Got my Test levels checked; too low?

[Eat+Lift+Sleep]

Hello everybody,

I recently went to an endocrinologist to get my testestorone levels checked. I just got my test results back and have question concerning my amount of testestorone.

First of my stats are:
-23 years old, male, lifting for 3 years
-Weight of ~77 Kilos (169lbm) @ ~ 9% BF, Height 181 cm (~6,0'')
-good nutrition and enough sleep
-never did steroids

For some time I have been suspecting my testestorone levels are too low. Even though I put very hard work into my training and nutrition I am unsatisfied with my training results. Furthermore I show some signs such as bad sleep, no real beard growth.

So after I got checked my results are the following: 348 ng/dl for tesosterone;
free testosterone did not get checked unfortunatly.

The doctor said these test levels were normal, but after doing some research on the internet I am not so sure anymore, since some sources list the average testosterone of mid twenties should be around 650ng/dl.

So my questions: Are my test levels really normal? Should I just accept the fact that my doctor said these levels are within the normal range or should I try to do something about it (i.e. visit more endocrinolgists, get more opinions).

I would greatly appreciate input from guys who know stuff about hormones, I know there are plenty of people here on this board!

Thanks guys

 

[Asd9028]

Yes you are correct. Your test levels are low. At your age you should be at the higher side of normal range (600+) while yours barely qualify in the normal range.