Wondering if I could have some input from someone with a similar situation.
Im 30, 195 lbs, overall in good shape. A few months back I started having bad low test symptoms that gradually intensified: no sex drive, weak erections, trouble concentrating, loss of strength and motivation in the gym, fatigue all the time. I'm normally very healthy and don't even have a primary Dr. I got an appointment and discussed the symptoms, he ordered blood work. Test came back at 479 (I was unaware at this time to ask for other hormone tests), thyroid, blood, liver, etc was all fine. I asked the Dr for more labs, however he said I was fine and it wasn't necessary and wrote me a script for Wellbutrin (wtf?) I'm not taking it, as I'm certain this is not an issue of depression.
Didn't figure I'd get get anywhere with him so I tried another Dr. My total test came back once again in the normal range at 560, however my SHBG came in at 57.3 and was above the reference range. He explains that this was resulting in a very low free test level and is why I'm feeling these symptoms. He said there's really no way to adjust SHBG and to get to feeling better he recommended TRT. However, he wanted to rule out everything and told me to try a natural supplement before more blood work in 4 weeks. If there's no significant change (which he said he's pretty sure there won't be) then he said it's a strong possibility I could get a TRT script. He said the next appointment, I'll have blood work for a more comprehensive hormone panel.
Im 30, 195 lbs, overall in good shape. A few months back I started having bad low test symptoms that gradually intensified: no sex drive, weak erections, trouble concentrating, loss of strength and motivation in the gym, fatigue all the time. I'm normally very healthy and don't even have a primary Dr. I got an appointment and discussed the symptoms, he ordered blood work. Test came back at 479 (I was unaware at this time to ask for other hormone tests), thyroid, blood, liver, etc was all fine. I asked the Dr for more labs, however he said I was fine and it wasn't necessary and wrote me a script for Wellbutrin (wtf?) I'm not taking it, as I'm certain this is not an issue of depression.
Didn't figure I'd get get anywhere with him so I tried another Dr. My total test came back once again in the normal range at 560, however my SHBG came in at 57.3 and was above the reference range. He explains that this was resulting in a very low free test level and is why I'm feeling these symptoms. He said there's really no way to adjust SHBG and to get to feeling better he recommended TRT. However, he wanted to rule out everything and told me to try a natural supplement before more blood work in 4 weeks. If there's no significant change (which he said he's pretty sure there won't be) then he said it's a strong possibility I could get a TRT script. He said the next appointment, I'll have blood work for a more comprehensive hormone panel.
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