Got my labs need some advice

[Jaytoro7]

Ok 37 male, 5'10" 195lbs. Never cycled. Scheduled a visit to the endo, but need some advice.

Recently lost 25lbs. Recently stopped losing weight or gaining muscle. Recovery takes forever, energy low, libido crashed.

Lifted on and off entire life. Feel like I Should be drying out and gaining muscle. Diet controlled at 1800 calories daily. Low carb.

Labs from private labs md

Test came in at 450.5
Estradiol 68
Free test 2.5
Lh 2.2
Fsh 2.9

Thoughts? Obviously estradiol is high, test low end. Thanks.

 

[hiram1st]

What time was tge blood draw?

Whats your bf%? Higher bf = more aromatation of T to E

 

[Jaytoro7]

830 am

 

[Jaytoro7]

Bf approx 15-17%

 

[Megatron28]

How quickly did you lose the 25 lbs?

And I would expect your testosterone to be suppressed at such a caloric deficit. I don't think this should surprise you. I would expect your thyroid to be suppressed towards Hypo as well.

When is the last time to took a break from your caloric deficit to reset your metabolism?

 

[Jaytoro7]

90 days for the weight loss.

 

[Megatron28]

90 days for the weight loss.

I think your questions have been answered. Your Low T is self inflicted. You are not going about your diet the right way for long-term success. I hate to think about how much muscle you lost along the way.

 

[Jaytoro7]

I figured on losing some muscle. Guess it's time to try to boost up the calories.

Surprised to see the estradiol. But I guess it may make sense with the calories.

Thanks for the advice.

 

[Megatron28]

I figured on losing some muscle. Guess it's time to try to boost up the calories.

Surprised to see the estradiol. But I guess it may make sense with the calories.

Thanks for the advice.

You should like into hiring a diet coach. Someone who can help you do this the right way.