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Hi,
I have been experiencing symptoms of low testosterone for years, low sex drive, problems maintaining an erection, lack of interest, memory problems.
I finally got my levels checked by an endocrinologist and these are my test results.
Test Result Flag Normal Range
TESTOSTERONE, TOTAL 333 ng/dL (250-1100 ng/dL )
TESTOSTERONE, FREE 69.9 pg/mL (46.0-224.0 pg/mL)
TESTOSTERONE,BIOAVAILABLE 152.9 ng/dL (110.0-575.0 ng/dL )
SHBG 16 nmol/L (7-49 nmol/L)
ALBUMIN,SERUM 4.8 g/dL (3.6-5.1 g/dL)
CORTISOL, TOTAL 20.7 mcg/dL mcg/dL
Reference Range: For 8 a.m.(7-9 a.m.) Specimen: 4.0-22.0
Reference Range: For 4 p.m.(3-5 p.m.) Specimen: 3.0-17.0
FSH 2.8 mIU/mL (1.6-8.0 mIU/mL)
LH 3.0 mIU/mL (1.5-9.3 mIU/mL)
To my dismay, since my results were marginally within the reference range, my doctor said that he didn't think starting any treatment would be necessary. I wouldn't mind so much if I felt fine, but my symptoms fit and it would be a shame if there was a solution within reach but denied based on the result being within the reference range.
I would appreciate any advice on what additional tests I should do and what treatment options I can consider. I'm a 27 year old male with otherwise perfect health.
Thanks!
I have been experiencing symptoms of low testosterone for years, low sex drive, problems maintaining an erection, lack of interest, memory problems.
I finally got my levels checked by an endocrinologist and these are my test results.
Test Result Flag Normal Range
TESTOSTERONE, TOTAL 333 ng/dL (250-1100 ng/dL )
TESTOSTERONE, FREE 69.9 pg/mL (46.0-224.0 pg/mL)
TESTOSTERONE,BIOAVAILABLE 152.9 ng/dL (110.0-575.0 ng/dL )
SHBG 16 nmol/L (7-49 nmol/L)
ALBUMIN,SERUM 4.8 g/dL (3.6-5.1 g/dL)
CORTISOL, TOTAL 20.7 mcg/dL mcg/dL
Reference Range: For 8 a.m.(7-9 a.m.) Specimen: 4.0-22.0
Reference Range: For 4 p.m.(3-5 p.m.) Specimen: 3.0-17.0
FSH 2.8 mIU/mL (1.6-8.0 mIU/mL)
LH 3.0 mIU/mL (1.5-9.3 mIU/mL)
To my dismay, since my results were marginally within the reference range, my doctor said that he didn't think starting any treatment would be necessary. I wouldn't mind so much if I felt fine, but my symptoms fit and it would be a shame if there was a solution within reach but denied based on the result being within the reference range.
I would appreciate any advice on what additional tests I should do and what treatment options I can consider. I'm a 27 year old male with otherwise perfect health.
Thanks!