Went to Doctor Today. Was Told I have Normal Test Levels but don't agree.

[Low Testosterone]

Low testosterone levels in adolescents, while not extremely common, it does occur a little more often than we might think. However, while a little more common and not something I'd call extremely rare, perhaps slightly rare might be the best phrase. But if we consider say the entire population of the U.S. (350 million or so) sure, there are quite a few young ones with low levels.

That said, no doctor is going to prescribe you testosterone on the basis of a blood test alone. Yes, testosterone is and has been prescribed for decades to adolescents, but only after all aspects are examined. You may need testosterone, this could be the case, but you need to find a doctor that understands adolescent hormone issues, is willing to check all your hormones, perform an MRI, examine and discuss medication and lifestyle habits...leave no stone unturned.

Do you have any drug history use of any kind? I'm not referring to just recreational drugs but recreational as well as prescription. If the answer is no and those are your testosterone numbers, there is an issue, a problem and you need to find out what that problem is because throwing testosterone at it alone may very well not be the answer. It could be part of the answer but again, you need to do some digging on this one.

[2Sox]

Low testosterone levels in adolescents, while not extremely common, it does occur a little more often than we might think. However, while a little more common and not something I'd call extremely rare, perhaps slightly rare might be the best phrase. But if we consider say the entire population of the U.S. (350 million or so) sure, there are quite a few young ones with low levels.

That said, no doctor is going to prescribe you testosterone on the basis of a blood test alone. Yes, testosterone is and has been prescribed for decades to adolescents, but only after all aspects are examined. You may need testosterone, this could be the case, but you need to find a doctor that understands adolescent hormone issues, is willing to check all your hormones, perform an MRI, examine and discuss medication and lifestyle habits...leave no stone unturned.

Do you have any drug history use of any kind? I'm not referring to just recreational drugs but recreational as well as prescription. If the answer is no and those are your testosterone numbers, there is an issue, a problem and you need to find out what that problem is because throwing testosterone at it alone may very well not be the answer. It could be part of the answer but again, you need to do some digging on this one.

Thanks, Low T. I learned something from this and gained another perspective. I hope this young man get the help he deserves.