Advice needed on TRT / Treatment options
Hi Everyone,
I just wanted to say thanks in advance for anyone who reads this message and provides a thoughtful response. I'll try my best to keep this very concise to reduce length. I am currently working with a nutritionist and endocrinologist to address low t symptoms and blood tests. First and foremost, my most recent bloods are as follows:
Total test = 323 on scale of 241-827 NG/DL
Free test = 35 on scale of 46-224 pg/mL
FSH = 1.6 on scale of 1.6-8 MIU/ML
LH = 1.8 on scale of 1.5 - 9.3
Prolactin = 5.8 on scale of 2-18 NG/ML
IGF/1 = 170 on scale of 53-331 NG/ML
Cortisol = 16.6 on scale of 4.0-22.0 MCG/DL
As shown, my total test is within range, albeit on the lower end, and my free test actually dips below normal. FSH and LH are as low as they can possibly get within the normal range. However, what is truly normal for a 33 year old?
Supporting information: Although I am able to perform sexually, my libido is essentially non-existant. Sensation and climax are very dull. I am not "fat" but a layer of stubborn fat sits around my waist despite working out regularly and eating a relatively good diet. I suffer with depression, anxiety and fatigue. I took a 16 week cycle of testosterone enthanate in 2012 and again in 2013 (each cycle consisted of approx two 225mgs injections per week for a total of 450mgs weekly.) Each cycle followed by a month of Nolvadex 40mg I believe (or possibly 40/40/20/20... I can't recall precisely.
Ultimately, I do not know if this was pre-existing or if the cycles are the cause the decline in the hpta hormones because I, unfortunately, do not have previous blood tests to use as a baseline. I have an MRI scheduled for this Friday to look for pituitary tumor. I guess I am looking for general input or advice on treatment. I feel that these markers are significantly low for my age, not to mention my symptoms. I would aggressively pursue HRT but I am interested in preserving any ability I have to have children. Are there any treatments that I should be looking into considering that I don't don't want to impose further damage on my ability to have kids. This is all rather depressing so looking for any help you guys can provide. Thanks again.