San Antonio, TX with 588 test

ryn996

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Looking for Dr recommendations in San Antonio, TX.

Had my test checked a few weeks ago. It was 588. Am I wasting my time trying to get on TRT? Thanks
 
It appears you've wasted your time already, total testosterone in the absence of free testosterone doesn't tell us anything. SHBG binds sex hormones and if elevated, your total testosterone wouldn't matter as your free testosterone would likely be in the gutter.

Free testosterone is the portion of testosterone circulating in your bloodstream, total testosterone is bound to SHBG and therefore not bioavailable.
 
Testosterone - 588
Free T - 70.3
Free T + Weakly Bound - 168
SHBG- 74
No estradiol on the print out.

Feel lethargic, low motivation, weak in the gym, depressed at times.
 
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Testosterone - 588
Free T - 70.3
Free T + Weakly Bound - 168
SHBC - 74
No estradiol on the print out.

Feel lethargic, low motivation, weak in the gym, depressed at times.

As I suspected, high SHBG is the only way you could possibly experience low testosterone with an Total T of 588. TRT is your only way forward as injectable testosterone lowers SHBG which will free up more Free T.

You will require levels near or above the normal ranges to ever have enough Free T.

I would say you're wasting time by not being on TRT.
 
I’m 39.

I got started with Defy today. Got the labs done and filled out all the paperwork. I should hear back from them next week, once the labs come back.
 

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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.

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