Low-Normal test 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

 

[Maxgain]

Your doctor is an absolute idiot who does not have a clue. Find one who specialises in hrt. What country are you in

 

[fakename]

USA. Should i be looking for an endo, urologist, or an anti-aging doc?

 

[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?

 

[fakename]

constant lethargy, depression, easily irritable, no facial hair, minimal body hair, timidity, lack of agression...

the only thing that is right on is sex drive.

 

[Zircon]

mine was 492 and I'm 28. My sex drive took a serious dive a couple of years ago...btu I was always extremely skinny and late to develop.

I have avg facial and body hair.

I still sometimes feel lethargic, but it's better now.

At wht time did you have this test, in the morning or evening?

And most important can u give us the lab references/ranges for your tests. THeir machines are calibrated...and not all ranges are the same.

I think 472 is low, but often its more important hwo you use the testosterone...ie how much free test you have.

 

[fakename]

mine was 492 and I'm 28. My sex drive took a serious dive a couple of years ago...btu I was always extremely skinny and late to develop.

I have avg facial and body hair.

I still sometimes feel lethargic, but it's better now.

At wht time did you have this test, in the morning or evening?

And most important can u give us the lab references/ranges for your tests. THeir machines are calibrated...and not all ranges are the same.

I think 472 is low, but often its more important hwo you use the testosterone...ie how much free test you have.

Test was taken at 9am.

I measured at:

total 474
free 92.3
percent free 1.95

reference ranges
250-1100
35-155
1.10-2.80

 

[Maxgain]

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

You are wrong no standard doctor will do it as they dont have the knowledge any antiaging dr will and it will be paid for by insurance.

 

[fakename]

You are wrong no standard doctor will do it as they dont have the knowledge any antiaging dr will and it will be paid for by insurance.

do anti-aging docs typically accept insurance? i have found a long sitance prescribing physician but not sure if this is the best option as i won't be continuously monitored...

may be the only option at this point though...

 

[Maxgain]

do anti-aging docs typically accept insurance? i have found a long sitance prescribing physician but not sure if this is the best option as i won't be continuously monitored...

may be the only option at this point though...

I am not sure for doctors I was actually talking about the paynment of the drugs most insurance companies pay for it so it obviously is lega and legit. I would advise you to check out "mesomorphosis forum" type it into google. It is mainly based in US and has data for finding doctors as well as 3 very competant drs on the board all of which would most likely be infavor of trying hrt over antideps