Testosterone levels (low? treatment?)

[ThrowAwayHealth]

Created a throwaway account for this due to the personal nature.

I recently got my T levels tested because I read some articles about symptoms of low T and thought they might apply to me.

I'm in my late 20's - The levels came back as follows

Free T Calculated: 310
Total T: 10.1
SHBG: 12

The doctor who I asked for the tests said these results were normal but I feel they're quite low for someone just under 30. Do any of you have experience with testing T. What were your results? Did you get treatment?

I know I could probably make lifestyle changes to up it a bit but I'm not sure that would get me into a respectable range?

 

[marbro]

The normal range in most laboratories is 300 to 800 ng/dL.

so you are in the normal range, having said that, the range is ****en big.
Tell your doc you want to go for TRT, Test replacement therapy, basically getting test shots.

Or if you want, join an anabolic forum, there is a local one, theres also lots of subs on reddit that will help.
What ever you choose, DO NOT WASTE MONEY ON TEST SUPPLIMENTS, they dont work

 

[Madhawk]

What’s your body’s bf %?

 

[Sworaxe]

1. What time was test taken?
2. How are your sleeping habits?
3. Stress?
4. Diet?
5. Bodyfat %?
6. Do you smoke?
7. Vegan?
8. Drinking habits? (specifically hops beer)

All these need to be answered before you jump to the conclusion you need TRT.
This is not a temp thing, you go on, you need to stay on.

Unless you have actual symptoms don't f**k with it.
Don't use at an excuse to get "legal" steroids.

 

[Herr der Verboten]

Created a throwaway account for this due to the personal nature.

I recently got my T levels tested because I read some articles about symptoms of low T and thought they might apply to me.

I'm in my late 20's - The levels came back as follows

Free T Calculated: 310
Total T: 10.1
SHBG: 12

The doctor who I asked for the tests said these results were normal but I feel they're quite low for someone just under 30. Do any of you have experience with testing T. What were your results? Did you get treatment?

I know I could probably make lifestyle changes to up it a bit but I'm not sure that would get me into a respectable range?

Gym? How is your eating plan?

 

[Pak Fa Fui]

Is gym the answer for everything in the health topics here

 

[OnlyOneKenobi]

 

[Sworaxe]

Is gym the answer for everything in the health topics here

 

[Herr der Verboten]

Is philips airfryer the answer for everything in the topics here

Yes.

 

[ThrowAwayHealth]

The normal range in most laboratories is 300 to 800 ng/dL.

so you are in the normal range, having said that, the range is ****en big.
Tell your doc you want to go for TRT, Test replacement therapy, basically getting test shots.

Or if you want, join an anabolic forum, there is a local one, theres also lots of subs on reddit that will help.
What ever you choose, DO NOT WASTE MONEY ON TEST SUPPLIMENTS, they dont work

Yeah that's my issue, the range is so wide and it includes people that are 60 which should be getting very different results to me.

What’s your body’s bf %?

Definitely higher than it should be (BMI around 33), something I want to work on but I wonder if that is enough to get me into mid range.

1. What time was test taken?
2. How are your sleeping habits?
3. Stress?
4. Diet?
5. Bodyfat %?
6. Do you smoke?
7. Vegan?
8. Drinking habits? (specifically hops beer)

All these need to be answered before you jump to the conclusion you need TRT.
This is not a temp thing, you go on, you need to stay on.

Unless you have actual symptoms don't f**k with it.
Don't use at an excuse to get "legal" steroids.

1 - 9am
2 - Not perfect but try sleep 7-9 hours a day
3 - I'm generally pretty anxious (been on a SSRI for years)
4 - Needs work but not fast foods every day type thing
5 - BMI around 33 so much more than I should have
6 - No
7 - No
8 - Haven't had a beer in months

I'm not really interested in treatment to get ripped or any steroid benefit - it's more to feel less lethargic, calmer, less tired (Someone I work with mentioned those were benefits they got but I don't want to just use them as a datapoint)

Gym? How is your eating plan?

I should definitly work on a healthier lifestyle but I'm wondering how much difference I'd feel.

Is gym the answer for everything in the health topics here

Seems like it - wondering if it's the reason because it worked for them or its just been spread around so much (honestly curious on how big a difference it makes to quality of life)

 

[saor]

Created a throwaway account for this due to the personal nature.

I recently got my T levels tested because I read some articles about symptoms of low T and thought they might apply to me.

I'm in my late 20's - The levels came back as follows

Free T Calculated: 310
Total T: 10.1
SHBG: 12

The doctor who I asked for the tests said these results were normal but I feel they're quite low for someone just under 30. Do any of you have experience with testing T. What were your results? Did you get treatment?

I know I could probably make lifestyle changes to up it a bit but I'm not sure that would get me into a respectable range?

1.) T levels also fluctuate - usually dropping during the day and climbing again at night.

2.) Are you 100% your symptoms correlate to low T and it's not just coincidence?

Why do you feel your T levels need to be higher?

 

[longboy]

You'll die an early death if you take extra Testos if you don't need it. Your level of 310 is normal for someone who is on a SSRI.

 

[Sworaxe]

Yeah that's my issue, the range is so wide and it includes people that are 60 which should be getting very different results to me.


Definitely higher than it should be (BMI around 33), something I want to work on but I wonder if that is enough to get me into mid range.


1 - 9am
2 - Not perfect but try sleep 7-9 hours a day
3 - I'm generally pretty anxious (been on a SSRI for years)
4 - Needs work but not fast foods every day type thing
5 - BMI around 33 so much more than I should have
6 - No
7 - No
8 - Haven't had a beer in months

I'm not really interested in treatment to get ripped or any steroid benefit - it's more to feel less lethargic, calmer, less tired (Someone I work with mentioned those were benefits they got but I don't want to just use them as a datapoint)


I should definitly work on a healthier lifestyle but I'm wondering how much difference I'd feel.


Seems like it - wondering if it's the reason because it worked for them or its just been spread around so much (honestly curious on how big a difference it makes to quality of life)

Well there you go. Both lower test. So see no need for hormone intervention.
Fix weight and it will improve. But won't be high because of SSRI.

Again, unless you have actual symptoms then don't mess with it.

 

[rietrot]

Yeah that's my issue, the range is so wide and it includes people that are 60 which should be getting very different results to me.


Definitely higher than it should be (BMI around 33), something I want to work on but I wonder if that is enough to get me into mid range.


1 - 9am
2 - Not perfect but try sleep 7-9 hours a day
3 - I'm generally pretty anxious (been on a SSRI for years)
4 - Needs work but not fast foods every day type thing
5 - BMI around 33 so much more than I should have
6 - No
7 - No
8 - Haven't had a beer in months

I'm not really interested in treatment to get ripped or any steroid benefit - it's more to feel less lethargic, calmer, less tired (Someone I work with mentioned those were benefits they got but I don't want to just use them as a datapoint)


I should definitly work on a healthier lifestyle but I'm wondering how much difference I'd feel.


Seems like it - wondering if it's the reason because it worked for them or its just been spread around so much (honestly curious on how big a difference it makes to quality of life)

Anxiety meds and stress is one of the biggest issues.

I would work on that first. Get out in fresh air regularly, get exercise, eat healthy, drop the meds. Especially if you are concerned about having kids.

 

[saor]

Seems like it - wondering if it's the reason because it worked for them or its just been spread around so much (honestly curious on how big a difference it makes to quality of life)

It's not about gym. It's about the fact that your body is a biological machine that seems to function better when it's moving regularly and fueled by a diet that supplies the necessary materials for optimal functioning.

 

[rietrot]

Probably obvious. But avoid soy products.

 

[PseuDohNom]

Why do you feel your T levels need to be higher?

This

Is op single? Does op want more hair loss? Does op want bigger biceps? Does op feel impotent?

We are the way we are. Why the need to tinker with nature?

 

[ShaunSA]

Seems like it - wondering if it's the reason because it worked for them or its just been spread around so much (honestly curious on how big a difference it makes to quality of life)

You do realise when people say gym what they actually mean is healthy lifestyle?

It's also a polite way of saying ditch the excess kilos

 

[saor]

Well there you go. Both lower test. So see no need for hormone intervention.
Fix weight and it will improve.

 

[The_David]

Also stop watching the Kardashians.

But seriously .

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