Lab results pre and during TRT yet no diagnosis from GP's
I have posted a bit recently, However today I got a copy of my bloods done before testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), I have yet never been given a diagnosis from GP's, I'm in the UK. The Endo said nothing is wrong despite symptoms I have had for years with many tests in other areas,(Gastro/Sleep apnea the list goes on.) The GP gave me Tesogel and said you will feel much better soon!!
I'm 39 6ft 216lb 21%BF
Diet and nutrition greatly improved in the last 6mths (2600 cal 40% protein 40% carbs 20% fats)
Bloods done prior to testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) done on the 07/03/2013 by an Endo
Testosterone =10.2 (7.9-28.9 nmol/L)
SHBG =25.6 (11-54 nmol/L)
LH =4.0 (2-9 U/L)
FSH =3.4 (2-12 U/L)
Prolactin =275 (86-324 mU/L)
Estradiol = Never tested endo said "your not a woman"
Now nothing was mentioned about my Prolactin being the high end of the range, And did not seemed concerned about my T level.
Follow up visit with GP to discuss and explain my symptoms even more and to discuss the results from endo said we will put you on T gels and come back in 8 weeks and let me know how you feel!
Well started the Gels on the 4th July 2013, Great for 1 week then down hill very fast.
So I arranged for more bloods
Bloods done on the 16/07/2013
Testosterone =40 (7.9-28.9 nmol/L) I did not use the gels the day of injection
SHBG =20.7 (11-54nmol/L) lowered by 4.9 since previous
LH =0.7 (2-9 U/L)
FSH =<0.5 (2-12U/L)
DHEA S =4.8 (2.0-15.0umol/L)
Oestradiol =347 (28-156 pmol/L) Which I have learned that this converts into 94.5pg/ml (Thanks 71 Avido)
Prolactin 327 (86-324 mU/L) This test then got re ran as below
Prolactin minus Macroprolactin =257 (63-245 mU/L)
Now as far as I have researched I have not taken or taking any drugs that can increase Prolactin ( and def not increased sex)
I have however started taking Adex since 29/07/2013 starting at 0.5mg for 2 days followed by 0.5mg eod for a week then 0.25mg eod to date.
I started getting morning/noon/and night wood for the 1st 10 days of adex now I feel like crap even more than before, So I have just had another set of bloods done today to see where I sit.
I know that stress/exercise before draw can effect Prolactin levels. And that high Prolactine can cause low T/ ED /Libido/ Loss of body hair/ Fatigue. Which fit most of my symptoms.
The next step is to check the next set of bloods which I should get next week as well as seeing another Endo. I need off of these gels for a start.
I know that most on this site are not Doctors but ive seen some very switched on guys on here with great experience, What would you make from these bloods?
I have posted a bit recently, However today I got a copy of my bloods done before testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), I have yet never been given a diagnosis from GP's, I'm in the UK. The Endo said nothing is wrong despite symptoms I have had for years with many tests in other areas,(Gastro/Sleep apnea the list goes on.) The GP gave me Tesogel and said you will feel much better soon!!
I'm 39 6ft 216lb 21%BF
Diet and nutrition greatly improved in the last 6mths (2600 cal 40% protein 40% carbs 20% fats)
Bloods done prior to testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) done on the 07/03/2013 by an Endo
Testosterone =10.2 (7.9-28.9 nmol/L)
SHBG =25.6 (11-54 nmol/L)
LH =4.0 (2-9 U/L)
FSH =3.4 (2-12 U/L)
Prolactin =275 (86-324 mU/L)
Estradiol = Never tested endo said "your not a woman"
Now nothing was mentioned about my Prolactin being the high end of the range, And did not seemed concerned about my T level.
Follow up visit with GP to discuss and explain my symptoms even more and to discuss the results from endo said we will put you on T gels and come back in 8 weeks and let me know how you feel!
Well started the Gels on the 4th July 2013, Great for 1 week then down hill very fast.
So I arranged for more bloods
Bloods done on the 16/07/2013
Testosterone =40 (7.9-28.9 nmol/L) I did not use the gels the day of injection
SHBG =20.7 (11-54nmol/L) lowered by 4.9 since previous
LH =0.7 (2-9 U/L)
FSH =<0.5 (2-12U/L)
DHEA S =4.8 (2.0-15.0umol/L)
Oestradiol =347 (28-156 pmol/L) Which I have learned that this converts into 94.5pg/ml (Thanks 71 Avido)
Prolactin 327 (86-324 mU/L) This test then got re ran as below
Prolactin minus Macroprolactin =257 (63-245 mU/L)
Now as far as I have researched I have not taken or taking any drugs that can increase Prolactin ( and def not increased sex)
I have however started taking Adex since 29/07/2013 starting at 0.5mg for 2 days followed by 0.5mg eod for a week then 0.25mg eod to date.
I started getting morning/noon/and night wood for the 1st 10 days of adex now I feel like crap even more than before, So I have just had another set of bloods done today to see where I sit.
I know that stress/exercise before draw can effect Prolactin levels. And that high Prolactine can cause low T/ ED /Libido/ Loss of body hair/ Fatigue. Which fit most of my symptoms.
The next step is to check the next set of bloods which I should get next week as well as seeing another Endo. I need off of these gels for a start.
I know that most on this site are not Doctors but ive seen some very switched on guys on here with great experience, What would you make from these bloods?
