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I was diagnosed with low T symptoms.

My initial blood test showed:-

Total T 12.6

I then had a second test which showed:-

Total T 10.3 SHBG 30 FAI 34.3 TSH 1.11

It was decided that I would be put on 2 pumps of Testogel 16.2 and retest in 6 weeks. This test came back as:-

Total T 8.5

I was advised to increase pumps to 4 and will be getting retested in a few weeks from now.

I have been feeling much better on 4 pumps, morning erections are back, sexdrive increased, muscle mass increasing, energy increasing which is all good.

I have also decided to put some of the pump onto my scrotum - this sometimes leaves a warm sensation but its fine. This will increase absorption.

I was wondering is it okay to put on scrotum if it doesn't hurt?

I was wondering if on 2 pumps my test was 8.5 - I should be expecting around 17 for next test or maybe more as the scrotum will increase absorption. Hoping to be around 28 mark

Is my SHBG at a good level?

I have no ideas what FAI is and what it means?

My TSH level was classified as borderline - is this something to worry about?

<blockquote data-quote="spluff" data-source="post: 276549" data-attributes="member: 46550">I was diagnosed with low T symptoms.My initial blood test showed:-Total T 12.6I then had a second test which showed:-Total T 10.3&nbsp; SHBG 30&nbsp; FAI 34.3&nbsp; TSH 1.11It was decided that I would be put on 2 pumps of Testogel 16.2 and retest in 6 weeks.&nbsp; This test came back as:-Total T 8.5I was advised to increase pumps to 4 and will be getting retested in a few weeks from now.I have been feeling much better on 4 pumps,&nbsp; morning erections are back, sexdrive increased, muscle mass increasing, energy increasing which is all good.I have also decided to put some of the pump onto my scrotum - this sometimes leaves a warm sensation but its fine.&nbsp; This will increase absorption.I was wondering is it okay to put on scrotum if it doesn&#039;t hurt? I was wondering if on 2 pumps my test was 8.5 - I should be expecting around 17 for next test or maybe more as the scrotum will increase absorption.&nbsp; Hoping to be around 28 markIs my SHBG at a good level?I have no ideas what FAI is and what it means?My TSH level was classified as borderline - is this something to worry about?</blockquote>

[QUOTE="spluff, post: 276549, member: 46550"] I was diagnosed with low T symptoms. My initial blood test showed:- Total T 12.6 I then had a second test which showed:- Total T 10.3 SHBG 30 FAI 34.3 TSH 1.11 It was decided that I would be put on 2 pumps of Testogel 16.2 and retest in 6 weeks. This test came back as:- Total T 8.5 I was advised to increase pumps to 4 and will be getting retested in a few weeks from now. I have been feeling much better on 4 pumps, morning erections are back, sexdrive increased, muscle mass increasing, energy increasing which is all good. I have also decided to put some of the pump onto my scrotum - this sometimes leaves a warm sensation but its fine. This will increase absorption. I was wondering is it okay to put on scrotum if it doesn't hurt? I was wondering if on 2 pumps my test was 8.5 - I should be expecting around 17 for next test or maybe more as the scrotum will increase absorption. Hoping to be around 28 mark Is my SHBG at a good level? I have no ideas what FAI is and what it means? My TSH level was classified as borderline - is this something to worry about? [/QUOTE]

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TRT Hormone Predictor Widget

Understanding Your Hormones

Estradiol (E2)

A form of estrogen produced from testosterone. Important for bone health, mood, and libido. Too high can cause side effects; too low can affect well-being.

DHT

Dihydrotestosterone is a potent androgen derived from testosterone. Affects hair growth, prostate health, and masculinization effects.

Free Testosterone

The biologically active form of testosterone not bound to proteins. Directly available for cellular uptake and biological effects.

Scientific Reference

Lakshman KM, Kaplan B, Travison TG, Basaria S, Knapp PE, Singh AB, LaValley MP, Mazer NA, Bhasin S. The effects of injected testosterone dose and age on the conversion of testosterone to estradiol and dihydrotestosterone in young and older men. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2010 Aug;95(8):3955-64.

DOI: 10.1210/jc.2010-0102 | PMID: 20534765 | PMCID: PMC2913038