my body isn't producing testosterone (clean)

[obsessis]

i got some bloodwork done and the doctor said i have really low testosterone. i had to go back to submit 7 vials of blood for more testing. he spoke with an endocrinologist to try to figure out what's going on. he said i will most likely be given shots or cream to use to bring my testosterone back up. he said the normal for one type was 50 - 450 and my test was 18. it is causing some problems with my body (slight gyno, sensitive nipples, no sex drive or energy).

I am wondering what you guys would do if you find out you aren't producing testosterone. do you know what the doctor will give me? is there anything that I should specifically ask for? what should I do? i have no idea.

will i need to do anything to make sure the testosterone doesn't cause any bad side effects? i figure it wouldn't since it'd only bring it up to 'normal' levels. what should I expect?

 

[JohnnyWest]

what was your last cycle, i'm guessing you don't know or didn't know what pct is at the time. the cream/shots is trt (testosterone replacemant therapy), it will ARTIFICIALLY raise your test levels but will do nothing to restore your hpta.
And the gyno is from your cycle, not low test levels. how long since your last shot?

 

[drrman]

how old are you bro? have you ever done steroids in the past or most important recently?

 

[Huckster]

Grab some AIFM bro!Stuff will have you up and running in no time.I've got mine on the way to help me boost up my natural T levels.

 

[drrman]

Grab some AIFM bro!Stuff will have you up and running in no time.I've got mine on the way to help me boost up my natural T levels.

if his test levels are clinically that low and are that way without steroid use AIFM is not going to get him where he needs to be


and im in no way knocking AIFM.....just saying i don't think an aromatose inhibitor will do the trick in this case


we need more information from this guy

 

[gautho]

I say pump the test in bro! Consider off cycle 250-500mg week. The docs will probably prescribe testim or androgel. We are all here to help bro.

 

[heavy_duty]

might give you a script for Andriol

 

[gautho]

might give you a script for Andriol

Not here in the U.S.

 

[heavy_duty]

try Alpha Male then

 

[obsessis]

I'm sorry, I forgot to add I'm 26. I have never used steroids. i came here for the nutrition/workout forum and decided to ask since this is something that happens at the end of cycles from what i've read.


edit: I don't know if maybe this has been happening for awhile or what. i've always been skinny, i used to work out 4 to 5 days a week and couldn't put on any muscle when i was 21 or so, for a solid 8 months. i'm 6'1" and i was always 170 or so but i've bloated up, i am putting on fat, probably retaining water. i'm sure this started with the drop as well.

i finally went to the dr after my breasts became sore, like my nipples. my breasts are swollen/grown a bit. no lumps or anything.

i have been taking medication that is known to do this so it isn't a big surprise. i will be on it for three or four more months. I am hoping things go back to normal when I'm off it. it is kind of similar except my medication isn't hormone related.