^ Well actually my LH is low too (usually) and my test is low for my age as well (low-normal). I am not so sure the low FSH is what was causing any of my sexual problems, which have been somewhat alleviated and I'm not really sure why. I'm currently just waiting right now till I see a urologist in July, since my drive was getting better and I don't really feel like **** all the time. Do you have some bloodwork? You should start your own thread, I'll take a look at it and so will others I'm sure.
Well shortly after you Clomid cycle you stated your LH was up but the FSH remained low. This is my case. My LH is 5.6 and my FSH is .08. My libido has gotten significantly better but I am still have other issues.
TML499 said:Went in for bloods checkup yesterday. Numbers are about the same, although I'm not having the ED hardly ever, and libido is still there but not very good. Can anyone guess why my bilirubin might be so high?
Bilirubin: 2.1 (0-1.2)
Test: 341
LH 1.6
FSH 0.6
E2: 26.6
Yep choleostasis is possible
Your not detoxifying bile properly through the liver
Gilberts is common as well
Bottom line your liver needs addressing majorly
TML499 said:Interesting. I will look into this. My ALT and AST on this blood test were only 20 and 23 respectively, and they always seem to be down there. My bilirubin is sometimes just above the normal range, this was the highest I've seen it even compared to when I would get bloods done at the end of PCT when i cycled.
When I have my first visit with a urologist in June i will be sure to mention the digestion issues I seem to be having based on the bilirubin and my very common morning diarrhea.
Edit: Do you have any input on this question?
"I have a question about varicoceles. By what mechanism would they cause a drop in testosterone? Logically I would think it would cause primary hypo (affecting the nuts functioning) and cause elevated LH. My problem seems to be secondary hypo, so is there any chance varicoceles could potentially decrease my LH leading to the T decrease? Or is this unlikely? I'm going to have my urologist check for one when I go in."
Yep choleostasis is possible
Your not detoxifying bile properly through the liver
Gilberts is common as well
Bottom line your liver needs addressing majorly
I did that one time made me a crying freak. Times have changed and so has proper jump start procedures. Glad it worked but less is more with. ClomidNeoamerican said:My guess aswell
Get some UDCA
No orals and GTG
50mg clomid ED for 30days always recovered me fine. From every cycle No sides sept huge loads
Tot T always returned to 600-700
My guess aswell
Get some UDCA
No orals and GTG
50mg clomid ED for 30days always recovered me fine. From every cycle No sides sept huge loads
Tot T always returned to 600-700
TML499 said:Yeah clomid brings me to 600-700 too but after I stop taking it I drop back down to 3-400. I think I need to sort out everything else first (the liver etc) before i attempt another "restart." I haven't met my urologist yet, but if he isn't proactive in helping me i may use it at 12.5 EOD just to improve overall mood and quality of life until I can get some real solutions.
Update: I found out one of my parents has always had bilirubin usually above range as well. I think I might have Gilbert's after hearing this, but my other parent isn't sure if they have it and it sounds like it is recessive. I will be sure to bring this up with the urologist, first appointment is in a couple weeks. Also going to mention the problems I've been having with my digestive system.
Also, when I go to see the urologist, I am going to bring in the bloodwork done by my primary care doctor, but this is very limited bloodwork (only really shows T, bilirubin, CBC and some other stuff). Should I also bring in bloodwork I have gotten done privately at private md labs/labcorp? Or do they usually frown upon this/discard this? This will show him my depressed LH and FSH levels and even higher bilirubin. I imagine he would do testing soon after and find this stuff out anyways but can it hurt to give the process a jumpstart by bringing in the labcorp labs?
Update: So i saw the urologist today. He basically took down all of my symptoms and checked for structural problems (varicocele, etc). I showed him the bloodwork from my primary care doctor showing low testosterone. He referred me to both an endocrinologist and a gastroenterologist for the digestion issues, both of which I will be seeing sometime in the coming month. Frustrating I have to wait again with no additional testing, but I'm optimistic that they are at least looking at my problems from multiple angles.
Bump, have some appointments in the next week or so.
Matrix I do have a question about the relationship between the GI tract and T levels. My LH and T are typically around 1.5 and 350. When my LH goes up (to around 5.0 or so via clomid) my T goes up (to around 650). Would fixing an unfit GI tract just cause my body to produce more T given the amount of LH I have? Because I seem to be producing appropriate amounts of T per the LH available. Or rather, would fixing up the GI tract actually cause my pituitary to secrete more LH? Because if not there may not be a lot to be gained from being secondary and fixing my GI tract.
I assume the benefit in fixing up the gut would be improved nutrient absorption and balance. But does this affect the bodies ability to produce LH and FSH, or does it rather affect the process of making T with your given LH levels?
Bump: Well I have moved away for school again, and I decided to do a privatemdlabs blood draw to see where I was at, since my last draw showed 275 or so test, and first thing am i am usually 340-380. I basically wanted to see if the last draw was a fluke due to a vacation beforehand, or things were getting worse. Some numbers:
Test: 381
Estradiol: 25
LH: 1.1
FSH: 0.6
So basically, it seems things are not getting worse which is comforting.
BUN: 24 (6-20)
Creatinine: .75 (.76-1.26)
BUN/Creatinine Ratio: 32 (8-19)
Don't know if that means anything? I think I was actually taking creatine less frequently when this blood was drawn.
Anyways, since I'm probably going to go on 12.5mg clomid EOD for this quarter of school now to improve how I feel, although I am not feeling "terrible" per say I definitely don't feel close to 100%.
Anyone still checking in on this thread? Matrix you still here? I think I'm planning to call you soon, if it's still ok with you.
TML499 try me again..Well I had a very frustrating doctor appointment recently. I had to visit a new PCP thats related to my current health insurance and he was condescending and trying to argue with me that I didn't actually have a problem without even having my medical records yet. He cited that I had a beard and muscles, what a joke. Although my endo seems to be pretty clueless himself, at least he was concerned and trying to help.BTW, Matrix could you check your PMs? Been trying to contact you but haven't gotten a response.
Awesome. I.am also.doing peer to.peer consults with doctors on.cases