Vince Carter
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IF you need insurance to cover things look at Low T Center, I was only paying $15/week with them. The care and protocol left something to be desired but it's an option.
IF you need insurance to cover things look at Low T Center, I was only paying $15/week with them. The care and protocol left something to be desired but it's an option.
I'm 22 years old, was told yesterday my testosterone was at 197.
I didn't realize that someone could make a baby with testosterone that low.
Not sure, from everything I've read low testosterone doesn't make it impossible it just makes it difficult.
I suppose that improbability will turn into an impossibility once I get going with treatment thought right?
Not impossible, but makes it harder. https://www.excelmale.com/forum/sho...-looking-to-get-my-T-up-and-get-wife-pregnant
Well, you're going to feel miserable on that protocol. As has been pointed out to you on this and other threads, the key to success on a TRT protocol is small amounts of testosterone injected frequently. A good starting dose is 50mg every 3.5 days. With the program you've been prescribed your estradiol will skyrocket, and within 10-14 days, depending on a number of factors - mainly SHBG - you will have eliminated the amount you've been injected...and feel miserable for three weeks. Then you start the fun all over again. This doctor is not going to help you recover from hypogonadism. He failed to test for SHBG, estradiol (using the LC, MS/MS test), DHT...he's a menace.
Thanks, I go in next week for another injection, then two weeks after that i get blood work done, then I go see my doctor.
He's ONLY testing for total testosterone on that test.
Hopefully he sees that things don't look the way they should be looking and changes protocol.
Thanks for your help again.
Well, you're going to feel miserable on that protocol. As has been pointed out to you on this and other threads, the key to success on a TRT protocol is small amounts of testosterone injected frequently. A good starting dose is 50mg every 3.5 days. With the program you've been prescribed your estradiol will skyrocket, and within 10-14 days, depending on a number of factors - mainly SHBG - you will have eliminated the amount you've been injected...and feel miserable for three weeks. Then you start the fun all over again. This doctor is not going to help you recover from hypogonadism. He failed to test for SHBG, estradiol (using the LC, MS/MS test), DHT...he's a menace.
I agree, except for Total T of all those tests they're all kind of just ancillary to TRT and have little direct bearing.
Fantastic, several members have now recommended them, If my upcoming doctor appointment doesn't result in a breakthrough I'm going to go ahead and consult with Defy. Thanks a lot man.
Call Defy, or email them, tomorrow. They will answer each and every question you have (including cost-related issues). Line them up - you'll not find relief with your current doctor.
Just shot them an email. Hopefully I get something figured out, thanks again!
Predict estradiol, DHT, and free testosterone levels based on total testosterone
This tool provides predictions based on statistical models and should NOT replace professional medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your TRT protocol.
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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.
Dihydrotestosterone is a potent androgen derived from testosterone. Affects hair growth, prostate health, and masculinization effects.
The biologically active form of testosterone not bound to proteins. Directly available for cellular uptake and biological effects.
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