mircle
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Here's my story as simply as possible regarding my low testosterone and HCG treatment.
I'm 29 and have been to my family doctor, endocrinologist and finally an osteopath. The family doc and endo said they were not concerned with my blood tests since things were mostly normal and within range. The other doctor disagreed feeling that my levels were low or at least borderline for my age. He has experience with HCG treatment and suggested I try this to restore my libido and resolve other symptoms. I have noticed memory issues, concentration problems, irritability, general malaise and diminished libido. My balls are normal size and I assume that means they are functioning. The Osteopath is also suspicious of hemochromatosis, see below.
All Results are LabCorp. and were 8am fasting.
Results: 11/2/07
Testosterone, Serum 345 ng/ dL
Free Testosterone 7.0 pg/mL
Results: 12/11/07
Testosterone, Serum 446 ng/dL
Free Testosterone 11.3 pg/mL
Results: 3/7/08 ~Latest~
Potassium, Serum 3.4 nmol/L
Testosterone 429 ng/dL
Bioavailable Testosterone, S 186 ng/dL
Free Testosterone was not measured this time but calculated to be about 70 pg/mL
SHBG 44 nmol/L
TIBC 316 ug/dL
UIBC 135 ug/dL
Iron, Serum 181 ug/dL
Iron Saturation 57 %
IGF - will follow, not ready yet
DHEA Sulfate, Serum 51 ug/dL
Estradiol 26 pg/mL
Estrone, Serum 28 pg/mL
Cortisol 14 ug/dL
PSA 0.7 ng/mL
LH 2.0 mIU/mL
FSH 3.2 mIU/mL
Thyroxine (T4) 1.36 ng/dL
TSH 1.523 uIU/mL
Magnesium, Serum 2.1 mg/dL
Triiodothyronine, Free, Serum 3.6 pg/mL
I decided I'm not going back to the FP or Endo because as soon as my tests were back they said they couldn't do anything for me and I was normal. Thanks. The Osteo wanted to try HCG and see how that goes. I am also scheduled for periodic phlebotomies to reduce my iron levels. I just gave myself the second injection of the HCG today. The dosage is for 1000USP per week (250, 4 times a week). We'll reassess in 10 weeks. I asked about taking a SERM but he wants to see my response to this alone. Also, Arimidex was not considered because the dosage is low and only 10 weeks duration.
I plan to update this post with any progress including training.
Thanks to all who have posted and contributed to brief someone like me on these things. I felt fairly well informed before I visited any of the doctors and was not nervous. I know this will be resolved and I will start feeling better.
I'm 29 and have been to my family doctor, endocrinologist and finally an osteopath. The family doc and endo said they were not concerned with my blood tests since things were mostly normal and within range. The other doctor disagreed feeling that my levels were low or at least borderline for my age. He has experience with HCG treatment and suggested I try this to restore my libido and resolve other symptoms. I have noticed memory issues, concentration problems, irritability, general malaise and diminished libido. My balls are normal size and I assume that means they are functioning. The Osteopath is also suspicious of hemochromatosis, see below.
All Results are LabCorp. and were 8am fasting.
Results: 11/2/07
Testosterone, Serum 345 ng/ dL
Free Testosterone 7.0 pg/mL
Results: 12/11/07
Testosterone, Serum 446 ng/dL
Free Testosterone 11.3 pg/mL
Results: 3/7/08 ~Latest~
Potassium, Serum 3.4 nmol/L
Testosterone 429 ng/dL
Bioavailable Testosterone, S 186 ng/dL
Free Testosterone was not measured this time but calculated to be about 70 pg/mL
SHBG 44 nmol/L
TIBC 316 ug/dL
UIBC 135 ug/dL
Iron, Serum 181 ug/dL
Iron Saturation 57 %
IGF - will follow, not ready yet
DHEA Sulfate, Serum 51 ug/dL
Estradiol 26 pg/mL
Estrone, Serum 28 pg/mL
Cortisol 14 ug/dL
PSA 0.7 ng/mL
LH 2.0 mIU/mL
FSH 3.2 mIU/mL
Thyroxine (T4) 1.36 ng/dL
TSH 1.523 uIU/mL
Magnesium, Serum 2.1 mg/dL
Triiodothyronine, Free, Serum 3.6 pg/mL
I decided I'm not going back to the FP or Endo because as soon as my tests were back they said they couldn't do anything for me and I was normal. Thanks. The Osteo wanted to try HCG and see how that goes. I am also scheduled for periodic phlebotomies to reduce my iron levels. I just gave myself the second injection of the HCG today. The dosage is for 1000USP per week (250, 4 times a week). We'll reassess in 10 weeks. I asked about taking a SERM but he wants to see my response to this alone. Also, Arimidex was not considered because the dosage is low and only 10 weeks duration.
I plan to update this post with any progress including training.
Thanks to all who have posted and contributed to brief someone like me on these things. I felt fairly well informed before I visited any of the doctors and was not nervous. I know this will be resolved and I will start feeling better.