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Testosterone Replacement, Low T, HCG, & Beyond
Testosterone Basics & Questions
Questions re. finding the optimal dose and testing
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<blockquote data-quote="alsi33" data-source="post: 275254" data-attributes="member: 43540"><p>Yes, all these deficiencies were diagnosed by different doctors at different times (endos and internists). Unfortunately, I have been on HC for the last 15 years and did not take testosterone which was a big mistake. I was not guided properly for many years. Also, I had some major issued tolerating thyroid and DHEA for some time in the past but have been tolerating ok more recent. I now realized that due to not taking testosterone all these years, i developed insulin resistance and a bunch of bad related symptoms. I had significant improvement in insulin resistance while on testosterone.</p><p></p><p>My lab tests total testosterone and bioavailable testosterone. How does one calculate free testosterone using albumin as you mentioned? Also, when I test, do I do it early in AM before taking testosterone dose, is it ok? Or I should test some hours after the dose to know how it is working?</p><p></p><p>Because my condition is probably more complicated than most because of multiple hormone deficiencies, I just want to understand how would I know if my dose of testosterone is optimal? My prescription is for 150 mg but, for example, in Dr. Hertoghe’s book “the hormone handbook”, it says that men can take up to 300 mg. I know this question is not for now but just a bit confused what to look for to know if I am on an optimal dose.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="alsi33, post: 275254, member: 43540"] Yes, all these deficiencies were diagnosed by different doctors at different times (endos and internists). Unfortunately, I have been on HC for the last 15 years and did not take testosterone which was a big mistake. I was not guided properly for many years. Also, I had some major issued tolerating thyroid and DHEA for some time in the past but have been tolerating ok more recent. I now realized that due to not taking testosterone all these years, i developed insulin resistance and a bunch of bad related symptoms. I had significant improvement in insulin resistance while on testosterone. My lab tests total testosterone and bioavailable testosterone. How does one calculate free testosterone using albumin as you mentioned? Also, when I test, do I do it early in AM before taking testosterone dose, is it ok? Or I should test some hours after the dose to know how it is working? Because my condition is probably more complicated than most because of multiple hormone deficiencies, I just want to understand how would I know if my dose of testosterone is optimal? My prescription is for 150 mg but, for example, in Dr. Hertoghe’s book “the hormone handbook”, it says that men can take up to 300 mg. I know this question is not for now but just a bit confused what to look for to know if I am on an optimal dose. [/QUOTE]
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