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<blockquote data-quote="CoastWatcher" data-source="post: 112954" data-attributes="member: 2624"><p>Don't feel apologetic for not knowing much about hormone replacement, but be aware that you are now taking the first steps in becoming your own health advocate - an essential step in dealing with hypogonadism (or any other health issue). </p><p></p><p>You need a SHBG test. If your doctor won't order one, <a href="http://www.discountedlabs.com" target="_blank">www.discountedlabs.com</a> can offer you a self-testing option through LabCorp. Many of us turn to them regularly as we engage in self-monitoring. I see no mention of a PSA being run; was one ordered? It's another essential baseline that has to be noted at the start of therapy, and then followed regularly. It, too, can be obtained from <a href="http://www.discountedlabs.com" target="_blank">www.discountedlabs.com</a> if your doctor wasn't aware of the necessity of ordering it. When did you last have a CBC and a CMP pulled? </p><p></p><p>The importance of the SHBG level can not be overstated. If low(er), a whopping dose of testosterone such as you're injecting is counterproductive. To achieve success you'll need to inject smaller, more frequent doses over the course of the week. If high(er), a large dose MAY be necessary. Protocol design is a guess without knowing the SHBG number. That one was not ordered is a dead giveaway that this doctor is out of his league. </p><p></p><p>You're young. Was a discussion about fertility engaged in? Any idea as to what may be behind your hypogonadism? Primary or secondary in origin? How is your sleep, might you have apnea (sleep disorders hammer hormones)? Head injury or testicluar trauma?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CoastWatcher, post: 112954, member: 2624"] Don't feel apologetic for not knowing much about hormone replacement, but be aware that you are now taking the first steps in becoming your own health advocate - an essential step in dealing with hypogonadism (or any other health issue). You need a SHBG test. If your doctor won't order one, [URL="http://www.discountedlabs.com"]www.discountedlabs.com[/URL] can offer you a self-testing option through LabCorp. Many of us turn to them regularly as we engage in self-monitoring. I see no mention of a PSA being run; was one ordered? It's another essential baseline that has to be noted at the start of therapy, and then followed regularly. It, too, can be obtained from [URL="http://www.discountedlabs.com"]www.discountedlabs.com[/URL] if your doctor wasn't aware of the necessity of ordering it. When did you last have a CBC and a CMP pulled? The importance of the SHBG level can not be overstated. If low(er), a whopping dose of testosterone such as you're injecting is counterproductive. To achieve success you'll need to inject smaller, more frequent doses over the course of the week. If high(er), a large dose MAY be necessary. Protocol design is a guess without knowing the SHBG number. That one was not ordered is a dead giveaway that this doctor is out of his league. You're young. Was a discussion about fertility engaged in? Any idea as to what may be behind your hypogonadism? Primary or secondary in origin? How is your sleep, might you have apnea (sleep disorders hammer hormones)? Head injury or testicluar trauma? [/QUOTE]
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