Need help understanding my blood work

[kaoz123]

Do u guys see anything out of wack? Im 33 an tired and achy all the time. Just alot of the low T symtoms.

total test 478 252-1052
free test 6.3 4.8-25
glucose 90 65-100
tsh reflex 1.4 0.3-5.1
free t4 1.35 0.73-1.95
thyroglobulin antibody <20 <40
luteinizing hormone 5.4
follicle stimulating hormone 4.4
shgb 64 16-94
prolactin 5.6 3.0-30
cortisol am 11 7.25ug

[kelkel]

I'd like to see total and free higher at your age IMO. Remember that BW is just a snapshot in time. Total is not as important as free, which is what's available for your body to use. Your shbg is a bit high and binding your T. Lower it and you'll have higher free levels. Research Nettle Root as an herbal resource to reduce it.

[kaoz123]

I was thinking my free is low and my total isnt great but not super bad either. I also thought the shgb was high. Thanks man cuz im really considering hrt

[kelkel]

TRT is for life. Research all options first. Consider a 24hr urine test to get a total picture of your hormone levels.

[ecdysone]

Going along with what kelkel said, I would think about getting a second set of labs - this time add on an E2 because that's an important consideration.

SHBG is an issue, but significantly reducing it will be difficult.

What is your weight?

[bass]

he can reduce shbg with a short cycle of var, but of course it has to be prescribed by a doctor (good luck)! some life style changes can help boost up your test naturally, weight lifting is one and of course clean diet. just remember, HRT is not a magic pill, many struggle for a while until they get things dialed in.

[kaoz123]

Im 5 10 198 around 17% and I do train. But its getting to the point where i have no drive and not gaining anymore. Have u guys heard of Danazol its supposed to lower it like winny. But I would prefer var.