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[Viking13]

When it comes to the total test level, I simply feel it's low. If I recall part of your 125 mgs is test C & E, a long ester. This, imho, makes concerns about BW timing moot. To give a personal example. My last BW on my TRT dose of 60 mgs x 2 per week came in over 1500 (unk exactly what as it's Labcorp) and my free T was 34, ten pts over their scale. Your free test is about double the labcorp range. Part of this is due to low shbg. It simply binds less FT. Re your lipids, reasonable is a tough word. Your lipids are not horrible but they're not great either. Keep an eye on them as previously stated due to the correlation with shbg. It can lead to cardiovascular issues, etc.

Kel, what are your suggestions to remedy the issue? as I feel I have the same problem. Is shbg available via pharmacy? Apologies, as I am ignorant to this issue.

[kelkel]

Kel, what are your suggestions to remedy the issue? as I feel I have the same problem. Is shbg available via pharmacy? Apologies, as I am ignorant to this issue.

SHBG is in your blood. It's a glyco-protein that carries your hormones (T & E) throughout your body. Low SHBG is only a problem when in conjunction with other markers such as lipid, cardiovascular issues, type 2 diabetes. They can go hand in hand, thus Metabolic Syndrome. What changes you make would depend on your BW. There's info out there saying sugar exacerbates it, coffee can help it, etc.

[Viking13]

SHBG is in your blood. It's a glyco-protein that carries your hormones (T & E) throughout your body. Low SHBG is only a problem when in conjunction with other markers such as lipid, cardiovascular issues, type 2 diabetes. They can go hand in hand, thus Metabolic Syndrome. What changes you make would depend on your BW. There's info out there saying sugar exacerbates it, coffee can help it, etc.

Thanks for the explanation kelkel, I may have jumped the gun on a self diagnosis based on your explanation. I thought it may be low due to my free test staying on the higher end on what I thought was a smaller dose at 100mg per week, I thought maybe the free test wasn't binding potentially. I've since cut it to 75mg per week and will double check shbg on next bloods regardless. Thanks kelkel

[kelkel]

Thanks for the explanation kelkel, I may have jumped the gun on a self diagnosis based on your explanation. I thought it may be low due to my free test staying on the higher end on what I thought was a smaller dose at 100mg per week, I thought maybe the free test wasn't binding potentially. I've since cut it to 75mg per week and will double check shbg on next bloods regardless. Thanks kelkel

Post it or pm me the BW when you get it if you like.