Endo says hcg is useless when used with test?

[Vettester]

^^ Sirp's reply hits it on the head!! A good way to know would have been to run your LH/FSH labs prior to starting TRT. That should have been the first thing the doctor did before taking any steps. Good chance you are secondary, especially if you are experiencing the shrinkage issues at this stage of it.

[The Toad]

^^ Sirp's reply hits it on the head!! A good way to know would have been to run your LH/FSH labs prior to starting TRT. That should have been the first thing the doctor did before taking any steps. Good chance you are secondary, especially if you are experiencing the shrinkage issues at this stage of it.

I know that wasn't part of the test prior to TRT but I am going to check back on past yearly blood tests and see if it may have been checked. If not, would I know if those levels are low on this upcoming test.

[Vettester]

I know that wasn't part of the test prior to TRT but I am going to check back on past yearly blood tests and see if it may have been checked. If not, would I know if those levels are low on this upcoming test.

The problem is that TRT will suppress your LH levels further, so any tests from hereon should come up in the low range. Again, that's why baseline labs are important.

[The Toad]

The problem is that TRT will suppress your LH levels further, so any tests from hereon should come up in the low range. Again, that's why baseline labs are important.

Thanks Vetteman, I wish I had known about this site when I first started HRT. My family doctor doesn't know sh** about this. I have learned more here and have passed a lot of it on to him.... which is scary. Makes you wonder if he knows as little about other things (quite the confidence builder)

[Vettester]

Thanks Vetteman, I wish I had known about this site when I first started HRT. My family doctor doesn't know sh** about this. I have learned more here and have passed a lot of it on to him.... which is scary. Makes you wonder if he knows as little about other things (quite the confidence builder)

My primary is the same way, which is why I ended up seeking other medical experts. That's also when I figured out that I needed to get educated on this stuff if I really want it to work good for me. I'm actually grateful for that, because I discovered just how fascinating this stuff is. The more I learn, the more I want to learn. BTW, if you ask your doc about anti-D's or anxiety drugs, he will probably be able to give you a 5 star presentation for an entire morning!