Are my Testosterone levels too low?

[DarkVader]

I recently had bloodwork done because I had trouble gaining weight, low libido, and often lethargic. I received the blood work today which states;
Free Test- 7.1 pg/mL
Total Test- 465 ng/dL

I am 26 years old. I don't drink, smoke, or use caffeine. I exercise 6 days a week, and follow a strict diet with macros at 40/40/20 (p/c/f).

The doctor said the 465 is in the normal range, and was hesitant to do anything, so I am seeing an Endocrinologist. Do you think I have a case for being prescribed test?

 

[MakaveliThaDon]

465 isn't bad at all. Certainly not where it would be a cause of those symptoms, or low enough to be prescribed trt.

 

[DarkVader]

From everything I have read. It says in the mid 600s is normal for my age. The free test is also outside of the normal range.

 

[MakaveliThaDon]

600 would be GREAT for your age. Don't confuse GREAT with normal. I'm the same age as you and had levels in the low to mid 200's. I would have killed for 465.

I can guarantee you 465 is nowhere near bad.

 

[mkretz]

exactly what he said... sure everone would love test levels up near 1000 but it jsut dont happen like that unfortunately..... maybe more saturated fat from coconut oil?

 

[DarkVader]

What do you think about my free test levels at 7.1? The range the doctor gave me as normal was 9.3-26.5.

 

[ZiR RED]

What do you think about my free test levels at 7.1? The range the doctor gave me as normal was 9.3-26.5.

Look into natural ways to modify SHBG, particularly through changes in diet. IIRC, soy and other products can negatively affect free test.

Br

 

[mkretz]

yea^^^ , ur test is there jsut gotta free it up thats all