Does natural testosterone vary much from day to day?

[Pumpedd]

Got my testosterone tested 18 months ago and my testosterone was at 494. My most recent test results came back at 293 (range >200). My doctor just told me that it's not much of a big deal as natural testosterone varies from day to day. I'm telling him that's a 40% difference in 18 months and no wonder I've been feeling like crap with no libido... Should I be concerned? Thanks

 

[ecdysone]

I bet he was thinking about diurnal variations (why it's important to measure levels in the AM) and not day-to-day.

With a test level that low, a free test level is absolutely required in order to make a a judgment about whether you are normal or not.

 

[Vigilante]

with a total level of 293 its anything but normal, how old are you? 110? Your doctor is an idiot.

 

[Pumpedd]

My Dr. is scared of testosterone's side effects. He agrees my results are low normal, but he's positive there's nothing wrong with my test levels. I think the world of this guy when it comes to general issues, but not with testosterone. At least I was able to talk him into discussing my results with a urologist.
Additional test results:
Testosterone free is 51 (range 35.0 - 155.0)

 

[DJ77]

Yes, you should be concerned. Both of those numbers are low and sounds like your already experiencing symptoms. How old are you?

Maximushrt !!!

 

[Vigilante]

My Dr. is scared of testosterone's side effects. He agrees my results are low normal, but he's positive there's nothing wrong with my test levels. I think the world of this guy when it comes to general issues, but not with testosterone. At least I was able to talk him into discussing my results with a urologist.
Additional test results:
Testosterone free is 51 (range 35.0 - 155.0)

he should be even more scared of Testosterone symptoms and what it can do to your health. watch Low Testosterone (Hypogonadism) - Part 1 - YouTube

 

[ecdysone]

Your free test is not all that bad - depending on your age, I might tend to agree with him.

If you are younger, I would suggest trying clomid or even HCG-monotherapy.

 

[Pumpedd]

Your free test is not all that bad - depending on your age, I might tend to agree with him.

If you are younger, I would suggest trying clomid or even HCG-monotherapy.

I'm 46. Cycled test for about 3 years back when I was early 20's and have been natural since.

What really concerns me is that my natural testosterone dropped 494 to 293 in 18 months. (I believe you're suppose to drop 1 % a year not 40% is 18 months....) Plus, having all the symptoms of low t.

I don't think dr is going to go for clomid or even HCG-monotherapy.
Thanks for all your input.

 

[ecdysone]

I don't think dr is going to go for clomid or even HCG-monotherapy.

They typically don't - that's where someone like Chip is your guy.

At 46 I would say it's not as promising (the mono-therapy) but looking forward to 30-40 years of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) is also a challenge.