HRT for low-normal levels?

[fakename]

Hi,

Been on the board for a while but wanted some anonymity with this one. I am 27 years old and had my natural test levels measured for the first time by the doc last week due to some symptoms that i have been having. regardless, results came back as follows:

total - 474 ng/dl
free - 92 pg/ml or 1.9% free

now this falls in the normal range according to the lab, but isn't this low for a 27 year old? doc won't even talk to me about it but wants to prescribe anti-depressants....what do u guys think?

Thanks

 

[mikefear]

I had a sneaking suspicion that my levels were low and my doc tested me.. i was 21 at the time (a little over a year ago) and my levels came back at 280.. doc started me on HRT at 300mg once a month..i didnt feel anything. went to 450mg/month at once..started to feel it.. so i stuck with 450mg/month (spread to 225mg eow)..now I am seeing another doctor and he pushed me to 200mg/week..

go see an anti-aging doc and he'll get you on something.. but really, 474 is nothing to worry about

 

[bilter]

474 / 92 are not a bad numbers (even at 27). If I were you I would not opt for TRT unitl its a very last resort.

 

[ScienceGeek]

Any reason for the 'last resort' phrasing?

 

[fakename]

but isn't 474/92 much less than optimal at 27. This isn't seriously limiting gains?

 

[Maxgain]

474 / 92 are not a bad numbers (even at 27). If I were you I would not opt for TRT unitl its a very last resort.

When accompanied by symptoms they are pretty bad you need to realise people will respond differently to same circulating amounts

Mike fear your therapy is dreadful by your doctor eow injections should not of been done you would of been on a rollercoaster. When were levels measured I dont see how you would need 200mg/wk and have you introduced hcg.

Fakename were other levels measured ie oestrogen cortisol thyroid etc

 

[fakename]

When accompanied by symptoms they are pretty bad you need to realise people will respond differently to same circulating amounts

Mike fear your therapy is dreadful by your doctor eow injections should not of been done you would of been on a rollercoaster. When were levels measured I dont see how you would need 200mg/wk and have you introduced hcg.

Fakename were other levels measured ie oestrogen cortisol thyroid etc

no, doc looked at me like i was idiot and barely agreed to test total and free levels. told me the results were 'perfectly fine'. do you think a specialist would see eye to eye with me on this?

 

[bilter]

as stated above if you are not demostrating any symtoms of low test levels no Dr is going to agree to treat you. with trt. An really your levels are fine, the range considered "normal" is 300-1100 ng/dl. the range is wide for a reason, age and genetics have a lot to do with it. Honesly, I would love my levels to be what yours are

 

[mighty306]

as stated above if you are not demostrating any symtoms of low test levels no Dr is going to agree to treat you. with trt. An really your levels are fine, the range considered "normal" is 300-1100 ng/dl. the range is wide for a reason, age and genetics have a lot to do with it. Honesly, I would love my levels to be what yours are

does anyone know of any research that states levels by age range?

 

[thelion2005]

Your testing results are within range. You are not a candidate for legal HRT.

What other conditions are present that would prompt your Dr. to prescribe anti-d's?

What are your stats ... diet ... exercise plan?
And why are you shopping for steroid supplements?