Here we go.

[funkymonk]

21 years old
15% bf
180lbs
1.5yrs of sound lifting/nutrition
Never cycled.

Got my blood drawn about 5 weeks ago just to see what's up.

test, LH, FSH low

Got a retest last week, seeing my PCP tomorrow and seeing 2nd bloods for the first time.

I figure he'll probably want me to get an MRI of my pituitary gland, or will refer me to an endocrinologist if I push for it.

Any tips before I go in?

 

[TonySuicideKing]

talk with the trt/hrt officials on the board. theyll assist you

 

[funkymonk]

PCP told me LH and FSH was for stimulating female genital growth.
5 seconds later he told me that he really wasn't qualified to talk about hormones, to he wrote me a referral for the endocrinologist. It'll come in in a few weeks, at which point I can make an appointment.

PCP said very casually "It's probably nothing, but if it is, we'll just give you shots. It's that simple."

 

[drewbolic]

You very young for testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) but definitely see the endo and see what your options are but you really dont want to be on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) at 21 so hopefully there is a quick fix.

It would be very interesting if you could post the lab results

 

[funkymonk]

You very young for testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) but definitely see the endo and see what your options are but you really dont want to be on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) at 21 so hopefully there is a quick fix.

It would be very interesting if you could post the lab results

The redraw results? Didn't get a copy, but I glanced at them. Results were consistent with my original readings.

I was just happy to get a referral instead of being write off as another hypochondriac.
If I can restart my system with Clomid, hCG or GnRH injcetions, I'm open to the possibility. If testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) is an option, I don't see why I shouldn't. My test levels aren't gonna get any better over time. I'll have a lot to talk about with my endo.

 

[drewbolic]

I'll have a lot to talk about with my endo.

yes,then get a second opinion maybe get a consultation from chip

 

[Irentat]

The redraw results? Didn't get a copy, but I glanced at them. Results were consistent with my original readings.

A word of advice: EVERYTHING from a doctor is yours. You paid for it. You need to keep records for yourself. Anything they have, just tell them to make a copy and give it to you. Coming on here and saying you have low test but no numbers is really pointless. Sorry but get better at taking care of yourself.

You should not want to pin the rest of your life. Even at my age I don't want to pin except when I cycle. Natty for me is very valuable. I would suggest trying something other than testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) right off.

If you do go testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), make sure and talk to Chip.

 

[funkymonk]

A word of advice: EVERYTHING from a doctor is yours. You paid for it. You need to keep records for yourself. Anything they have, just tell them to make a copy and give it to you. Coming on here and saying you have low test but no numbers is really pointless. Sorry but get better at taking care of yourself.

I have numbers from my original draw. I saw the numbers for the second draw. They made a copy of the second draw for me, per my request, I just forgot to grab it on the way out. I will be picking it up when I go to grab my referral.

I've already made copies of my other documents from today's visit and filed them, and have also written a few notes in my personal log.

Thanks for looking out.

You should not want to pin the rest of your life. Even at my age I don't want to pin except when I cycle. Natty for me is very valuable. I would suggest trying something other than testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) right off.

Good to know. If there's any reasonable option for potential natty restart, I will definitely be looking into it. Again, I will talk with me endo.

 

[trtgiant]

There are a few things you probably want to know before you decide to start messing with your hormones.

Why are your numbers off?
How is my insurance going to deal with hormone replacement?
can i keep continuous insurance coverage for the rest of my life?


endocronologists are almost useless when it comes to testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), but they are good at treating issues that cause low T. You haven't posted any numbers, so we don't actually have any clue what to say it might be.

One of the biggest symptoms of having low T, and one of the best arguments when dealing with doctors is MY DICK DOESN:T WORK.

Also, do you have any other serious health issues showing up?