please help - 22 and 304 ng/dl testosterone

[Michael Red]

I'm 22 and had my thyroid removed through radioactive iodine treatment when I was 20. I take a daily pill to control my thyroid levels, which are normal, but I haven't gained much muscle mass or strength in I'd say almost an entire year. I went to the doctor and had my testosterone levels checked, in the morning. The doctor told me that my results were fine because I was in the range. My testosterone levels are 304. This is practically not in the range at all. Testosterone goes down throughout the day so I imagine by the end of the day I'm below 300. I have NO libido. I recently started dating someone and noticed this problem. My er*ctions are weak or go away quickly. It's not nerves because it's started happening when I'm alone too (I'd say for a few months). I talked to the doctor and he prescribed me Vi*gra, and I had amazing s*x, although my p*nis did go slightly soft even then too. But I can't afford to purchase Vi*gra for the rest of my life, because it's $85 for three pills. I need to get this fixed NOW.

My doctor recommended that I try DHEA tablets, which I've noticed give me surges of confidence, and a feeling of walking on air that I haven't experienced in years. My libido also skyrockets when I take them, but only at first did they do that. I'm taking 25 mg tablets, and it was once a day, but I've changed it to twice a day because the feeling goes away. And I'm not talking about wanting a high, I feel as though I only feel normal when I take the DHEA supplements.

I feel confident that my testosterone levels are much too low. My doctor said I'm in the range, but I know that it's just too low. I'm practically not in range at all. It's like if I had made a 71 on a test in school, and everyone said, "Well, you passed!" A 71 is not good. A 71 is sh*t. I'm finally in a nice relationship and my libido is nonexistant, and I'm f*cking 22 years old! What will happen when I'm 32, or 42?

Are these levels too low and should I be this concerned? Thanks for the help.

[BBrock293]

Find another Dr. that is familiar and knowledgeable with TRT. Not all of them are.

[miker295]

That seems very low to me, especially for a 22 year old. But that is a common story that you're within range so the doctor won't do anything about it. In my case, I was able to go to a Low-T clinic and they got me on a program even though I was in range, but insurance won't pay for it since I am in range. However you seem very low for your age so maybe insurance would cover it.

I would get your full blood test results from your current doctor and take them to a T clinic or other doctor specializing in testosterone to see what they can do.

[zillagod]

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[lovbyts]

A good doctor wont go by range alone. I'm 50 and my for my age the range is 348 - 1197 total and 7.2 - 24 free.

Either way you are at the low end. Find another doctor.

[kelkel]

Find a doctor who will determine the cause of your low T and address it, not just band aid it with testosterone unless it's your last resort. You need to be treated based on how you feel, not a number on a chart.

[Michael Red]

hey i just turned 24 and had testosterone levels similar to yours, but since im in my early 20's no doctor will treat me or even attempt to help me....yes it sucks, read my older threads to get a general idea of my situation. i decided to take matters into my own hands- not by taking ugl test- but by taking clomid and tamoxifen. My regimen of clomid and tamoxifen tripled my testosterone, from around 275-350 to 900+. it did take awhile to start feeling better and for my dick to start working again though, but now i feel fine....on a scale of 1-10 i feel like im at a 7 or 8 compared to wanting to kill myself before this regimen.. now my test issues i believe was from hardcore drug use so i do not know if this regimen will apply to you....it is something to think about though...do some research on clomid and tamoxifen maybe it will help.....hope you get better man, i am sure you will

P.S the making a 71% being passing but not optimal is the perfect metaphor or whatever. im tired of doctors thinking that just because your "passing" that your doing well, when in reality it is BS....

your story gives me hope,i doubt i could get a doctor to prescribe me those things, id have to find the somewhere which i probably wont do or be able to do. and yes just from DHEA tablets i feel slightly better. i took one twenty mins ago and m concentration is through the roof. im not sure what id be able to tell a doctor to get the medicine u did. i cant afford to shop around for doctors either.

[Ryanmcd]

You have more issues then low test I think, you need to find a good doc that can work your thyroid and the ROOT cause of what's going on not just throw test at the problem. Find someone that understands T3/T4 and how it all works as a system, it sounds like you may not even know what you are taking as you say a pill, put a little effort into your health and figure this stuff out or at least find a doc that will.

I would work on TSH T3/T4 before even adding test, find a doc that understands that 1st.

[Michael Red]

You have more issues then low test I think, you need to find a good doc that can work your thyroid and the ROOT cause of what's going on not just throw test at the problem. Find someone that understands T3/T4 and how it all works as a system, it sounds like you may not even know what you are taking as you say a pill, put a little effort into your health and figure this stuff out or at least find a doc that will.

I would work on TSH T3/T4 before even adding test, find a doc that understands that 1st.

no i know what i'm taking, i've researched and put a lot of thought into my health, i didnt write levothyroxine or the dosage, i said "a pill" as a time saver, but thanks for your concern and you are absolutely correct, i am trying to find the cause of my low t and i hope that the root lies in my thyroid dosage