Low test but high sex drive?

[brutal1]

Ive just been referred to an endo with low test, my results were SHBG high and test 8.1nmol (2.34ng/ml) (234ng/dl)

Ive not cycled for 4 years and my test results have been declining for the past couple of years, Im 35 years old and cycled for around 4 years, My pct was pretty shit if I'm honest. Im always tired, I need more sleep than my missus or kids do and I'm still always goosed, brain fog, mind constantly wondering, Im pretty nervous but seems to have a decent sex drive??

The night prior to my blood test I trained Jiu Jitsu, Surely the Jiu Jitsu couldn't cause my test to be so low the following morning???

I dont really want to be on trt for the rest of my life but if it means a better standard of life then I suppose I dont have choice????

 

[Megatron28]

Run labs again to confirm the results. Get rest the day before and a good night's sleep. Go first thing in the morning. Check LH, FSH, Estradiol, Prolactin, Vitamin D and TSH too.

Have you been checked for Sleep Apnea? It can cause the same symptoms and lower your T.

How is your diet?

 

[brutal1]

Thanks for your reply.

Ive not been checked for sleep apnea before, I work away on a boat and have a young child so sleep isn't the best most nights.

Diet at the moment isn't the best, On training days I eat green juices (Juices full of organic, kale, apples, lime, broccoli,avocado etc) porridge, chicken, scrambled eggs with grass fed butter and cream, I try to keep myself feeling light and mobile for Jiu Jitsu sparring and drilling. On the days I dont train I end up eating chocolate, biscuits, burgers, chips etc.

I supplement with vit D, B12, zinc, magnesium. Recently Ive been trying to add in some heavy lifts once or twice a week, Deads, bench press, shoulder press, DB rows, I also do intervals on the treadmill, 20 mins with 1 min sprint 1 min rest.most training is interval or rounds so didn't think it would hit test that bad?

 

[TheResearcher]

Get that diet on point, or at least get rid of the breads and chips. The older you get, the more important that becomes (not only for appearance, but wellbeing/feeling good.)

What were your estrogen levels on that last test?

Did you have any bloods run after your last PCT years ago?

 

[Megatron28]

Thanks for your reply.

Ive not been checked for sleep apnea before, I work away on a boat and have a young child so sleep isn't the best most nights.

Diet at the moment isn't the best, On training days I eat green juices (Juices full of organic, kale, apples, lime, broccoli,avocado etc) porridge, chicken, scrambled eggs with grass fed butter and cream, I try to keep myself feeling light and mobile for Jiu Jitsu sparring and drilling. On the days I dont train I end up eating chocolate, biscuits, burgers, chips etc.

I supplement with vit D, B12, zinc, magnesium. Recently Ive been trying to add in some heavy lifts once or twice a week, Deads, bench press, shoulder press, DB rows, I also do intervals on the treadmill, 20 mins with 1 min sprint 1 min rest.most training is interval or rounds so didn't think it would hit test that bad?

Do people tell you that you snore? That isn't a 100% accurate indicator of sleep apnea but it is a clue. Regardless, sleep is very important to your health. Make sure you are sleeping sufficiently and that it is good sleep.

How about fixing your diet? Drop the cheat meals for a while and see if it helps.Try for a month or two.

 

[Alpin]

You need estro, Prolactin, LH, FSH tested as well.
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