigue was just the lack of sleep and still trying to run a business. Downsized the business and now son is sleeping well so get 6-8hrs of sleep each night yet still found myself really tired all the time, low motivation to do things, libido has been low last 3-4years. Did have a right hip replacement in Nov. of 2015
I hit the weights 3-4 times per week, do cardio 2-3 times per week and 70-80% of the time each a good nutrient dense diet with fairly high protein/fat. Despite, this have not seen as much improvement in fat levels going down or weight moving much. Recently cut off coffee as found was too dependent for an energy pick me up.
I am 5, 8", weigh 188 this morning and bodyfat roughly 23%. Have always struggled in putting on muscle mass and when try to lose fat, tend to lose muscle/strength as well despite trying to keep the weights
up.
Supplements I currently take:
D3-10,000 IU 3-4 times per week (was taking 50, 000 IU since D levels were low on last blood work. Has improved energy levels.)
Thorne B Complex (1 a day)
Meriva HP from Thorne (Curcumin) (1 a day)
Omega 3 Liquid Fish Oil (1 tsp a day)
1 Thorne Multi
Growing up, I played lots of soccer. Some concussions through this along with a soccer ball or two to the testicles. Never had them checked for damage but remember one incident was sore for a good week or two in my mid 20's. Also, trained and competed in kickboxing for a period of 15 years, with the competitive side being over about 5 years. Many blows to the head from sparring/competing, with serious concussions causing me to quit in 2005.
In early June, went to my family doctor and asked to have my testosterone checked along with a few other markers as hadn't had any blood work in a couple of years. This was done via Life Labs.
Asked to get referred out to see an Endo. Saw here about 3 weeks ago and bascially dismissed me saying I am in range and didn't think testosterone would help me despite all my symptoms and past history.
I am willing to go over the border and get more specific blood work through Discounted labs and will post here once I do so. Hope someone can provide a doctor or two I can get a referral to. I am in Southwestern Ontario.
Hematology
#5639
WBC 4.8 4.0 - 11.0 x E9/L
RBC 4.84 4.50 - 6.00 x E12/L
Hemoglobin 140 135 - 175 g/L
Hematocrit 0.42 0.400 - 0.500 L/L
MCV 86 80 - 100 fL
MCH 28.9 27.5 - 33.0 pg
MCHC 337 305 - 360 g/L
Platelets 204 150 - 400 x E9/L
RDW 13.5 11.5 - 14.5 %
Differential
Neutrophils 2.7 2.0 - 7.5 x E9/L
Lymphocytes 1.6 1.0 - 3.5 x E9/L
Monocytes 0.4 0.2 - 1.0 x E9/L
Eosinophils 0.1 0.0 - 0.5 x E9/L
Basophils 0.0 0.0 - 0.2 x E9/L
Biochemical Investigation of Anemias
#5687
Ferritin HI 291 22-275 ug/L
General Chemistry
Glucose Fasting 5.4 3.6 - 6.0 mmol/L
Hemoglobin A1C/Total Hemoglobin 5.3 <6.0 %
Creatinine 94 67-117 umol/L
Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) 85
An eGFR from 60-89 ml/min/1.73 m2 is consistent
with mildly decreased kidney function. However,
in the absence of other evidence of kidney
disease, eGFR values in this range do not fulfill
the KDIGO criteria for chronic kidney disease.
Interpret results in concert with ACR measurement.
For patients of African descent, the reported
eGFR must be multiplied by 1.15.
Effective May 4 2015, eGFR is calculated using
the CKD-EPI 2009 equation.
KDIGO 2012 guidelines highlight the importance of
eGFR and urine albumin creatinine ratio (ACR) in
screening, diagnosis and management of CKD.
Results for eGFR should be interpreted in concert
with ACR.
Urate 418 230-480 umol/L
Alanine Aminotransferase 28 <50 U/L
Lipids
Hours After Meal 13 Hours
Triglyceride 1.11 mmol/L
Cholesterol 5.50 mmol/L
HDL Cholesterol 1.63 mmol/L
Non HDL Cholesterol 3.87 mmol/L
Non HDL-Cholesterol is not affected by the
fasting status of the patient.
LDL Cholesterol 3.37 mmol/L
Consider the non HDL-C value as an alternate
lipid target if monitoring treatment in
intermediate or high risk patients.
Cholesterol/HDL Cholesterol 3.4
Lipid Target Values Lipid Target Values should be based on patient
10 year CVD risk assessment.
! High or Intermediate CVD risk
-----------!-----------------------------------
Primary ! LDL-C < or = 2.0 mmol/L OR
Tx target ! > or = 50% decrease in LDL-C
Thyroid Function
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone [TSH] 1.04 0.32-4.00 mIU/L
Tumour Markers
Prostate Specific Antigen 0.70 <4.0 ug/L
Methodology: Abbott Architect immunoassay.
Results should not be interpreted in isolation as
absolute evidence of the presence or absence of
malignant disease.
Changes in serial results may be misleading
unless all Total PSA results are from the same
laboratory method.
Reproductive and Gonadal
Testosterone 11.3 8.4 - 28.8 nmol/L
Total Testosterone levels may not reflect the
biologically-active testosterone when SHBG levels
are abnormal.
Bone Markers
25-Hydroxyvitamin D 84 75 - 250 nmol/L
Season, race and dietary intake affect 25-Hydroxy
Vitamin D levels. Highest levels are found in
the summer months and lowest levels during the
winter.
