Had test checked yesterday

[caribeman]

Reason why I had it checked is very low libido, tired (more than usual), lack of sleep, others. I realize that as I age (43 y/o)things will change but I want to be aware of those I can fix or even regulate. These symtoms have increased on a yearly basis.

Here are the results from the HRT clinic:
Testo: 496ng/dl
Total PSA: 024ng/ml(?)

So basically by their standards I am ok. Be aware I had test level checked at my relgular doctor 2 years ago and it was in the 550s but I guess compared to some of the guys here this number is not bad.

I asked this HRT if they test for Free Test, they dont. They basically test just for the above mentioned.

For those with similar numbers or symtoms, what have you done to improve your situation?

Thanks.

 

[pbhardbody]

Reason why I had it checked is very low libido, tired (more than usual), lack of sleep, others. I realize that as I age (43 y/o)things will change but I want to be aware of those I can fix or even regulate. These symtoms have increased on a yearly basis.

Here are the results from the HRT clinic:
Testo: 496ng/dl
Total PSA: 024ng/ml(?)

So basically by their standards I am ok. Be aware I had test level checked at my relgular doctor 2 years ago and it was in the 550s but I guess compared to some of the guys here this number is not bad.

I asked this HRT if they test for Free Test, they dont. They basically test just for the above mentioned.

For those with similar numbers or symtoms, what have you done to improve your situation?

Thanks.

Ive never heard of an HRT clinic not checking your free test, IGF-1, LH, FSH, etc. Usually they check about 17 different panels when you get bloodwork done. Ive been a patient at 3 different HRT clinics over the past 5 years or so, and it is always the same panels that each different one wanted.

Are you sure you are at a legit HRT clinic?

To best determine what you need to do, you really need to get some additional info by having the additional panels done.

I have a friend that works at an HRT clinic. If you want, PM me and I can put you in touch with him and you can get a professional second opinion.

 

[caribeman]

PM sent

 

[pendit]

I can vouch for pb, he helped me out. My panel came back with a total test of 547, but my free test was 8. Low free test sucks ass, I've been suffering for a few years with it. (or more, who knows...) I always wrote off my chronic tiredness to a huge workload and stress. Once I started developing gyno and having problems running up the flag pole, I knew something needed to be done. We'll see how this works out.

 

[caribeman]

well, I spoke to the guy recomended and I have to say he was very straight forward which was a good thing. PB, thanks for helping out bro. Will post if I decide to go that route.

 

[goin on 4T]

Test levels fluctuate day to day, hour to hour. It could be that you took this test 2 hours later than the previous one, or you slept 1 hour less, or had 2 glasses of wine the night before. Many variables. Also Test level isn't the best determining test, you need to know your free/bio-available test that is what makes you horney n stuff.

Reason why I had it checked is very low libido, tired (more than usual), lack of sleep, others. I realize that as I age (43 y/o)things will change but I want to be aware of those I can fix or even regulate. These symtoms have increased on a yearly basis.

Here are the results from the HRT clinic:
Testo: 496ng/dl
Total PSA: 024ng/ml(?)

So basically by their standards I am ok. Be aware I had test level checked at my relgular doctor 2 years ago and it was in the 550s but I guess compared to some of the guys here this number is not bad.

I asked this HRT if they test for Free Test, they dont. They basically test just for the above mentioned.

For those with similar numbers or symtoms, what have you done to improve your situation?

Thanks.

 

[caribeman]

I took the test 2 years ago not 2 hours ago.... they only tested as per decription so I need to get a full test instead.

 

[clozto50]

I told another guy about this company www.anylabtestnow.com . You can walk in and tell them what you want such as a full male hormone panel and they will do it alot cheaper than through your doc. This will tell you where your at but really its time to start trt if your over 40.

 

[caribeman]

Truth of the matter is that my doc will not take outside tests. Although this is a good idea if you are self medicating as you should check your blood levels.