Do you have low testosterone?

[Kristian]

I recently made a blood analysis..and for my 21 years old the results of testosterone were shockingly low....

I workout 4 times per week since 4 years and eat properly.

I was talking with the doctor about if it was normal the results for my age and he said that definitely it wasn't..

He has told me that I can opt to use a TRT (Testosterone Replacement Therapy),in the form of injections or gel..

I recently did a reseach on the internet and there are lot of guys in the same situation...amazing..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPHeybt7UyE

I'm wondering if there has been relation of my low testosterone to problems I usually have like:
*Anxiety
*Depression(no longer with sometimes episodes).

Because the levels of T in all the analysis were very low.

I can't believe that it can be an identified problem(the fact is that it is a problem):

http://boldanddetermined.com/2012/08/19/low-testosterone-levels/

 

[MidniteSpecial]

What was the number? What time of day did he take blood?

 

[Kristian]

What was the number? What time of day did he take blood?

I made it during the morning with the empty stomach.

the number was 1.72 ng/ml with a reference values between 2.41-8.27

 

[Every10GivesMeA10]

Same story here.

But there has to be an underlying issue because low test for your age isn't normal.... Did you check your other hormones? Maybe an MRI of the pituitary gland would be useful as well.

 

[Bad Hussar]

Just coming out of left-field here, but could be due to Varicocele, which I'm surprised isn't really mentioned on this board since it's very common in adolescent males and men.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Varicocele

If so there are new surgeries which are apparently very successful. The younger one gets it seen to the better.

 

[reaper23]

I tested in the 200's (350-900) a few times. age 37. had MRI of pituitary. doc calls it "idiopathic secondary hypogonadism"

getting on 100 mg test cyp / week was the best move i've made in a long time

changed my life

 

[Bricks]

I tested in the 200's (350-900) a few times. age 37. had MRI of pituitary. doc calls it "idiopathic secondary hypogonadism"

getting on 100 mg test cyp / week was the best move i've made in a long time

changed my life

Can you go into more detail about this?

How did it change you attitude to life, feeling of well being etc?

Was the change instant? how often do you take testosterone?

Tested at 420ng/dl @ 26 years old normal range is 200-1200, I figure im on the low side but not dire. The thing about those ranges is that they are for men from 14-90 years old. A young guy shouldnt be at the lower end of the spectrum.

 

[MidniteSpecial]

I tested in the 200's (350-900) a few times. age 37. had MRI of pituitary. doc calls it "idiopathic secondary hypogonadism"

getting on 100 mg test cyp / week was the best move i've made in a long time

changed my life

Can you go into more detail about this?

How did it change you attitude to life, feeling of well being etc?

Was the change instant? how often do you take testosterone?

Tested at 420ng/dl @ 26 years old normal range is 200-1200, I figure im on the low side but not dire. The thing about those ranges is that they are for men from 14-90 years old. A young guy shouldnt be at the lower end of the spectrum.

How do you feel? Ambition?
How is your sex drive?

 

[TheBulldozer]

Is this a number that appears on a routine blood test or do I have to ask my doctor for this specific test?

 

[reaper23]

everything has improved. well being, mood, energy, libido.

i take 50 mg twice a week.

it took about 6 weeks for it really to even out and get my test levels up to 1000.

ambition, drive, everything is much improved.

it was as if i was walking around with a 400 lb vest on at all times, underwater.

now i'm buzzing around

 

[MidniteSpecial]

Just coming out of left-field here, but could be due to Varicocele, which I'm surprised isn't really mentioned on this board since it's very common in adolescent males and men.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Varicocele

If so there are new surgeries which are apparently very successful. The younger one gets it seen to the better.

Pretty sure I have a varicocele. A doc told me I did when I was in high school getting a physical. Never got it checked out again and my testosterone is normal.

 

[MidniteSpecial]

everything has improved. well being, mood, energy, libido.

i take 50 mg twice a week.

it took about 6 weeks for it really to even out and get my test levels up to 1000.

ambition, drive, everything is much improved.

it was as if i was walking around with a 400 lb vest on at all times, underwater.

now i'm buzzing around

How long have you been on it?

 

[Bricks]

I tested in the 200's (350-900) a few times. age 37. had MRI of pituitary. doc calls it "idiopathic secondary hypogonadism"

getting on 100 mg test cyp / week was the best move i've made in a long time

changed my life

Can you go into more detail about this?

How did it change you attitude to life, feeling of well being etc?

Was the change instant? how often do you take testosterone?

Tested at 420ng/dl @ 26 years old normal range is 200-1200, I figure im on the low side but not dire. The thing about those ranges is that they are for men from 14-90 years old. A young guy shouldnt be at the lower end of the spectrum.

How do you feel? Ambition?
How is your sex drive?

Often lethargic, sex drive has decreased recently. My main issue i believe is the fact i lived on soy milk from a child untill about 20 due to a dairy allergy. Drive and killer instinct has always been the drainer for me.

Work out 5 days a week lifting and running and feel ok though...

Need to get tested again.

 

[Seduction Sutra]

@OP thanks for the youtube link, I think I might try some HCG only treatment since I still want to have kids in the future.

 

[speakeasy]

Question, is one test enough to determine anything? Wouldn't you need multiple tests due to the fact that your t-levels have a lot of variance?

 

[Wayout]

Been through this for many years and tried testosterone therapy. Basically it's not worth it! You get easily get testosterone prescribed and get it up into 900-1200 in about a week. See if you like it. Your body will stop naturally produce testosterone and starts producing estrogen instead. You will develop female tits if you continue using Testosterone. You will also absorb lots of it in your hair follicles and eventually start balding. Your skin will take a hit and you will look much older.
You body makes enough T. There is actually no NORMAL reading....everyone is different.
It's safe though to try it for a week or two.

 

[worldwidetraveler]

Been through this for many years and tried testosterone therapy. Basically it's not worth it! You get easily get testosterone prescribed and get it up into 900-1200 in about a week. See if you like it. Your body will stop naturally produce testosterone and starts producing estrogen instead. You will develop female tits if you continue using Testosterone. You will also absorb lots of it in your hair follicles and eventually start balding. Your skin will take a hit and you will look much older.
You body makes enough T. There is actually no NORMAL reading....everyone is different.
It's safe though to try it for a week or two.

Got a link to studies supporting your claims?

 

[Rompetoto]

Been through this for many years and tried testosterone therapy. Basically it's not worth it! You get easily get testosterone prescribed and get it up into 900-1200 in about a week. See if you like it. Your body will stop naturally produce testosterone and starts producing estrogen instead. You will develop female tits if you continue using Testosterone. You will also absorb lots of it in your hair follicles and eventually start balding. Your skin will take a hit and you will look much older.
You body makes enough T. There is actually no NORMAL reading....everyone is different.
It's safe though to try it for a week or two.

.
The gyno can easily be avoided with aromatase inhibitors. So your saying a guy with hypogonadism can produce enough T?

 

[speakeasy]

Here's a home test kit for $33 on amazon. Includes lab results.

http://www.amazon.com/Testosterone-...=dp_db_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1

I wonder if this is as reliable as bloodwork at the lab?

 

[MidniteSpecial]

I would go onto t nation forum and find a approved specialist in your area.

In the mean time try this protocol for a month.

1. Pumpkin seeds. 2-4 ounces a day. Natures best tonic for the prostate.

2. Carrot cucumber beet juice 10 oz 3 oz 3 oz. 1-3 pints a day. Strong kidney alkalizer. Helps heal damage to bladder, prostate, supra renal glands and other parts directly affected by the kidneys.

3. Wheat germ oil. It contains vitamin e which is essential for Hormone production.

4. Ripe bananas. Eat them like they are going out of style. They are rich in potassium, tryptophan and other nutrients that restore the nervous system and help eliminate impotence. They also contain enzymes that help manufacture sexual hormones.

5. Pick up yoga. Do man poses that promote blood flow to the gonads.

5. Take some good ginseng.

6. Bee pollen. Contains enzymes and other elements that stimulate production of sexual hormones.

7. Don't eat white flour or man made sugar products. Don't drink coffee.

8. Raw oysters. High in Zinc just like pumpkin seeds. Have you tried taking zinc?

*What are your vitamin d levels. Get out in the sun without sun screen or take bio fusion liquid vitamin d drops.

*Have raw sex with healthy young women.