SHBG - First time tested, 26.9 is good?

[cja]

This is my first SHBG test, just curious if it is a little low? I know someone will point out that triglyceride are pretty high, but they are up due to taking Naproxen. When triglyceride was tested in December, they were at 119. My LDL has also dropped since beginning TRT, so only makes sense that triglyceride would be normal if not for the Naproxen.

I am a bit curious about my T levels though. 6 weeks ago my T was 1130 with Free T at 24.5, my E2 was high at this time, 48.2
I havent made any protocol changes besides adding a third AI pill, E2 is now lower due to that.


current labs
http://i.imgur.com/0lrF5V4.png

 

[Vince]

I don't think your shbg is too low, not bad. You could consider adding NAC, for your low HDL. Maybe some niacin "endur-acin" if you can tolerate the flushing. I can buy endur-acin cheaper at amazon that at the company website. Your fasting glucose is also high

 

[cja]

I don't think your shbg is too low, not bad. You could consider adding NAC, for your low HDL. Maybe some niacin "endur-acin" if you can tolerate the flushing. I can buy endur-acin cheaper at amazon that at the company website. Your fasting glucose is also high

Forgot to mention, I did not fast. In fact I had eaten a doughnut and drank a Starbucks Frappuccino on the way to LabCorp. I had no idea they were pulling these types of tests, it had no indication on the script that said fast for this lab work.

Any idea why adding a 3rd AI pill into my protocol reduced my Test levels? This was a T and E lab pulled in March, same protocol, only the AI was .22mg Armidex 2 times a week as to 3 times a week as shown on my latest labs. I had actually figured my Test levels to be higher this time. More AI means less conversion, meaning more Testosterone in the blood. That proved false, confused about that one???

old lab T and E
http://i.imgur.com/fodRBeU.png

 

[CoastWatcher]

But, how are you feeling? Or, rather, how were you feeling before you saw these lab results?

 

[cja]

But, how are you feeling? Or, rather, how were you feeling before you saw these lab results?

Honestly, I feel OK besides some things that can only be explained by the E2 going from 48 to 35. One is penis sensitivity, its gone, left the building. And speaking of building, its almost impossible to build up to a finish. Some mild anxiety has returned, but I have been under a lot of stress lately. I went out on disability from work, lower back problems. MRI shows disc slippage, though it is minor it still hurts! The stress is evident in my DHEA levels, last time I tested they were 130, this time 120. I dont take the pills I had compounded for me, I was getting groggy and they took the blame. Since the MRI was done yesterday, perhaps some of my stress will subside. Ill be starting Physical Therapy soon, and the hope is this will keep me from any crazy steroid shots in the back, or even surgery.

I got off track a bit, back to how I feel. I am having to urinate often, well more than often, it is a lot. What is strange is the streams are weak and take a while to get started. Another thing I have noticed is I am getting little flakes of skin on my face, this occurs around where my nose meets my eyes, even up into the eyebrows. I also have some crazy dry scalp going on as of late, guessing I am getting rid of water/fluids faster than my body can absorb them.

Ever see or hear of anything like this? If I didnt know better I would think my E2 was low.


edit...I'm not trying to say I was doing better with higher E2, I was bloated and oily all the time. I got fatigued and sleepy as well with higher E2, though I had better sensitivity and finishing was easier. I do wonder what would happen if I dropped E2 even lower though, to say 25. My guess is I prob wouldnt like it much.

also, for what its worth I have started to take the DHEA again, after dinner this time.

 

[AbsoluteZ3R0]

How often are you injecting testosterone? The lower total may simply be a result of you getting your blood drawn during your trough rather than your peak. If both tests were done at the exact same time relative to your injection, then I'm honestly not sure how you could end up with a lower total. Also, how long have you been on trt, and how long have you been taking the third AI pill?

 

[Vince]

Forgot to mention, I did not fast. In fact I had eaten a doughnut and drank a Starbucks Frappuccino on the way to LabCorp. I had no idea they were pulling these types of tests, it had no indication on the script that said fast for this lab work.

Any idea why adding a 3rd AI pill into my protocol reduced my Test levels? This was a T and E lab pulled in March, same protocol, only the AI was .22mg Armidex 2 times a week as to 3 times a week as shown on my latest labs. I had actually figured my Test levels to be higher this time. More AI means less conversion, meaning more Testosterone in the blood. That proved false, confused about that one???

old lab T and E
http://i.imgur.com/fodRBeU.png

Not fasting changes a lot of stuff, I even fast for a regular testosterone lab.

 

[cja]

How often are you injecting testosterone? The lower total may simply be a result of you getting your blood drawn during your trough rather than your peak. If both tests were done at the exact same time relative to your injection, then I'm honestly not sure how you could end up with a lower total. Also, how long have you been on trt, and how long have you been taking the third AI pill?

The third AI pill started mid March. Ive been on TRT 5 months or so, the first month was too low of dosage though. Both tests were at trough, same lab, same shipment of T, stored on the same location. I have been scratching my head on this to say the least.

Not fasting changes a lot of stuff, I even fast for a regular testosterone lab.

I havent been but will start doing so, for all labs.