MRI for HRT

[LmbrJak]

Ive been trying to get a script for test from my PCP. They did my labs said yep your test is low, refered me to an endo,that is only in my area two days a week, he does more labs and now wants to do a MRI on my pitutary!??

Anyone run in to this?

Yes my prolactin came back normal as did IFG and estradiol

[Tapout]

never heard of that before but they are docs and may have reasons
as in your age,symptoms ect,,if you are real young and have low test and never done any gear than you may have a reason for the low test---
what are your symptoms,age,aas history ect

[LmbrJak]

Im 38 finished my last cycle 6 months ago wich was also my first, the classic first,
10 weeks 500mg test e with a dbol jumpstart, did ARs pct too

My doc does think Im a little young, he also said that I have "borderline low" test @ 227 total

The worst symptoms tired,low libido and loseing strength,weight and Ive been getting fatter!

[test_cyp]

Yes, I went through the same thing. I believe it is because your LH levels are below normal also. They want to rule out that you don't have tumor. Sometimes a tumor will cause a decrease in LH levels. Very rare, but they want to scratch it off the list of possibilities. Nothing to worry about, unless your a little claustrophobic!

[therecanonlybe1]

Ive been trying to get a script for test from my PCP. They did my labs said yep your test is low, refered me to an endo,that is only in my area two days a week, he does more labs and now wants to do a MRI on my pitutary!??

Anyone run in to this?

Yes my prolactin came back normal as did IFG and estradiol

i would say that is some seriouse overkill... just labs is plenty

[LmbrJak]

i would say that is some seriouse overkill... just labs is plenty

thats what I thought!

[LmbrJak]

Yes, I went through the same thing. I believe it is because your LH levels are below normal also. They want to rule out that you don't have tumor. Sometimes a tumor will cause a decrease in LH levels. Very rare, but they want to scratch it off the list of possibilities. Nothing to worry about, unless your a little claustrophobic!

I figured thats what he was checking for but my LH is 2.5mIU/ml range 1.5-9.3

At least Im not the only one to get a MRI doc sure is through

[test_cyp]

Good luck on your HRT!

[BuildaBeast]

I do believe they are testing for a tumor. Years ago when I was chasing this problem trying to figure out why I was getting fat and tired all the time the family Doc sent me to get a MRI.

[Tapout]

they get alot more insurance money that way also

with a 227 they will probably put you on gel--it works great for me--not cycle strength but a boost

[CoreyTampa09]

Yes im 19 and was diagnosed with the ol' low test 8 months ago. I went throug bout 4 tests, from test/Estro levels, Mri on the pituatary, sperm to see if I was fertile and an STD test. I was at around 242 and was diagnosed at 200mgs test E every 2 weeks. Im visiting my endo this summer for the first time in a year and want to move to weekly shots hopefully around 100mg. I have a strong feeling my estro is high from bloating among fat rentention in "those" areas and and alot of water weight being held at all times. So im going on arimidex without her consent and see if it makes me feel better.

[zaggahamma]

mri is normal test to be ordered by endo b4 hrt....as stated...checking for pituitary tumor

you'll be fine

[BuildaBeast]

Yes im 19 and was diagnosed with the ol' low test 8 months ago. I went throug bout 4 tests, from test/Estro levels, Mri on the pituatary, sperm to see if I was fertile and an STD test. I was at around 242 and was diagnosed at 200mgs test E every 2 weeks. Im visiting my endo this summer for the first time in a year and want to move to weekly shots hopefully around 100mg. I have a strong feeling my estro is high from bloating among fat rentention in "those" areas and and alot of water weight being held at all times. So im going on arimidex without her consent and see if it makes me feel better.

Why would you have to go through a STD test?