Janz I am very concerned. I know 350 is low. any idea approx. what it should be. Would you say 500 is low. I am really trying to understand the negative impact of Low Test and what to expect in the next several years if I leave it untreated and my level stays around 350. Hope thats not a stupid question. thanks
Well, overall you are quoting small numbers.
But more important you are concentrating on less important numbers.
Speaking from TRT point of view you want to do these tests at Quest Diagnostics.
Estradiol, Ultrasensitive, LC/MS/MS (30289X)
Estradiol, Free, LC/MS/MS (36169X)
Testosterone, Free, Bio/Total (LC/MS/MS)
Dihydrotestosterone, Free, Serum (36168X)
You want to have
BAT~575 (110.0-575.0)
or be in upper quarter range, that would mean you want to be
BAT(460-575)
DHT(25-75)
you want to be close to top range
E2(<or=29) you want to be close to 29 but tweak by what your pines likes the best.
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How do you get there?
If your testis are any good, first priority is to make them work.
Use a protocol similar to used by guys who want to get her pregnant.
That is use rather large amounts of HCG (1500 - 6000iu)/weekly dose.
Size of that HCG dose is limited by your E2 situation and BAT at the time. You do not want to overshoot BAT.
You control E2 using Arimidex or better Liquidex, but do not use more than about 2mg/week
If is missing at that point, add external testosterone.
If DHT is low and needs to be raised, use transdermal T.
If DHT is not a problem, use testosterone injections, twice/week or more often.
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This is only about these three analytes.
You should also be revieving may other health areas.
digestion
metabolism
Lipids
liver
adrenals
thyroid
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