I am a 23 year old male and my both testosterone tests (both free and normal) came back low and then next one even lower (almost below the normal range). My prolactin is in the upper normal range.Right now I am waiting for results on other hormones (LH, Estradiol, etc...the whole hormone panel and pituitary disease). I also have a mild case of gyno. I never used any type of steroids before.
I'm 6'1 190lbs, 13% BF and was going to the gym for the last 5 years. I eat healthy. Even though I have low testosterone, my facial and body features are VERY masculine (all except for weak chin). My testicles size is about 2 inches in length.
I am a very stressed person and I have much anxiety. My anxiety and stress have elevated greatly ever since I learned that I am low testosterone, which in turn makes it even lower. I also stopped sleeping well. I no longer get morning wood. I used to get it all the time when I was really relaxed. My libido overall is less than before but it does exist. But now I am under stress. But can these things (anxiety, mild depression, insomnia) lower man's testosterone significantly?
The problem is that my stress could be the CAUSE for low testosterone OR it could low testosterone causing my anxiety and stress and also insomnia. How can you tell? Medications for anxiety and depression often reduce testosterone so getting my stress under control with meds will not help the problem or test higher for testosterone (I'm not on any medications). It is a locked circle.
Should I maybe try HCG alone before considering HRT/TRT?
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