High Total Test but Low Libido? Help

omdog

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I had my Total test levels checked by my urologist last week due to low libido I battle as of late....

Total test came back at 900 and I was like What ???

I have very low libido, and very slow refractory period after sex.....

I take all the correct viatmins etc... (ZINC - VIT D - VIT A - Magnesium)

Eat a healthy diet, very fit and in shape......

If I go to another Dr, what all do I need to have tested to see what is effecting Libido and Mood ?

Also with 900 test I would think I would feel more motivated, but that seems gona lately


Help !!!
 
Libido is so tricky that it can be a multitude of things. Total test will only tell you a very tiny piece of the hormone picture. You need to see free test, SHBG, e2, preg, dhea, progesterone, cortisol, etc ( full hormone lab)... and get a CBC with lipids too.

You urologist should know this or refer you to an endo.
 
kisaj said:
You urologist should know this or refer you to an endo.
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...who may or may not know. My endo rx'd trt 1x/ e2w. Thankfully because of the wealth of knowledge on this forum, I was prepared with my own up to date protocols. But it's worth a try. Get a doctor whom you are comfortable and confident working with.
Surely more comprehensive blood work would paint a better picture.
 
What were your free T and weakly bound T numbers? These will affect how your body processes T levels.
 
omdog said:
I had my Total test levels checked by my urologist last week due to low libido I battle as of late.... Total test came back at 900 and I was like What ??? I have very low libido, and very slow refractory period after sex..... I take all the correct viatmins etc... (ZINC - VIT D - VIT A - Magnesium) Eat a healthy diet, very fit and in shape...... If I go to another Dr, what all do I need to have tested to see what is effecting Libido and Mood ? Also with 900 test I would think I would feel more motivated, but that seems gona lately Help !!!
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Hmmm... 'Tis odd. My TT was 498 and my libido and morning wood are strong. My refractory period is also fairly quick ~20 minutes. I didn't realize there so many intangibles when it comes to this. Did you ever figure out what's causing your issues despite having solid TT?
 
Again, total test only tells a very small picture of what is happening. I still had a decent libido with a 200 total test.
 
My total test for the past few years has been from 780 to 920 on 1100 max scale IIRC with Free T at about 9.8 to 13.5 on a 24.5 max scale again IIRC and libido was non-existent during marriage breakup, divorce, post-divorce, etc for over two years. I think if your hormones are in range then libido is entirely mental but that is just my WAG based on the recent negative experiences.
 
what was your prolactin?
 
Hmm, I think you should consult an endo specialist or even a few of them. It's always better to consult a specialist, because there can be certain specific circumstances which you might miss when writing this thread. Therefore, imho consulting a specialist is a must.
 
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