Need advice aout test levels - Do I need a new Dr?

[Denkadiol]

TEST DATE 11-05-2016 Your Value Standard Range
TESTOSTERONE TOTAL 279 ng/dL 250 - 1100 ng/dL

TotalTestosterone LCMSMS
TESTOSTERONE FREE 58.3 pg/mL 35.0 - 155.0 pg/mL



TEST DATE 9-17-2016 Your Value Standard Range
TESTOSTERONE TOTAL 207 NG/DL 250 - 827 NG/DL


Hi All

I need some advice. I'm 48 and just had my test levels tested. I've always thought they were low. I did some anabolics in the 90's and probably didn't do proper PCT or OCT, so I always wonered if I might have done damage to my levels. So I finally
asked my Dr to test my levels and they were low. I had 2 blood tests done and the 1st was 207 and the 2nd was 279. My Dr said the 1st was low but the 2nd was in the normal range. My Dr told me I need 2 tests in the low range to consider testosterone replacement. Honestly I was really looking forward to starting HRT. I've had a lot of the Low T symptoms.
His response after the 2nd test was: "Nothing to worry about on your labs they are stable or normal, see you at your next
appointment."

My questions are:...

1. Does anyone think those are normal test levels at all?
2. Should I get a new Dr?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Milton]

did you do blood test way back when you did your first cycle?

 

[Roush]

your blood work came back in the 'normal' range . so a conservative doc my look at that and say "normal , ok your fine buddy" , which is what your doc did.
BUT , 'normal' is not necessarily "OPTIMAL" . doctors are generally trained to treat medical conditions (stop the bleeding) , but not optimize your health (or keep you from bleeding in the first place).

you may be better off with a pro-active doctor that is there to help your quality of life and optimize your health , not just treat you if you happen to be non-normal.

your test levels are on the low end, you will definitely benefit in many ways by getting them to the high and optimal range. however its a big commitment to go on TRT for life (and there are negative side effects as well).

with your levels and your age , there are plenty of TRT clinics and rejuvenation centers with qualified doctors that will no doubt treat you.

 

[Denkadiol]

Can you answer a couple more questions?

Thanks for the reply I really appreciate it. My Dr said the normal range was 250-1100. I was 279 for the 2nd test. It's so close to the 250. It was disappointing


Can you answer a couple more questions. My primary Dr did the testing Say I go see a HRT friendly Dr and get on HRT - how does that work with my Primary then? Do I still see both? What if my primary disapproves of HRT?

Thanks Again

 

[Denkadiol]

did you do blood test way back when you did your first cycle?

No unfortunately not

 

[Megatron28]

TT below 300ng/dl is considered Hypogonadism. You need additional blood work. LH, FSH, Estradiol, Prolactin and TT again. Read the Basic TRT Overview sticky.

 

[Milton]

you definitely need additional blood work. LH, FSH, Estradiol, Prolactin and TT like Megatron said above, please get back to us when you can get them done

 

[Nortex]

I am going to go out on a limb here and say that if your doctor will not treat you at 279, they would not treat you WELL at 249.

IMO, Get a new doctor.

 

[appleton111]

did you get a new doc?

 

[3J]

you def need a new doc

 

[IMT staff]

279 is hypogonadal, unless the doc doesn't have a brain

Anything below 350, or a marginally low number with low free t or low E2 is considered hypogonadal by physicians that know what they are doing.

Then you can always make the argument, if a guy is at 380, and another guy is a 340, are we to say one is hypogonadal and one is not if they both have the same symptoms?

The truth is your total T number is next to useless. Free T and E2 are the important numbers.

 

[Rockymtn]

OP-
If you happen to come back & read all these posts that are here for your benefit. Listen to these guys man, they know what they are talking about.
1st & foremost try to kickstart your own natural test before giving in to TRT. And then if that don't work...
There are TRT docs out there that you can find that will provide you with the services you need, OR IMT here ^ can take good care of you as well if you rather go the online route. Just click on the "increase my T" link above to get the ball rolling.
As Megatron said above... I hope you take advantage of all the info on this site as there is plenty of it to keep a guy reading for days & days!!
Get educated & do it right!