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FINALLY - my results are in....big trouble?
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JKurz1
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Hmmm...what would cause them to be low? He seems to think that since my test is so incredibly low, it's screwing with everything else........I haven't been sick in years, but that prob. makes no difference eh? Would be around mary jane the night before have any effect? I smoked once in college, but my bro is pretty daily........
JKurz1
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Guess he's pretty smart.............
Are low testosterone levels bad for your heart?
On the contrary, low testosterone levels (especially free testosterone) may increase the risk of atherosclerosis. Studies show that testosterone may actually promote the health of the cells lining the blood vessels and reduce risk of the disease [5, 6, 7, 8, 9].
Low testosterone levels
Men with low testosterone levels have more abdominal fat, and their endothelial cells don't function as well. They're also at greater risk of insulin resistance [4].
This suggests that having normal testosterone levels (rather than low testosterone levels) could actually be good for you.
In men with low testosterone levels, administration of supplemental testerone increases blood flow to areas such as the brain and sex organs. In one Italian study, treatment with transdermal testosterone improved the erectile response to viagra [1].
So, how are low testosterone levels and blood flow linked?
Your heart pumps blood through tubes called blood vessels. These are lined with endothelial cells that secrete a chemical called nitric oxide. Nitric oxide opens blood vessels and helps to stimulate the flow of blood.
Low testosterone levels may be one reason why endothelial cells stop working properly. This leads to poor blood flow. You'll have trouble getting erections during sex. Blood flow to the muscles during exercise will also be reduced.
Healthy endothelial cells, on the other hand, promote the delivery of blood to your muscles during exercise. Improved blood flow to the brain means you can think clearly and quickly. Sexual arousal and performance is also improved.
In spite of the widespread belief that testosterone supplementation increases the risk of heart disease, evidence to support this is lacking.
Although large doses of testosterone, such as those used by athletes and recreational body builders, decrease high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol concentrations, replacement doses of testosterone have only a modest effect on HDL in placebo-controlled trials [10].
In fact, according to a review by the preeminent androgen physiologist Dr. Shalendar Bhasin, "In epidemiological studies, serum total and free testosterone concentrations have been inversely correlated with intra-abdominal fat mass, risk of coronary artery disease and type II diabetes. Testosterone administration to middle-aged men is associated with decreased visceral fat and glucose concentrations and increased insulin sensitivity. Testosterone infusion increases coronary blood flow. Similarly, testosterone replacement retards atherogenesis in experimental models of atherosclerosis."
Are low testosterone levels bad for your heart?
On the contrary, low testosterone levels (especially free testosterone) may increase the risk of atherosclerosis. Studies show that testosterone may actually promote the health of the cells lining the blood vessels and reduce risk of the disease [5, 6, 7, 8, 9].
Low testosterone levels
Men with low testosterone levels have more abdominal fat, and their endothelial cells don't function as well. They're also at greater risk of insulin resistance [4].
This suggests that having normal testosterone levels (rather than low testosterone levels) could actually be good for you.
In men with low testosterone levels, administration of supplemental testerone increases blood flow to areas such as the brain and sex organs. In one Italian study, treatment with transdermal testosterone improved the erectile response to viagra [1].
So, how are low testosterone levels and blood flow linked?
Your heart pumps blood through tubes called blood vessels. These are lined with endothelial cells that secrete a chemical called nitric oxide. Nitric oxide opens blood vessels and helps to stimulate the flow of blood.
Low testosterone levels may be one reason why endothelial cells stop working properly. This leads to poor blood flow. You'll have trouble getting erections during sex. Blood flow to the muscles during exercise will also be reduced.
Healthy endothelial cells, on the other hand, promote the delivery of blood to your muscles during exercise. Improved blood flow to the brain means you can think clearly and quickly. Sexual arousal and performance is also improved.
In spite of the widespread belief that testosterone supplementation increases the risk of heart disease, evidence to support this is lacking.
Although large doses of testosterone, such as those used by athletes and recreational body builders, decrease high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol concentrations, replacement doses of testosterone have only a modest effect on HDL in placebo-controlled trials [10].
In fact, according to a review by the preeminent androgen physiologist Dr. Shalendar Bhasin, "In epidemiological studies, serum total and free testosterone concentrations have been inversely correlated with intra-abdominal fat mass, risk of coronary artery disease and type II diabetes. Testosterone administration to middle-aged men is associated with decreased visceral fat and glucose concentrations and increased insulin sensitivity. Testosterone infusion increases coronary blood flow. Similarly, testosterone replacement retards atherogenesis in experimental models of atherosclerosis."
ohashi
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Don't think pot causes a decrease in WBC count, though it might short-term.
I wouldn't say that your WBC, etc are low because your testosterone levels are shot, but rather, something is wrong with your endocrine system, and is propogating all over (meaning, low testosterone is a symptom, not a cause). Your bodily systems are closely tied together, and a "malfunction" in one part somewhere will cause a ripple effect throughout.
I wouldn't say that your WBC, etc are low because your testosterone levels are shot, but rather, something is wrong with your endocrine system, and is propogating all over (meaning, low testosterone is a symptom, not a cause). Your bodily systems are closely tied together, and a "malfunction" in one part somewhere will cause a ripple effect throughout.
JKurz1
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ohashi said:
Like in the post above yours, I/we are pretty confident all of this is stemming from low test............so, this is why I havent been able to gain weight right? AND what I want to know if why havent I gained a bunch of fat? I mean I'm about 6-7% bf........thought a symptom was abdominal fat gain?
No I wouldn't worry to much. I think in most cancer cases WBC goes up unless its in the cancer is in the bone, in which case the RBC would be low too, as yours is. But that could be cause by many different things.
Did you do a tren cycle recently? I've heard of it affecting the immune system and lower WBC count. Often patients recieving chemo have low WBC count. Check this site out for more info. http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/help/default.asp?page=314
Did you do a tren cycle recently? I've heard of it affecting the immune system and lower WBC count. Often patients recieving chemo have low WBC count. Check this site out for more info. http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/help/default.asp?page=314
ohashi
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JKurz1 said:
I really don't want to speculate on this, because no one on this board has enough information (you need an endocrologist to do some testing on you), but you can receive a shitload of bad advice easily. If your insurance covers it, see an endocrologist and tell him you would like to find the root instead of treating the symptoms.
Gigantasor
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JKurz1 said:
Your white blood cells will drop when you undergo treatement for cancer. If you are healthy and they show a drop it just means yoru Immune system is running low.
Things such as Chemo Therapy and Radiaiton treatment can cause your white blood cells to drop off dramatically. You are not undergoing any of these treatments so cancer should no even be a concern right now.
JKurz1
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Thanks for the help, but my doc didn't seem overly concerned...........He wanted to get me going on the patch and get the additional bloodwork done.....I think I'd have a few systoms if it was pretty serious.....When cancer hits the bone, you don't have much time, from what I've seen..........
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