38 years old and blood work came in INPUT PLEASE :)

[jasil]

I've always been athletic and never have used any type steroid EVER. Well, like many I noticed my workouts had gotten harder, my diets had to be stricter then ever and the results were still not like they were in my younger years, my sex drive ws blah instead of just wanting to BANG I would have to actively think about it, erections were weak and never ever morning wood, add to that no energy and I was getting frustrated.

Viagra/Cialis would always cure most of the softer erection piece, but I want that animalistic desire again and for body to respond the way it used to.

I went to my conventional Urologist who laughed and then finally found a anti aging clinic about 60 miles away EEEEEK. The DR there is very progressive and in some badass shape himself and every guy in was there for their shot.

We did blood work back to back a week apart and here are the results:

B12 855pg/ml 2nd time 817
Estradiol 20.7pg/ml 2nd time 20.9
Testosterone Serum 422ng/dl 2nd time 409ng/dl
Thyroid Profile 1.37 iu/ml 2nd time 1.41 iu/ml
PSA 1.5 2nd time 1.5
IGF-1 179ng/dl 2nd time 182ng/dl

Any thoughts on this? My biggest fear is getting BPH or accelerating the risk of a cardiovasuclar event or prostate cancer? Would love any input you have and thanks a ton!!

Any thoughts on this? I would love to see how much better I felt with Testosterone around 800-900ng/dl.

 

[Megatron28]

I've always been athletic and never have used any type steroid EVER. Well, like many I noticed my workouts had gotten harder, my diets had to be stricter then ever and the results were still not like they were in my younger years, my sex drive ws blah instead of just wanting to BANG I would have to actively think about it, erections were weak and never ever morning wood, add to that no energy and I was getting frustrated.

Viagra/Cialis would always cure most of the softer erection piece, but I want that animalistic desire again and for body to respond the way it used to.

I went to my conventional Urologist who laughed and then finally found a anti aging clinic about 60 miles away EEEEEK. The DR there is very progressive and in some badass shape himself and every guy in was there for their shot.

We did blood work back to back a week apart and here are the results:

B12 855pg/ml 2nd time 817
Estradiol 20.7pg/ml 2nd time 20.9
Testosterone Serum 422ng/dl 2nd time 409ng/dl
Thyroid Profile 1.37 iu/ml 2nd time 1.41 iu/ml
PSA 1.5 2nd time 1.5
IGF-1 179ng/dl 2nd time 182ng/dl

Any thoughts on this? My biggest fear is getting BPH or accelerating the risk of a cardiovasuclar event or prostate cancer? Would love any input you have and thanks a ton!!

Any thoughts on this? I would love to see how much better I felt with Testosterone around 800-900ng/dl.

You need to include the reference ranges for each of the labs. Every lab is different.

 

[jasil]

You need to include the reference ranges for each of the labs. Every lab is different.

I had them, but deleted them figuring most were just looking at a raw number. Here they are:

B12 855pg/ml 2nd time 817/ reference range: 267-955
Estradiol 20.7pg/ml 2nd time 20.9/ reference range: 7.6-42.6
Testosterone Serum 422ng/dl 2nd time 409ng/dl reference range: 348-1197
Thyroid Profile 1.37 iu/ml 2nd time 1.41 iu/ml reference range: .45-4.500
PSA 1.5 2nd time 1.5 reference range: 0-4.0
igf-1 179ng/dl 2nd time 182ng/dl reference range: 69-226

 

[Megatron28]

I had them, but deleted them figuring most were just looking at a raw number. Here they are:

B12 855pg/ml 2nd time 817/ reference range: 267-955
Estradiol 20.7pg/ml 2nd time 20.9/ reference range: 7.6-42.6
Testosterone Serum 422ng/dl 2nd time 409ng/dl reference range: 348-1197
Thyroid Profile 1.37 iu/ml 2nd time 1.41 iu/ml reference range: .45-4.500
PSA 1.5 2nd time 1.5 reference range: 0-4.0
igf-1 179ng/dl 2nd time 182ng/dl reference range: 69-226

You are a little low for your age in the TT department, but not hypogonadal yet. Didn't they run LH and FSH? Need to see that to help identify if there may be a problem with your testicles or pituitary gland. How about prolactin?

Depending on that there may be some things you could look at to see if you can get your TT higher. Oh, did you have the labs taken first thing in the morning?

How's your sleep? Any sleep apnea? Poor sleep can really mess up your T.

Diet?

Over training?

Weight, height and bf%?

Anything else in your medical history? Illnesses? Trauma to testicles or head recently -- or before you noticed symptoms?

Anything else you can tell us that might help? You are kind of in that area where your TT is getting low, but where you still might be able to get things going again. In the 400's most docs won't want to put you on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) yet. And honestly, you should try to get your natty going again before you consider TRT.

 

[jasil]

You are a little low for your age in the TT department, but not hypogonadal yet. Didn't they run LH and FSH? Need to see that to help identify if there may be a problem with your testicles or pituitary gland. How about prolactin?

No, he did not.

Depending on that there may be some things you could look at to see if you can get your TT higher. Oh, did you have the labs taken first thing in the morning?

Yes, Labs both taken 8am and 930am

How's your sleep? Any sleep apnea? Poor sleep can really mess up your T.

Slight, but there is no fixing my sleep schedule. I work shift work so flip/flop days and nights never get a full 8 hours of sleep at least 5 days a week just 4 here then 2 later most of the time. The other 2 days or 8 full hours!

Diet?

Primarily a DASH diet 1800-1900/cal a day very clean blueberries, kale, brocolli, spinach, tomato juice from tomatoes, whey protien, 8 egg whites, 2oz nuts, 1 greek yogurt, 1 whole wheat pita with 2TB hummus, 6oz chicken breast is my typical diet 5-6 days a week. I do drink 4 5oz glasses of merlot a week and a couple margaritas once a month. Yes, I'm trying to lose weight I lose about 1lb a week on this.

Over training?

No, 3 on 1 off, but very HIIT based no more than 25 minutes totaly of weight training max 45 seconds in between sets and then walk for 30 min or elliptical for 20.

Weight, height and bf%?
229, 6'1, and way fat 21%

Anything else in your medical history? Illnesses? Trauma to testicles or head recently -- or before you noticed symptoms?

I have been on BP medicine for 10 years since I was 28 currently it's under control 130/85, but not optimal. It's gotten much worse over the lat 18 months this wasn't a night or day feeling. I would start working out more and in the lat 2 months really started to focus, but my energy level is still low and more importantly my erections are still weaker and that urge to bang is just way decreased. I used to be a 5-6/week person at 35 the freakier the better nowaday I'm happy with 1 time a week.

Anything else you can tell us that might help? You are kind of in that area where your TT is getting low, but where you still might be able to get things going again. In the 400's most docs won't want to put you on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) yet. And honestly, you should try to get your natty going again before you consider TRT.

It really sucks!! I talk to guys my age that have no ED issues.....while the difference between me normal and me on viagra is night and day! My stomach diameter is just way bigger than ever, muscles don't grow like they used to, I'm at a loss. Energy is nil I tell my wife "I just want to take naps and watch tv!" I used to hate naps never ever took a nap now I find myself going "It's 2pm might be nap time on the weekend".

Low T was just a shot in the dark. I have doctor friends that are Internist and a Family Practice and they say "Yeah, judging by your symptoms I know what you have!! It's called getting old you are pushing 40 man we aren't 21 anymore!"

 

[Megatron28]

You are a little low for your age in the TT department, but not hypogonadal yet. Didn't they run LH and FSH? Need to see that to help identify if there may be a problem with your testicles or pituitary gland. How about prolactin?

No, he did not.

Depending on that there may be some things you could look at to see if you can get your TT higher. Oh, did you have the labs taken first thing in the morning?

Yes, Labs both taken 8am and 930am

How's your sleep? Any sleep apnea? Poor sleep can really mess up your T.

Slight, but there is no fixing my sleep schedule. I work shift work so flip/flop days and nights never get a full 8 hours of sleep at least 5 days a week just 4 here then 2 later most of the time. The other 2 days or 8 full hours!

Diet?

Primarily a DASH diet 1800-1900/cal a day very clean blueberries, kale, brocolli, spinach, tomato juice from tomatoes, whey protien, 8 egg whites, 2oz nuts, 1 greek yogurt, 1 whole wheat pita with 2TB hummus, 6oz chicken breast is my typical diet 5-6 days a week. I do drink 4 5oz glasses of merlot a week and a couple margaritas once a month. Yes, I'm trying to lose weight I lose about 1lb a week on this.

Over training?

No, 3 on 1 off, but very HIIT based no more than 25 minutes totaly of weight training max 45 seconds in between sets and then walk for 30 min or elliptical for 20.

Weight, height and bf%?
229, 6'1, and way fat 21%

Anything else in your medical history? Illnesses? Trauma to testicles or head recently -- or before you noticed symptoms?

I have been on BP medicine for 10 years since I was 28 currently it's under control 130/85, but not optimal. It's gotten much worse over the lat 18 months this wasn't a night or day feeling. I would start working out more and in the lat 2 months really started to focus, but my energy level is still low and more importantly my erections are still weaker and that urge to bang is just way decreased. I used to be a 5-6/week person at 35 the freakier the better nowaday I'm happy with 1 time a week.

Anything else you can tell us that might help? You are kind of in that area where your TT is getting low, but where you still might be able to get things going again. In the 400's most docs won't want to put you on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) yet. And honestly, you should try to get your natty going again before you consider TRT.

It really sucks!! I talk to guys my age that have no ED issues.....while the difference between me normal and me on viagra is night and day! My stomach diameter is just way bigger than ever, muscles don't grow like they used to, I'm at a loss. Energy is nil I tell my wife "I just want to take naps and watch tv!" I used to hate naps never ever took a nap now I find myself going "It's 2pm might be nap time on the weekend".

Low T was just a shot in the dark. I have doctor friends that are Internist and a Family Practice and they say "Yeah, judging by your symptoms I know what you have!! It's called getting old you are pushing 40 man we aren't 21 anymore!"

I think you have probably seen a drop in your TT over time and it is starting to get to the point where you notice it. My guess is that it will probably keep getting worse if you don't do anything. It isn't just a function of getting older. Here's what I recommend:

Check LH, FSH and Prolactin. I am a little concerned that your docs didn't already do this. Kind of says they don't know what they are doing when it comes to hormones.

You HAVE to find a way to get better sleep. This will make a big difference and potentially keep you off TRT. Get a sleep study done too. Make sure you don't have sleep apnea or something. Poor sleep can absolutely mes up your TT.

Try cutting out the alcohol. See if it helps you feel better.

Keep up the weight loss. It can only help. Dropping the alcohol will help with this part too.

Try daily cialis instead of Viagra. Look for a post here by Austinite on the benefits of cialis. It does a lot more than just make you hard.

Keep us posted. And let us know what your labs come back with. Oh, get a CBC and Metabolic Panel too.

 

[jasil]

I think you have probably seen a drop in your TT over time and it is starting to get to the point where you notice it. My guess is that it will probably keep getting worse if you don't do anything. It isn't just a function of getting older. Here's what I recommend:

Check LH, FSH and Prolactin. I am a little concerned that your docs didn't already do this. Kind of says they don't know what they are doing when it comes to hormones.

I beleive he did do Prolactin it's not labelled that when Lab Corp does it. It's the TSH test that I posted above going off of the Labcorp test sheet.

You HAVE to find a way to get better sleep. This will make a big difference and potentially keep you off TRT. Get a sleep study done too. Make sure you don't have sleep apnea or something. Poor sleep can absolutely mes up your TT.

Really can't happen. I have 3 kids with full schedules taekwondo, cheerleading, basketball, volleyball, gymanstics it's all day everyday. Like today I slept from 7:30am-11:45am then took a nap from 2pm-3:30pm

Try cutting out the alcohol. See if it helps you feel better.

The alcohol does make me feel better.

Keep up the weight loss. It can only help. Dropping the alcohol will help with this part too.

agreed

Try daily cialis instead of Viagra. Look for a post here by Austinite on the benefits of cialis. It does a lot more than just make you hard.

will do, my fear was always side effects. I get every side effect on the sheet with viagra and since cialis is the same class I assumed I would live feeling flushed and hot and I can't have that!

Keep us posted. And let us know what your labs come back with. Oh, get a CBC and Metabolic Panel too.

I did get both of those all came back good per a ER doc I know I haven't seen the testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) guy yet.

I'll see him on Wed. so I'll let you know thanks for the feedback, so far!!

 

[Megatron28]

TSH is for thyroid. Prolactin is something else.

Read the post on cialis. I think you will like the advantages it has over viagra given yr initial post.

 

[Megatron28]

Can you post your CBC and Metabolic Panel results too? Any other recent labs that you have available? May help us spot something as it is related to Low T.

 

[jasil]

Well, Megatron I think the doctor I'm seeing is just a average Doctor on the subject not exceptional. He is a cosmetic surgeon and still rotates shifts at the ER from time to time. His whole clinic is surgeries and hormone replacement. When asked about the panels you mentioned he sort of blew it off saying "Yes, that can definitely be a problem, but is rarer than the internet makes it seem. We can do a panel in a month and see though."

He said my T was low for my age and would like to see it higher, but he treats off of symptoms not raw numbers. That many feel better at 500-600 and others 800-900. He wants my IGF higher, so when it's all said and done this is what I'm on:

200mg/TC injection every 7 days after 4 weeks blood work, then blood work again at 8, then he will prescribe self injections if there are no side effects and the blood work is clean. He also prescribed Sermorelin Acetate injections nightly 20iu to try to get my IGF in the 240-250 range.

He said my B and D were low and asked what multi I was on and advised some brands I could buy.

That was about it! My wife is a RN and is not really on board with any of this. She is under the belief this is all the natural aging process and let genetics fall as they may when it comes to anything cosmetic.....lol. As long as I don't look like the HULK she is okay with it and the blood work supports how I feel.

I guess I need to not overthink this and just see what the blood work says and how I feel. I talked to a buddy last night at the gym and he is doing 600mg of Test a week on a 12 week cycle plus a host of other stuff that is over my head. I just texted him and he laughed and said "Dude you are fine that's nothing!"

 

[DreDay187]

How much dietary fat are you taking in? It looks like you may be deficient and dietary fat plays an important role in endogenous hormone production.

 

[Megatron28]

Well, Megatron I think the doctor I'm seeing is just a average Doctor on the subject not exceptional. He is a cosmetic surgeon and still rotates shifts at the ER from time to time. His whole clinic is surgeries and hormone replacement. When asked about the panels you mentioned he sort of blew it off saying "Yes, that can definitely be a problem, but is rarer than the internet makes it seem. We can do a panel in a month and see though."

He said my T was low for my age and would like to see it higher, but he treats off of symptoms not raw numbers. That many feel better at 500-600 and others 800-900. He wants my IGF higher, so when it's all said and done this is what I'm on:

200mg/TC injection every 7 days after 4 weeks blood work, then blood work again at 8, then he will prescribe self injections if there are no side effects and the blood work is clean. He also prescribed Sermorelin Acetate injections nightly 20iu to try to get my IGF in the 240-250 range.

He said my B and D were low and asked what multi I was on and advised some brands I could buy.

That was about it! My wife is a RN and is not really on board with any of this. She is under the belief this is all the natural aging process and let genetics fall as they may when it comes to anything cosmetic.....lol. As long as I don't look like the HULK she is okay with it and the blood work supports how I feel.

I guess I need to not overthink this and just see what the blood work says and how I feel. I talked to a buddy last night at the gym and he is doing 600mg of Test a week on a 12 week cycle plus a host of other stuff that is over my head. I just texted him and he laughed and said "Dude you are fine that's nothing!"

I hate to tell you this, but your doc isn't even close to average. He is a very poor one. You should run away from him very quickly.

Not checking your LH, FSH and Prolactin is irresponsible! You don't know if you have primary or secondary hypogonadism. Knowing that may have allowed you to restart your natural test production by either seeing if you could fix any issues. Especially when you have Total Test levels at 422. While that is low for your age, you are not at the defined level for hypogonadism. You don't have to get too much higher for a healthy TT level. A restart may have gotten you there.

You need to check Prolactin to see if you may have a pituitary tumor. A diagnosis of secondary may indicate the need for an MRI of the pituitary as well. This is just plain irresponsible of him to not check you out fully. I would drop him immediately.

As for your wife, tell her you are simply going to be taking enough test to return your levels to normal. You will not be running a cycle to obtain supra-physiological levels. Testerosterone levels are NOT cosmetic. It was what makes a man a man. Ask her if she is ready for no estradiol and menopause -- is that cosmetic too?

I would not start the injections yet until you get to the bottom of things. That will mess you up further potentially.

If you are going to do injections though, insist on self-injections immediately. Tell him your wife is a nurse if he has any hesitations. And split the 200mg per week into 100mg injections every 3.5 days.

Did you discuss an Aromatase Inhibitor with him? You are very likely going to have an aromatization issue -- and thus high estradiol -- at the dose he prescribed.

Again, GET A NEW DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY!

 

[jasil]

I hate to tell you this, but your doc isn't even close to average. He is a very poor one. You should run away from him very quickly.

Not checking your LH, FSH and Prolactin is irresponsible! You don't know if you have primary or secondary hypogonadism. Knowing that may have allowed you to restart your natural test production by either seeing if you could fix any issues. Especially when you have Total Test levels at 422. While that is low for your age, you are not at the defined level for hypogonadism. You don't have to get too much higher for a healthy TT level. A restart may have gotten you there.

You need to check Prolactin to see if you may have a pituitary tumor. A diagnosis of secondary may indicate the need for an MRI of the pituitary as well. This is just plain irresponsible of him to not check you out fully. I would drop him immediately.

As for your wife, tell her you are simply going to be taking enough test to return your levels to normal. You will not be running a cycle to obtain supra-physiological levels. Testerosterone levels are NOT cosmetic. It was what makes a man a man. Ask her if she is ready for no estradiol and menopause -- is that cosmetic too?

I would not start the injections yet until you get to the bottom of things. That will mess you up further potentially.

If you are going to do injections though, insist on self-injections immediately. Tell him your wife is a nurse if he has any hesitations. And split the 200mg per week into 100mg injections every 3.5 days.

Did you discuss an Aromatase Inhibitor with him? You are very likely going to have an aromatization issue -- and thus high estradiol -- at the dose he prescribed.

Again, GET A NEW DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY!

I guess it could be a tumo maybe the reason he didn't was I had a upper cat scan 3 years ago for a lump in my neck and all was clear. Not that he should take my word for it!

Yes.....as far as a Aromatase inhibitor (AI) he mentioned it, but he said we would wait on blood work in 4 weeks to see.

My wife is a if your hair is grey go natural, little make up, that our culture is a vain one. She is more about health and fears side effects vs feeling better and one of her quotes is "Its our destiny to die" lol she is a lot cooler than I make her sound though.

So, you think he sucks because he didn't do a full female panel? Or those dosages are crazy? So many do so kuch more in the bodybuilding world why is what he prescribed so bad?

He said the reason is he wants to be sure the shots are give properly. Its only $22 .......I previously went to two Endos and my uroligist before this guy and they all said "You need no treatment!"

Then I see people like Sylvestor Stallonewho my wifes friend hangs out with and he is ridiculous at what 63 and is a huge testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) and hgh advocate.

Thoughts?

If I get the other panel done and it comes back normal then what? Go forward with this or?

 

[jasil]

How much dietary fat are you taking in? It looks like you may be deficient and dietary fat plays an important role in endogenous hormone production.

About 30-35grams of mono primarily from flaxseed, hummus, and olive oil.

 

[Megatron28]

I guess it could be a tumo maybe the reason he didn't was I had a upper cat scan 3 years ago for a lump in my neck and all was clear. Not that he should take my word for it!

Yes.....as far as a Aromatase inhibitor (AI) he mentioned it, but he said we would wait on blood work in 4 weeks to see.

My wife is a if your hair is grey go natural, little make up, that our culture is a vain one. She is more about health and fears side effects vs feeling better and one of her quotes is "Its our destiny to die" lol she is a lot cooler than I make her sound though.

So, you think he sucks because he didn't do a full female panel? Or those dosages are crazy? So many do so kuch more in the bodybuilding world why is what he prescribed so bad?

He said the reason is he wants to be sure the shots are give properly. Its only $22 .......I previously went to two Endos and my uroligist before this guy and they all said "You need no treatment!"

Then I see people like Sylvestor Stallonewho my wifes friend hangs out with and he is ridiculous at what 63 and is a huge testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) and hgh advocate.

Thoughts?

If I get the other panel done and it comes back normal then what? Go forward with this or?

A lot can happen in three years. Get the LH and FSH labs done. That's how you figure out if you are primary or secondary. Get prolactin. That helps indicate if you have a pituitary tumor. Ask your wife and she should be able to tell you this stuff too. These are not just Female Hormone panels. These hormones play a VERY important role in males too. Again, ask your wife and she may be able to tell you about that as a nurse.

Testosterone is not cosmetic. If you stop making insulin, do you do something about it or let yourself die? Low Testosterone has some very serious health issues attached to it such as cardiovascular problems. You absolutely need testosterone to be a healthy male or female. You need estrogen to be a healthy male or female as well. Ask your wife!

I am not saying he is a bad doc because of the dose he prescribed. That is a normal testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) dose (100-200mg is typical). I am saying he is a bad doc because he is not doing a full workup on you.

I really recommend that you do a LOT of reading on this testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) forum. All these questions have probably been addressed in the past. You need to become an expert on TRT. Here are a couple of things you can start reading.

https://aace.com/files/hypo-gonadism.pdf

Chapter 253 ? THE TESTIS AND MALE SEXUAL FUNCTION

 

[jasil]

I agree with the full workup piece megatron!! I've had numerous procedures done and its always I'm good. How many guys you know at 38 have had upper lower gis, full body cat scans, abdominal mri, bloodwork biannually, my wife says I'm a hypochodriac at times.

I'm going to push the panel tom, but again assuming it comes back in range do you feel the meds are ok?

Thanks again you have helped a ton!!

 

[Megatron28]

That's not how it works. Since you have Low T, we are not looking for your other labs to come out "normal" -- except for Prolactin. You can read about this more in the materials I gave you. But basically they tell us what type of hypogonadism you have.

We already know your Testosterone is on the low side. Not 200 low, but on the low side. Low T coupled with:

Below Normal or Normal LH and FSH indicates Secondary Hypogonadism
High LH and FSH indicates Primary Hypogonadism

Secondary means the problem is with your pituitary. Primary means the problem is with your testicles. As you might guess, what comes next is different. If you have secondary hypogonadism, you might be able to restart your HPTA with a drug like clomid. It also might be a good idea to get an MRI of your pituitiary. If you have primary hypo there is often less you can do to get yourself going again. Sometimes things like variceles though can be treated. But you wouldn't need to worry about a pituitary tumor and spend the money on an MRI.

If you have a chance of getting your natural testosterone restored it might be worth a try fixing.

You can get your own labs run at Private MD - Buy Lab Tests Online. Get the Female Hormone Panel -- it is for men too. It costs about $50 and you get the results a day or two later. Includes: LH, FSH, Total Test, CBC, Metabolic Panel. You can add prolactin too for an additional cost.

Keep in mind, I don't have a horse in this race. I'm just trying to help you. I just get upset when some doctors can be so incompetent.

Good luck!

 

[FRITZTHEBADASSCAT]

That's not how it works. Since you have Low T, we are not looking for your other labs to come out "normal" -- except for Prolactin. You can read about this more in the materials I gave you. But basically they tell us what type of hypogonadism you have.

We already know your Testosterone is on the low side. Not 200 low, but on the low side. Low T coupled with:

Below Normal or Normal LH and FSH indicates Secondary Hypogonadism
High LH and FSH indicates Primary Hypogonadism

Secondary means the problem is with your pituitary. Primary means the problem is with your testicles. As you might guess, what comes next is different. If you have secondary hypogonadism, you might be able to restart your HPTA with a drug like clomid. It also might be a good idea to get an MRI of your pituitiary. If you have primary hypo there is often less you can do to get yourself going again. Sometimes things like variceles though can be treated. But you wouldn't need to worry about a pituitary tumor and spend the money on an MRI.

If you have a chance of getting your natural testosterone restored it might be worth a try fixing.

You can get your own labs run at Private MD - Buy Lab Tests Online. Get the Female Hormone Panel -- it is for men too. It costs about $50 and you get the results a day or two later. Includes: LH, FSH, Total Test, CBC, Metabolic Panel. You can add prolactin too for an additional cost.

Keep in mind, I don't have a horse in this race. I'm just trying to help you. I just get upset when some doctors can be so incompetent.

Good luck!

I checked out the lab tests online; can you name, exactly as shown on the website, the testosterone and female panel tests? I don't want to select the wrong items. Also, which test will provide Hematocrit? Thanks

 

[Megatron28]

I checked out the lab tests online; can you name, exactly as shown on the website, the testosterone and female panel tests? I don't want to select the wrong items. Also, which test will provide Hematocrit? Thanks

It is the Hormone Panel for Females. It includes both testosterone and hematocrit. Hematocrit is always included in a CBC (complete blood count). See below what is included.

Hormone Panel for Females Test Details

Includes:
-Estradiol, serum;
-Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH);
-Luteinizing Hormone (LH);
-Testosterone, serum;
-Complete Blood Count (CBC): Hematocrit; hemoglobin; mean corpuscular volume (MCV); mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH); mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC); red cell distribution width (RDW); percentage and absolute differential counts; platelet count; red cell count; white blood cell count; immature granulocytes.
-Comprehensive Metabolic Profile (CMP): A:G ratio; albumin, serum; alkaline phosphatase, serum; ALT (SGPT); AST (SGOT); bilirubin, total; BUN; BUN:creatinine ratio; calcium, serum; carbon dioxide, total; chloride, serum; creatinine, serum; globulin, total; glucose, serum; potassium, serum; protein, total, serum; sodium, serum.

Here is a coupon code for 15% off if used in September. October hasn't come out yet. Get on their mailing list to get them too.

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[FRITZTHEBADASSCAT]

Terrific - thanks Mega!!