
Originally Posted by
Kevinjg
I got my blood work results back today there was 7 issues where they were either high or low.
My doctor wasn't there tonight but they gave my the paper work as I requested a copy, can some of you guys give me a little run down on there?
1-HDL CHOLESTEROL (0.40) range 1.00-2.00 low
2-LDL CHOLESTEROL (3,7) range 1.00-3.00 high
3-FSH LEVELS (1.0) range 1.00-12.00 low
4-LH LEVELS (0) range 1.00-14.00 low
5- (39.5) range 9.7-38.2 high
6-SEX HORMONE BLINDING GLOBULIN (4) range 14-71 low
7-FREE ANDROGEN (987.5) range 23.0-129.0
Regarding 1,3 & 4 what are the negative effects of them being low?
You really want these to be flipped flopped. Better to have low LDL and high HDL. There are a number of things that can cause low LDL like uncontrolled diabetes (high blood glucose levels), smoking, being overweight, high triglyceride levels, lack of physical activity, Genes'famil history, medications (anabolic steroids, progestins), poor diet especially if high in carbohydrates. LH and FSH are low, tanked rather, because you're on a TRT protocol...you're in HPTA suppression.
Regarding 2 what are the negative effects of it being high?
LDL, sometimes labeled as the "bad cholesterol", carries cholesterol for your cell building needs but leaves behind any excess on artery walls and in tissues which can clog up arteries which is something none of us want. In you case with high LDL and low HDL levels could indicate that your diet is high in refined carbohydrates and/or carbohydrate sensitivity.
Number 5 is just above normal range but number 6 is low what effect would this have?
Don't know what 5 is but low SHBG is a good thing as it means it's not loosely binding to your Free Testosterone meaning that you have more Free Testosterone bio available.
Number 7 is way high I'm assuming it's floating TESTOSTEROME how can I use this floating test so it highers my normal test.
Free Androgen Index is a ratio used to determine abnormal androgen status. The ratio to calculate this panels is your Total Testosterone level divided by SHBG levels and multiplying by a constant, usually 100. In short, your assay says you have a lot of Free sex hormones floating around your blood stream (look at how low your SHBG levels are...no wonder!).
Any other comments regarding the above would be most grateful.
Thanks guys