Low T at 26.

[ojm3]

So I had my bloods drawn so I had levels to compare to after I go through chemotherapy. Turns out I'm low as shit 26 y.o only 304 ng/ml, never cycled.

I'm starting to feel lethargic and am somewhat moody. Besides tribulus any other natural things that I can take to help boost test?

[uhit]

How's the diet, sleep, stress going?

There may be problems related to the 3 thats causing the low T.

[Mr.BB]

Did you checked for LH, FSH and free test?

[kelkel]

Post up what you have if possible.

[NACH3]

Did you checked for LH, FSH and free test?

^^^ These... And your Thyroid w/TSH? As hypothyroidism causes hypogonadism! Prolactin & Cortisol wouldn't hurt...

[ojm3]

I will have to wait till the results are printed nurse just called and said test and free test are low at 304 ng/ml.

Sleep is 7+ hours a night, diet is on point

5'9 180lbs

Protien 200-220 grams

Carbs 250 +- 50

Fats round 59


Stress very high due to this cancer. Trying to stay strong but very hard to do.

[ojm3]

Thyroid and cbc came back normal

[ojm3]

I think my doc only tested for test the damn knuckle head didn't listen. What else do I need besides

Test
free test
LH
ldh
E2

Anything else fellas?

[NACH3]

LH/FSH/Prolactin/Free test/total test/E2/complete metabolic panel/lipid panel/IGF-1/PSA(Prostate specific Antogen

[ojm3]

Thanks NACH3

[NACH3]

No worries bro! I re-checked my labs and that should cover it all! GL!

[Motardpdx]

LH/FSH/Prolactin/Free test/total test/E2/complete metabolic panel/lipid panel/IGF-1/PSA(Prostate specific Antogen

I've had BW done in the past and my PCP didn't do free T, only total T. Is this a complete list for BW? I'm having it done again next week. Thanks

1.LH/FSH
2.Prolactin
3.Free test/total test/E2
4.Complete metabolic panel
5.Lipid panel/IGF-1
6.PSA(Prostate specific Antogen)

[Mr.BB]

I never done IGF-1

So expensive...

[NACH3]

I never done IGF-1

So expensive...

Just in case of possible TRT the doc ususlly asks for it.... Sometimes - $$$ it is! Mine came w/my hormone panel.

[Motardpdx]

Any thought on this quote about IGF-1? Is this something you have tested after a cycle? Or, when struggling with HRT? I'm still curious about the findings or importance?

"Please don’t waste your $ getting IGF1 level tests! The levels naturally drop as we get older the same as testosterone,estrogen and thyroid levels. I have been replacing those 3 with bio-identical hormones for 15 years because my body screamed without them, (The testosterone relacement for women is a miniscule dose compared to men.) Men go into andropause as women go through menopause, not fun. And no one should be concerned with even a 30 point change when your IGF levels are less than the youthful levels anyway. 100? Not to worry, it will keep diving.
There is a different mindset in the US with the theory that we age because our hormone factory shuts down. And we have seen 75-80 year olds with rockbottom IGF levels blosson with HGH injections. Not high doses here, really small ones. Not the crazy bodybuilder levels for sure."

[NACH3]

I was merely listing it... As I stated it came w/my hormone panel... I wouldn't advise someone to add it just to add, but in my case it was necessary as HGH is something I have looked into!

I do agree w/the above statement by Mortarpdx thst its not necessary unless your gonna be gettin a script for HGH or a GHRH/GHRP(sermorelin) RX...

I had gotten it done b/c of the TRT/HGH combo therapy... You are correct that it doesn't need to be checked... I do agree.

In my case if my IGF-1 levels were high enough I would be able to benefit from a GHRP instead of HGH...

Thx for explaining your part... As I never had to test my IGF-1 after... until I start the combo treatment and then get it... So I wouldn't know either...

[ojm3]

Thank you guys for helping me out!

[Stapies]

I've had BW done in the past and my PCP didn't do free T, only total T. Is this a complete list for BW? I'm having it done again next week. Thanks

1.LH/FSH
2.Prolactin
3.Free test/total test/E2
4.Complete metabolic panel
5.Lipid panel/IGF-1
6.PSA(Prostate specific Antogen)

I decided I want to get my bloodwork done and requested a quote from a lab in South Africa.

The lady said I must specify the metabolic tests I want done... Here is her email...

Good afternoon



Please find quote attached. I have excluded the Metabolic Profile as you need to specify, is it a Metabolic assessment you need to test for, also do you have a doctors referral, as your GP/Physician would have to interpret results.....


What metabolic profile/panel is it and is it important to check it out as well? I am more concerned about the hormone levels for test etc...

[NACH3]

It's called a CMP(Complete Metabolic Panel) as it covers
Glucose, serum/BUN/Creatine serum/eGFR(non-African Am & if African Am how my blood work specifies)/BUN & Creatine ratio/sodium serum/Potassium serum/Chloride serum/CO2 total/Calcium serum/protein total & serum/Albumin serum/Globulin, total/A G ratio/Bilirubin, total/Alkalin Phosphate S/AST(SGOT/& ALT(SGPT)! Very important and they will indeed ask for it... That's everything on my labs(LabCorp)

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