I am a 31 year old male and just started androgel...... 1 percent 4 pumps a day........Prescribed by my regular doctor....I have an appointment to see an endo in a month.....I've felt like shit for last couple of years.............Thought my levels seemed really low.....My doctor was mainly worried about the free test she said....Also just started me on 2000 iu of vitamin d... Any thoughts or info appreciated!!!
Testosterone-M 176
Testosterone Free-M 43
Testosterone % free 2.4
Vitamin d 23
post the ranges as well! what is your complete protocol? any AIs, hCG, etc...?
I don't understand what ranges you mean??? This is exactly what's on my sheet......Yes, only thing i'm on right is androgel, 4 pumps a day.......I'm pretty sure she'd let me switch to shots, if I want to.......Thought I'd give the gel a chance first.....
What is the healthy range for your age, like 250-990Quote:
Originally Posted by Hackamaniac
I think she said 300 to 1000 for total test and 250 to 350 for free test......I'm 31, so I think 600 is around normal level for total test????? Free test 12.3 for my age is about normal????? I'm a lil confused by all this.....:)
Probably why you haven't been feeling well. If you think that 250-350 is low, My lab results came back 30-40 for free test! He said it was the lowest he has ever seen, I haven't run gear in years. No wonder I barely feel like going to te gym. Good luck to you with the TRT!
here is an example how to post your blood work results,Quote:
Originally Posted by Hackamaniac
http://forums.steroid.com/showthread...nt-lab-results
^2. Also, does this endo specialize in trt or is this just who your pcp refers people to, due to friendship, etc.? Call the endo's office and ask if they treat per Crislers protocols. If not, don't waste your time. Call a local compounding pharmacy and ask them if they can refer you to a doc who specializes in trt protocols. They will know who writes for all three phases, trt, hcg, ai.
No, my doc didn't set it up.....I called myself......I only spoke to a secretary....She said there endo's are very open minded and treat each person different... All of the nurses were at clinic.....I am seeing a female endo, she went to school in Colombia and is originally from there......Don't know if that's good or bad???? I did call my pharmacy and they wouldn't tell me much....Said they don't know anyone that prescribes hcg or an ai...............I get my blood work done again in early De***ber, then see the endo in mid De***ber.....Thanks for the help everyone!!!
I just talked to a nurse.....She is gonna show my bloodwork to an endo and she or the doc will call me back.....So I'll find out something today......Well atleast I hope....
Hmm last endo I called that I gave my blood work to like that never even called me back, hopefully yours is more responsible, I gave it a week and then found a new Endo.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hackamaniac
Her nurse called me back the next day....Said she wouldn't decide anything till she sees me......I hope she uses Crislers protocol, but am very sceptical.....
good luck, and let us know what they decide!
If they won't answer a simple question over the phone then they probably don't/won't know the correct protocols.
Why is your total T so low you are young. I would dig more into this
but yes levels for your age are triple of what you have. That is why you feel bad. It could be pituitary of testicle problem that you have to figure out which one.