Am I a candidate for HRT?

[groundfighter1]

I apologize ahead of time for my lack of knowledge on this subject.
I've had syptoms for quite some time of what I perceive as low test. Although I seemed to have gotten the standard answer of "within range" at my Dr.
Here's my information:
36 Y.O.M. / Good general health / Very fit, with frequent exercise and weight training / 5'9" 150 lbs approx: 10 to 12 % body fat / Symptoms of:
Lots of trouble sleeping, especially through the night / decreased energy to name a few.
Blood Work was "normal" for the most part with the following on test:
Ref Rng / actual
Test. total male: 300-1080 / 529
Sex Hormone Binding: 11-80 / 45
Test. Free male: 47-244 / 84
Test. Free PCT: 1.6-2.9 / 1.6
ALT: 10-40 / 32
TSH Ultrasensitive: 0.35-5.5 / 1.07
Let me know if there is any other information that could be useful and I'll post it if I have it.
Would i be a candidate for HRT ?
Thanks in advance for your input:
groundfighter1

[SlimmerMe]

Welcome! it would help if you would post the "reference range" beside your result numbers.....thanks....

the guys will chime in.....

[groundfighter1]

thanks,
i just added that, hope it makes sense

[zaggahamma]

B hard to get on trt from a regular doctor with those levels imo an anti aging clinic would quite possibly no thyroid Labs?

[groundfighter1]

I'm 36 so I guess I qualify in that respect. I'm not sure on the thyroid tast tho? I thought that's what the TSH Ultrasensitive was? I know I've had it checked in the past and it came back normal. My dr had it checked due to my struggle gaining and keeping weight on.

[SlimmerMe]

^^^ it is the TSH....and looks good

[groundfighter1]

Thought so but wasn't sure. Now to figure out my next move in this process? I looked into one HRT clinic I saw mentioned on here some time ago but it's turned into something similar to being sold a used car by a pushy salesman so I don't think I'm interested in that type of "help" ? If anyone has any suggestions let me know. I always appreciate advice.

[groundfighter1]

I just took the "do you have low t?" test on isitlowt website....it says I do.. lol.. I just thought that was kinda funny since so far I've been told i'm "within range"

[The Toad]

I agree with JP that a clinic is your best chance.... good luck

[zaggahamma]

I just took the "do you have low t?" test on isitlowt website....it says I do.. lol.. I just thought that was kinda funny since so far I've been told i'm "within range"

not only youre in range...you're well above the level ppl been sent packin without no test many times...

[steroid.com 1]

Hypothyroidism has many of the same symptoms as Low T. Your panel is normal and I don't think even an anit aging clinic will prescribe with Total T over 500 and a Free T of 1.6%.

You really need a more complete and thorough blood work to find out what else is causing your symptoms.

[groundfighter1]

ok, cool... thanks for the info.
What type of blood screen should I be looking for? Just wondering what road I need to go down if the HRT clinic isn't an option or if an endo is also not an option?
My Dr. and i are good friends and I am in the medical field so he usually will consider my suggestions.
Let me know what you all think...
thanks alot everyone... great input so far!

[SlimmerMe]

^^ Full male hormone panel

[groundfighter1]

also, maybe i sould have mentioned that i have had issues with m.p.b. (hair d ay) for the past few years. My Dr. put me on finasteride, of which i take between 2 and 2.5 mg. per day (i actually cut a 5mg. pill in half and take that which is a lot cheaper than the 1mg. propecia version)
would that have any affect on my levels or is is there some correlation between the DHT levels and symptoms?
just wondering, thanks