This is one of the best videos I have seen. Thanks a lot. Just a few thoughts: 1. Drs are scared to treat because of the risk of litigation if something goes wrong, e.g. you are within normal range but have all the clinical symptoms, sorry. 2. in some national health care systems, TRT would blow out their health budget and there are other public health issues that take priority, e.g. TRT for people who are symptomatic vs fighting malaria; 3. most GPs or MDs don't know how to treat and a referral to an Endocrinologist is warranted, can't be bothered or can't afford it 4. Pharmaceutical companies and Drs make more money from keeping you ill and just well enough to "function", e.g. here are some anti-depressants. There is emerging evidence that TRT can and does have a positive impact on men who pre-TRT had a diagnosed clinical depression and mood affective disorders, lack of drive, loss of libido, overall decline in health and wellbeing 5. Keep TRT for the elite and wealthy who can afford it, you make more money that way as a clinician
Literally asked my GP about it, they referred me to a urologist, and my insurance revoked it. So went to a local trt clinic and they basically told me everything this video said. Im 25. 7 months ago, i was 265lbs. Now im 208. My test went from 520 to 465. I started the other day. I hope this sets me on the road to feeling human again.
I am 19 yr old with extreme social anxiety, lack of energy, never get morning wood, inability to gain muscle despite training hard and eating healthy and more. I tested my Testosterone and it came back at 330. Funny enough the lab I tested on had two ranges - (249-900) for 20-49 yrs old and (180-750) for 49 yrs +. So you can have a test level of 180 now and it's considered normal. The ranges are dropping by the day. My endo says my test is low but not dangerously low and my problems are from something else. He refuses to treat me. I am from Bulgaria btw
@@Lowtnation I am gonna test it myself this week because tests are pretty cheap here (costs $20 total) to measure LH and FSH. Anyways if they refuse to treat me after that I guess I will have to do it myself
@@Lowtnation Got some new labs : Estradiol Serum (ECLIA) - 16 pg/ml (25-60) Free Testosterone (ELISA) - 13 pg/ml (1-28) Thyroid is fine (all are mid range) But how is it possible to have low total T, very low estradiol and normal free T? Will TRT still be beneficial? Or maybe this test is not correct because the ranges seem kinda weird. Thanks
@@IvanIvanov-bp2jx Брат, аз съм като теб, правя си изследвания от 19 годишен, сега съм на 20. Имам естроген под нормата и тестостерон в границите между 260 до 360. Но нали съм в границите всичко е точно. Ако искаш ми пиши на този имейл- marti_panteleev@abv.bg или ми звънни на телефона 0888986589 да обменим малко информация. Знам че е трудно с такива нива и малко хора биха го разбрали.
I’m 70. T level was 350. Dr said that’s normal for your age range. I said, “it may work for you, it may fit the guidelines, but it does not work for my lifestyle”. He wrote the prescription. Of course, we had a 5 year relationship, and he knew me to be very astute about health matters.
Problem is not the Doctor 75% of the time. Health Insurance companies don't cover TRT if you are within the range. If a Doctor give you a prescription of Testosterone and you use your health insurance to get it , they will audit the Doctor' soon the DEA will get involved. That's the way our medical system works in USA. Doctors are scare to be Doctors. They have become umpa-lumpas of Insurace companies.
It is true that the DEA is monitoring testosterone clinics. This is why it's so important to have a super clean protocol that the clinicians diagnose and prescribe from. DEA audits of clinics that manage patients well are no different than Health Departments inspections of restaurants that run a tight ship and clean practices. And don't get me started on insurance companies lol...
@@Naturestheway It's crazy to. I have been borderline normal as low as 300 for the last 3 years of testing. But because I'm not 40-50 points lower the docs don't want to treat me even though I also have many of the symptoms. Pretty soon they will probably lower the normal range to 200. My free T was just over 9 on a range 8.7 to about 25. The doc took one look at it and was like oh look your normal. See. Move along stupid man. I was rushed out the door within a minute of reading my results while neglecting everything I mentioned. I'm sure other guys have had luck with female doctors but I'm never going to a female doctor again. They sat their laughing at my symptoms when they saw the results and mocking me. Because a hair above 8.7 for free T is "normal". One of the female docs made a stupid smirk on her face when she saw my results like I was making up everything because my free T was literally like 9 on the scale from 8.7 to 25.
Noel Rivera Here in the UK the doctors will not treat you if you are in the “ low normal” range as it goes against “ guidelines” we don’t have the same insurance issues that you have in the US, I guess it still comes down to money wherever you are!
The lab that my Dr. uses has a normal range of 260-860. I guess that's a sign that low T is becoming more and more common. Low T has become the new norm.
Its been so frustrating to see doctors fly off the handles whenever i mention my symptoms coincide easily with Low-T. It is like they immediately shut down any possibility of that notion. It has been quite a strange experience.
At 46 I had my Test level checked at a clinic. I went in to see them because I had all the symptoms for the most part except depression. Everything in life had just turned "vanilla." I just chalked it up tp middle age...but i was concerned....always tired...not real motivated...foggy mind....medium to low sex driver..weak erections etc My results came back at 445 which is normal (but I would say low normal). Free T was right at the line. I just knew something was wrong even though the numbers said I was pretty much normal. The doctor treated my symptoms...put me on a modest regiment of TRT, inlcuding tweaking my diet and.....life is so much better. It took about 6 months for me to get dialed in...correct dosage and protocol (for me that is 3x a week) but once that was figured out by trial and error...bam! My test levels are now around 800-900 every test.... but more important is my symptoms are gone... so much energy...and better over all health. I just feel great. My health and morale is worth the investment even if my insurance doesn't cover it. It's now been a year and half....no regrets at all. Just listen to the doctor and humble yourself if you need to make additional life style changes. TRT is a life style...not a magic pill.
TheGanner I’m 20 and mine are 400 and I feel like shit and my grandpa that’s 70 has the same energy and his “bed life is great” lmao that’s what he said
my story is very similar to yours except im 31, just started 45 days ago and im in pretty good shape already. but i like that you said its a lifestyle! it def is, you need to sleep, eat good, lift, do cardio. cheers man.
My T level was 160 My urologist he got me up to 460 , I'm 53 but still feel run down some can I be boosted up any more ,I was on the cream but I want the shots?
Wasup Fool totally agreed. We diagnose and prescribe based on free only. Most people understand test in terms of total numbers tho. The videos are just meant to provide some fundamental understanding.
i have joint pain,memory loss,low energy,low sex drive ,my bones where not checked but my body looks so fat especially around my waist PLUS i have man boobs! my muscles are so poor ,i went to start lifting weights and i had to use 3 LB weights because lifting 5 pounds was too much for me! i have 2 herniated disc and 2 bulging disc as well -i feel like an old man!!! my hair looks dry and i have that horse shoe male pattern baldness.and my hair is half gray and half black but grows very slow! i have to shave it all down just to look a little bit normal.and i gained a lot of weight! so i went to my primary DR because i have seen videos on low T and how it can effect you and i told my DR that i think i might have low T . she does a blood check and after a week ,i get my results from my follow up appointment. i had her check everything she could check with my blood. it was 328 and she told me everything was ok! i told her what was wrong with me ,and i knew i was going to have tell her what was wrong so i made a list of what was wrong prior to going to her office- and she told me im fine! i told her 328 sounds very low -and she told me that im NOT a young man anymore and that this is my number and its ok! i told her about all my symptoms and she tells me "go out side ,get some fresh air and do some walking". i told her that i walk a mile when i go shopping at "stop and shop " almost every day -because its 10 blocks away from where i live -she just smiled and said "good" . and i was dismissed! so here i am ,im 53 - and i want a fuckin do over! all of those symptoms crept up on me from the age of 35 to the present and after reading and searching -i feel that it IS LOW T and im looking for ways to help me substitute my low testosterone. my question is this -what pills are safe ? how much do they cost ? and where do we get them??? my primary DR is a slick woman -she's the type that sends you to referrals -other DR's instead of prescribing me herself. what type of DR deals with low T? im ok not being 18 anymore but ill be damned if im going to be a 80 or 90 year old man because of a lack of some pill that could have got at the pharmacy or online! where do all these trans woman get their testosterone to make them look like men ???
In UK 🇬🇧 doctors couldn't care less if your ultra low, your just given a blank expression & a rehursed response about how its normal to have low Testosterone its part of normal life.... Dr even said "what makes you so special to want Testosterone like when you was 20?!?!" Im 44 now..... 4 years seeing Dr.... just sends me for blood test...comes back low..... I say thats not good.... Dr says thats normal..... its actually good. Why are UK doctor's so reluctant to give treatment 😫 😩. If I was richer I would go private.
My total is 537 and Free T is 8.4 and my SHBG is 57. I'm 64 and doc says I'm normal. REALLY??? I'm going to a specialist. He said if I go on TRT I'm opening myself up to heart attack and stroke. Hate conventional medicine. This is 2023 and the new science is undeniable.
I just started my program this week and while I have not seen any improvements in my symptoms, I will say Low T Nation has been amazing to work with so far. Brandon has personally walked me through every step. I did a lot of research and there are other clinics out there that are cheaper, but that doesn't necessarily make them better. I am of the opinion you get what you pay for. Brandon and Low T Nation make it so easy for a patient to get started and maintain a TRT regimen. I will touch base in a few weeks if anyone is interested and give an update to my symptoms and my progression. I started at 311 and my energy levels and libido have been almost non existent. I have gained almost 40 pounds over the past year and I have had horrible anxiety and depression. I am looking forward to changing all of these things. If you have any questions feel free to ask. - Arthur
When I was describing my symptoms (of low t) to my endocrinologist and when I brought up low libido & no morning wood, she asked me if I had a girlfriend when I said no she said, try getting one and it will improve and she said If you dont have a gf you dont need to worry about how your libido is...WTFFF regardless of gf, isn't low libido and no morning wood still a great health concern. she also said my range is at the lower end of "normal" and that t levels keep fluctuating up and down on a weekly basis so I just had to wait and it will be back up. I talked about low bone density, based on how easily I my bones hurt when lifting heavy items (during lifting it often feels like theyre about to break) and a lack of strength and power, she said that is not a criteria for low bone density and low t All she could offer to treat my low t was recommending some activities: gardening, writing poetry, yoga, volunteer work I KID YOU NOT. I also talked about my lack of muscles and how I can never have muscle growth despite working out like crazy eating right and sleeping right, she responded by saying that dont listen to gym "nuts" you dont need big muscles or steroids or even gym. "gym instructors see this (making a small square shape with her hand) but reality is this (moving her arms to make a shape of a square) ........I honestly wanted to choke her on the spot, I really need help I possibly have klinefelter because I look like an androgynous teenager even tho i am 26, have thin bones ridiculously low muscle tone and lets not even get into the mental and psychological problems caused by my low t
@@edgargarred4319 A man with low testosterone getting treated by a female doctor is as good as a Man on Trail when the Bench consists of Feminist Judges. Edit: Go see a Male doctor ain't no woman will ever treat your low T even if she's your wife.
Hey , I’m 35 years old have the symptoms .. my blood work is total T 515, Free T 11.1 , LH is 6.2 and my FSH is 3.3 , and of course my doctor says everything is fine. Thoughts?
I’m 38 and my testosterone level is 315 and my dr won’t give me nothing to bring it up at all cause he said I was fine what is ur opinion on that cause I’m at 246 lbs and been on diets for a while but can’t go any lower that 240 ever and just feel like crap all the time no energy and that’s not normal for me at all I’m thinking about seeing a different dr what is ur opinion thanks
TRT monotherapy is not always the most appropriate treatment, though. For example, if a man with low-normal T is found to have a varicocele, there's a strong chance that the varicocele is what is impairing T production (it affects Leydig cell function). In this instance, TRT is nothing more than a bandaid: it merely alleviates low T symptoms, but does nothing to address the underlying issue (the varicocele). TRT does not help improve testicular function. Getting a varicocele treated will very likely improve endogenous T production. Also, TRT does not help improve male fertility parameters, while a varicocele embolisation or microsurgery most likely will help with sperm count and motility. In any case, taking TRT without concomitant HCG is asking for emasculating side effects of male fertility suppression (oligospermia or even azoospermia) and testicular atrophy and/or softening. Does any self-respecting man welcome these emasculating side effects? Never take TRT without concomitant low dose HCG to keep your testicles ticking-over. And, if you have varicocele, get it sorted. Also, be sure to keep track of your oestrodiol levels while on TRT, and take arimidex if required.
We totally agree with most of this. Varicoceles are fairly infrequent and many times (even though they definitely do sometimes) have nothing to do with a guy's testosterone level. I do disagree with the testicular function part and the fertility parameters. If a patient presents with very strong secondary parameters (very low LH and FSH) the TRT can make enormous improvements in both aspects. The HCG part is spot on as well managing E2 levels. THanks for the input!! Good stuff!
I seen a doctor 3 years ago for possible low testosterone levels. The good doctor's words of wisdom to me were that I wasn't bald and still had facial hair so my testosterone levels are in the normal range for a man my age. I'm 51, He was in his late 20's
Hey,my problem: i have very low test but doc puts me on Pregnyl 250 2x a week but nothing else….and Pregnyl does nothing after using it now for 8 weeks!! Need some help here,can i use Pregnyl and sustan 250 together?? Thanks and greetz!!
I'm 21 n results came back 380 (normal range) but i have all the symptoms, it might be normal to someone but I'm sure that's low for me.. Going to talk to my doctor soon, let's hope i can bring back some colors into this life
It may not be your T. You might have depression/anxiety, sleep disorder, low thyroid, etc. I would suggest that you have a real good talk with your doc about your symptoms, and see if anything else might need to be treated too. T is not always the simple answer and sometimes it is. I hope you find what you need to feel good.
My doc has been treating me with 250 mg every two weeks via injections. My number has risen to 414 over 6 months. I haven't noticed anything since my first injection. VA doesn't care unless it's under 200, but my insurance primary was sympathetic when it went from 450 to 300 in 3 months.
Phenomenal info and presentation. I was just curious, now that Clomid/clomiphene is no longer produced (and enclomiphene is not available in Canada), what is the next best thing? I know HCG is ideal, but it's out of my budget and my insurance doesn't cover it. I have been researching it a lot and see there are a lot of positive studies on Nolvadex, Arimidex and Tamoxifen. Tamoxifen is by far the most affordable, so I was wondering if there is any reason(s) that either Nolvadex or Arimidex would be a LOT better than Tamoxifen? And also, many journals of urology indicate patients taking AI's concurrently with TRT (i'm currently on test cypionate), while others discontinue the TRT before initiating AI therapy. I would really appreciate your input, as we really want to conceive and the clock is ticking. Thanks again!
Low T Nation thank you so much, I’m going to the doctor at 9am today, it’s 1:51 am can’t sleep. It’s my PCP, going to inform her everything, and tell her to find me someone that will actually treat me and refer me to them.
My LH is 7.1 and my Test is 400, as a 26 year old male. Based on this it seems that HCG would not help increase testosterone levels? Would you recommend TRT? Is there any risk at all of clomid/hcg not working when I want to have children?
I have a question. I am prone to ulcers and gastritis as I have a week stomach lining, does oral Armidex have any effect on the stomach lining and are there any injectable AIs out there, as I am very careful about using orals?
Hey serious question here. My testosterone came back at 442. I’m 37 years old, stopped working out a couple years ago after I broke my vertebrae. Libido is GREAT, never had an issue with that. However, I’m not as motivated as I was 10years ago. I’m tired A LOT with low energy. I also have 4 kids and run my own business des. Haven’t gotten back into the gym yet due to pains when lifting. I ordered test and have it sitting in my room. What do you guys suggest? Should I start working out, sauna, cold plunge, super human protocol style and then retest my levels to see if I still need to take it or is it about that time and age where I can supplement? I want to go the Huberman route and do .20 every 2 days.
rpavich how did you go to a clinic and pay for it yourself?? Please tell me! I’ve spent 2 years trying get help, and I didn’t know about telemedicine when I was actually able to work.
Absolutely horrible man. Adjusting the normal ranges is stupid if you ask me. That's like calling overweight people normal because there are more overweight people now. Low T should be taken more seriously.
@@user-bw7jn1zz5h Nothing I did had any effect on raising my testosterone levels. Shortly after I made this comment I got testosterone replacement therapy, 50mgs a week. This is the lowest dose that my doctor could prescribe unfortunately. My levels are now 490ish with this dose. Still kind of low but it did make me feel a little bit better.
No, your LH level will not cause any symptoms. I would however like to know your free testosterone level. Even with a 700 total, some guys still have low T because their free T is low. At the end of the day, the free number is what matters, not the total. That LH May simply be reflective of a very low free T.
I was diagnosed with around 800 testesterone. I had every symptom of low T. I saw an endocrinologist and he was terrible in every way. My estrogen was over 200 and still going up. I was getting migraines which I never had before. I ended up taking arimidex to bring it back down. Migraines went away. Endocrinologist said high estrogen is normal even though it was higher than women on menopause. I've been on TRT for 1.5 years and it's been life changing. All of my symptoms have disappeared, but the truth is that I still don't have a clear answer to why. My guess is that it helped lower cortisol. Anyone have any thoughts?
Some guys just grossly overaromatase naturally. 200 is not normal in any way at all and it was the issue. Good on you for treating it. Understanding the root cause of why you have so much more of the aromatase enzyme is impossible to understand.
@@Lowtnation Sorry I should have explained that better. The high estrogen was from TRT. But I guess I don't understand why I had low T symptoms before TRT even when my levels were 800. Thanks
@@dylanw83 did you get your free t levels? A lot of guys have adequate or even solid total testosterone and they're free numbers are terrible. That's an indication of a natural over occurrence of sex hormone binding globulin.
@@Lowtnation Unfortunately my family doctor isn't educated in this field so I didn't know to test for my free T before I started TRT. I had to ask and pay for the test myself months down the road. I wish I tested everything before I started to know what my baseline was. All know is that TRT worked. It is very possible that I didn't need TRT if I had known all of my levels, but I guess I won't know now unless I stop for awhile
@@dylanw83 Even if the high SHBG was the issue, TRT is still the answer. It wouldn't have made a difference in what you're doing now. What's important is that you figured it out and you feel well now. Nice work.
He mentions a lot of guys feel better going up to the 500-600 range in bloodwork. I wonder if this viewpoint has changed since then, a lot of things I’ve read mention the goal of TRT should be to optimize you at a high-normal level likely 700-1100.
Yeah for sure. I was saying that some feel better there, but yeah, many (most actually) need to be higher. 700-1100 is a very fair estimate as where most men feel the best.
i am a Dr , not my field but the TSH/fT4/Sx , LH/Test/Sx analogy was excellent .Pity so many Drs are irrationally anti -TRT. Things gonna get worse now after the latest 2022 ENDO meet where a couple of Johns Hopkins Endo heavy hitters got up and slandereded TRT . Well the average Doc isnt gonna stand a chance against those guys(girls) on the stand if litigation arises .
My recent results were total 300 free 3.2. I qualify at RMC but I want to compare your service and prices. I need to feel better soon. Thanks for the vid!
I went and seen my urologist yesterday & my testosterone is at a 148 & she told me they would treat me but they would only put me at a 200. She also said insurance wont cover me if im over 200, I think that is obsurd. Does anyone have any advice for what I should do.
im 18 yr old and im at 579 ng/dl testosterone level but i have some insomnia anxiety and some erectile disfunction low libido low energy, what should i do ?
Most eighteen-year-olds aren't at optimal levels yet. just keep eating right and working out, manage stress and sleep levels, and I'm willing to bet you'll be feeling much better soon.
I had mine tested and came back 284. I just turned 29. Ive lost my hairline (but still have a thick beard). I have no drive to do much outside of what I have to do throughout the day. Im worn out easily. I cant remember the last time I woke up feeling energized/rested. I have to have an energy drink every day to function. Sex drive is nonexistent. Im going to get the pellets in 2 weeks. Im hoping for the best. I want to feel alive again.
I'm 45 and was just tested at 286 and was denied therapy so I'm going black market. I have pretty much every low T symptom you can think of. I'm in Canada and it's a myth that our system is good. Free really means you go to the end of the longest line
Peter, we're just seeing this because it's in another thread. Feel free to call us to discuss. Therapy for someone youre age should be last resort! Make sure you use a good doc.
Hey man. Being 16, you haven't yet hit your max testosterone output. Give it some time :) Men hit their peaks around 18 with a drastic increase from 16-18 . Don't mess with it yet.
Hey, I had another tests, can you please help me with the results? Testosterone Serum (ECLIA) - 460 (300-1000) Estradiol Serum (ECLIA) - 26 pg/ml (11.6-41.2) Free Testosterone (calculated) - 10 ng/dl (5-21) SHBG - 26 nmol/l (18 - 76) Albumin - 4.7 LH - 3.6 mu (1.8-9.6) FSH - 2.8 mu (1.4-18) Prolactin - 246 (45-375) DHEA-S - 568 (70-492) HIGH So this test shows my T 140 points higher than the precious one a week ago and Estradiol in range too(but this may be because I took hops extract every day to raise e2). Free T is midrange in both tests. What do you think is low T responsible for my symptoms or it’s something else? Also is mri justified with lowish LH and FSH? Thanks
steroids are anti depressants.. infact its effects are nearly identical to serotonin boositng anti depressants, but you so much more benefits than serotonin drugs
Does anybody know if I take HCG for weight loss could it also assist in correcting testicular atrophy or do I need to take a different dosage for the atrophy ?
HCG weight loss is total garbage. The reason it works is the 500-600 calorie per day restriction. Now, with that being said, if a guy has low T, and still has testicular potential, it will increase his testosterone some which can help with the weight loss efforts.
Man after 7 blood tests I wasn’t even at the low normal and my doctor just keeps wanting me to wait!! I was from 140-180. I have an appointment with an endocrinologist but it sucks that is until next month.
@@mangmiketeamtaiaha7256 man so i never got this solved. Feeling a bit better now thank god!! Because I felt terrible for a long time. When I started to pursue some help was before my son was born because I KNEW doctors would blame it on sleep because of having a new born baby. Sadly they still blamed it on that even tho my son wasn’t born yet and also they didn’t believe I’ve never used any kind of steroids. 3 doctors on the same hospital I had to keep switching until I gave up. I haven’t done a blood test since then but thinking about checking where I’m at at this point. Definitely feeling better but still having some symptoms of low t. Anyways I hope you find the help man. My suggestion is to find a doc you feel comfortable with and be completely honest with them, try to stick with one of you can because otherwise they will just run every test posssible every single time and you can waste time and money.
@@walkingsneese3431 fatigue, sex drive it’s a little better now but before it was dead like hard to get an reaction, memory it’s still not good and concentration like when someone is talking to me is 50/50, mood swings are a bit better but because of my life at the moment it’s making it hard to distinguish between mood swings or just stress from life, anxiety is a little better now and I did started thinking about killing myself about a year ago which I’ve never thought about before. All these was worse about 2 years ago
I'm 25 and my total is 591 ng/dl, yeah thats "within range," but it's low for my age group. A healthy 25 yr old would be at least 650. Doc says "whelp, you're above 300 so you're fine." Got depression symptoms, anxiety, mood swings, etc but still "normal."
You dont need symptoms to be on trt I have low test with zero symptoms but keeping low test can put you at risk for a ton of health problems that's redickuless that you would say that. You dont treat symptoms you correct the problem.
Controlled medications should never be prescribed for no reason. Numbers on a chart don't mean anything. Just like a guy can have high numbers and still have symptoms and require medication, some guys can have low numbers, no symptoms and not require the medication. Low numbers alone do not dictate medical necessity. Some guys simply require much lower levels of testosterone to remain optimal for their own individual physiology. Don't get caught up in the numbers game. The numbers game never justifies anything.
@@Lowtnation low t is not normal for anyone its things we are exposed to in day to to life ifs its low bring it up or you taking time off the back end and lesser quality of life
Hello, i'm a 31 years old man with a very healthy lifestyle and no known addictions. I recently got my test results, due to the fact that i experienced very low sex drive, foggy mind, difficulties sleeping and ED as well. The results for the TOTAL Testosterone levels are 328.24 ng/dl (equals 11.29 nmol/L in fact) and the FREE Testosterone is 8.3 pg/mL. Please advise with your opinion regarding those values, as i saw that i'm slightly below the bottom line for the TOTAL Testosterone normal ranges, and a lot below in regards of the FREE Testosterone normal levels. Do you think that TRT would be recommended in my case? Thanks a lot in advance!
I'm a 36 year old male. Been experiencing symptoms such as ED, Low Libido and feel very stressed all the time. Get tired more often. Spoke to a colleague. He suggested I get my T test done. Results came out to be 310. Saw an endocrinologist. Doc said it's OK. I'm from India. Docs here are ultra-conservative. My married life is taking a toll...and the doc just won't prescribe any medicine. All he says is: change your lifestyle, eat this .. eat that...guess what...I did that for about 6 months...no result! I brisk walk everyday...about 8 kms...I'm also on a strict diet. Despite that my weight hasn't gone down. I'm 100+ . Can't take this any longer. Should I start a trt on my own? If yes, what are the dos and don'ts...? I'm also on blood pressure medication too...twice in a day. Been on that for about 6 months now.
Ay my physical in January, i told my doc abiut my symptoms and asked him to test.my T levels. He said he was ordering a full blood panel. Of course, T was not tested for. Went to a trt clinic and I was sitting at about 400. They prescribed T. I've now lost weight and feel great again.
I’m 20 and just got some blood work down Bc I feel constantly tired. My total testosterone level came back at 280 and my dr said they only start discussing trt at levels of 260 or lower. I work out 6 days a week, eat clean and eat a lot to build muscle, around 10% body fat and I sleep around 8 hours a night. I have many symptoms of low T and I’ve planed an appointment with my dr to talk about some solutions. I’m worried I will be refused help Bc it’s considered “ low normal “. What should I do ? My lifestyle is optimal for a normal testosterone levels so I feel defeated...
Hey Brandon. What is your advice for someone in treatment with good total testosterone, and very low-normal free testosterone? I’ve been on Hcg for 6 months and my levels have been bumped up from the 600s to the 900s and free t has doubled but is still below average. What do you recommend?
I just got my results, i am at 10.9 total testosterone, i got my blood while fasted. I am 41 years old. I have always had low Testosterone. Alot of drs dont want to put me on trt. Is 10.9 level low?
Thanks for your videos! They are all very helpful. I am very uncertain, whether I should start an TRT. Yes, I have the symptoms and my current testosterone is 320 - it was 301 in january... My fsh, lh and testosterone have been tested once before three times in the past: FSH 1,5 LH 4,6 T 466 FSH 1,3 LH 4 T 542 FSH 1,7 LH 5,6 T 301 So it looks like my HP - Axis is working somehow..."unfortunately" the docs told me, that my testicles are fine too (ultrasonic). Dilemma. No real primary, and no real secondary problem. And now? What would you do? I appreciate every hint you can give me. P.S. I am from Germany: here the bottom range for testosterone is 300...
Hi I am new here and I am not sure if this will be read since its an old Vid. I have all these Symptoms and people think I am overreacting. All blood tests and liver is all fine but I have 6.2 LH which is in the high and i have 235 T. I feel like a useless human being too tired to do anything. I am 42.
Hey doc I'm 34 years old, my t is 351 ng/dl, free t 12.1 pg/ml, LH 11, and FSH 12.2 I have had symptoms for years. TRT a viable option for me? what are your thoughts? Thanks
@Low T Nation thanks for the response doc. 👍🏾 I will look more into TRT. I've been dealing with symptoms for 10 years. Do you think this could have been caused by ptsd, Anxiety, depression? I experienced a number of Adverse events throughout my childhood and young adult life.
Great video as always keep them coming!! I was on your website and I'm not sure you guys treat other hormone deficiencies like thyroid? Also I saw that you treat people to increase HGH with Sermorelin. Could you make a video explaining about the use Sermorelin and GHRP 2 and GHRP 6. Plus I would love to see testimonial videos of patients with their before and after results and lab results.
Recently had bloodwork and was at a bit over 400. Age 39 and in above average physical shape for my age, but feel many of the symptoms I hear of being caused by low T. Feel fatigued often during the week at my desk job, but much better on weekends when I can be outdoors and physically active all day. I took Kratom the night before my bloodwork. Could that lower my test level? I know that it is confirmed that pharmaceutical opiates indeed do. Thanks.
There is actually decent clinical evidence that supports kratom has no affect on testosterone levels. Many guys who come in at the 400-ish range are very treatable. If you were a guy who was near 1000 in your prime, it means that you're running at 40% of optimal as far as testosterone in concerned.
I was at 300 3 years ago. I dropped 40 pounds, got my vitamin D levels up to high optimal, eat mostly hormone free and organic, cut out all the sugar and junk, workout 3x a week and got myself to about 400. Explained to the doctor the prior week that I suffer from low energy and low sex drive (its there but borderline non existent). Their reply was to try and raise my levels naturally by working out and consider a vegan diet. I had already told them multiple times that I workout 3 days a week. Extremely dismissive only cared about a number that they even said themselves was low but normal on the paper. After 3 years of clean eating, working out, cutting out all the junk I had extremely minimal improvement. I have never had a doctor piss me off before as much as this. Dismissed what I told them I eat, dismissed that I told them I workout 3x a week with weights and 7x a week 30+ minutes of cardio (besides walking), dismissed that I had low energy levels and almost no sex drive because of a number on a paper that was still low by their standard. This is now the second doctor in 3 years that has dismissed me because I'm in the 300-400 range which is "normal". Just about at my wits end. The range for the labs by me are 260-916. Ludicrous. Doc wont even think about TRT unless I'm below 260 even with all the symptoms. I don't understand at all. So if your 250 the doc is happy to bring you up to 800+. But if your 300-400 your SOL. What kind of clown world do we live in.
@@stephanstefan6211 The real question is why are so many guys today walking around with low test. I cut out all the junk food, got my vitamin d and b12 to high optimal, switched to mostly organic hormone free food doubling my food bill, workout and yet I still cant hit average.
@@TV-xv1le nobody knows "Why",I personally(43yo) took hundreds of supplements to improve testosterone secretion,but some have effect, others you have to give them Time to do their job🙄but it is not time to play and it goes to our disadvantage, worsening the situation... If everything you try, has No Effect or is short-term it is obvious that you need a TRT/HRT -Clinic/Specialist! Many men unaware that their hormone levels are low, passing on Antidepressants and Pills for Blood Glucose Control etc. Just by improving the Hormonal level and moderate physical activity you get rid of unnecessary pills and roads Doctors! I advise you to send an Email to "Low T Nation",I sent and Brandon answered me🙏👍🏋️♂️
I'm 51 and my latest results were TT 503 ng/dl, bioavailable T: 208 ng/dl. My sex drive and performance were not great. Should I worry about my t levels or should I look to other causes?
Lol at 25 was my years of it starting and not until 44 I might get help. Same experience. I was turned away from diagnosed from low vitamin D, hydration, resting more!
I’m 31 and recently got mine checked and it’s 460. I have most the symptoms of low t but my sex drive is through the roof. I have no motivation, no confidence, extremely depressed and tired and achy. My doctor said there is nothing to do because everything is “normal”. What should I do?
hi everyone ,if anyone else wants to uncover low testosterone treatments try Mackorny Increase Testosterone Blueprint (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now ) ? Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my co-worker got great results with it.
Great video thanks Long story short I had every symptom of low t been to docs for blood work been on 200mg pw which I k ow is high by test came bk at 60nmol which is around 1700 ng/do! Which I way higher than normal She didn't want to see me again as everything was ok Question is is it gonna screw me up at that level long term? 40 years old no side effects whatsoever I am gonna drop to 125 mg Thanks
I’m 19 and just had my levels tested, came in at 409 ng. Doc says perfectly normal, except I sweat all day from being so anxious, and many other symptoms. What should I do bro
when you say high lh,,are you talking high in range or above range,,mine is top of range with 500 test,,after an injury to my testes i fell apart physically and mentally,,every symptom on the list and taking xanax for stress anxiety and panick attacks,but cant get help because of 500 number
I'm 28 and I've been buff since I was 13 how ever my libido has been bad since 21 and kept getting worse can someone who carries more muscle than the average person still have low t?my drive for life has also went down alot I don't even get morning wood anymore I haven't for a few years
My testosterone is 397 Ng per dl and I feel like crap and my doctor said I'm fine and my doctor got me off my thyroid medication that I have been talking for almost 5 years and he said he cured my hypothyroidism and I learned from 4 different doctors that there is no cure please help me man I can't find a good doctor
44 year old male here. just had my blood work done testosterone came back at 417ng. Which is supposedly normal. My prolactin came back at 18. Which is in high range. I'm in southern California any recommendations on a Dr. I can contact that won't just brush me under the rug.
I been taking thyroid replacement hormone for 20 years after radiation iodine i-131. I understand what you are saying about TRT. For years I complained of symptoms to doctors and specialists. Endless testing, oxygen deprivation. Not one tested for low T. I went to a clinic where I was diagnosed low T. 4 weeks on TRT now. I feel like I woke up from a long sleep that never ended. I can actually feel emotions for reason again. I can walk. I can work and lift things again. I can see and reach my feet again. Lol. I do things without dread or grudgingly. Learning to be active in my own healing journey.
I'm 22 levels we're 531 second bloods 591 cholesterol levels 213 high bad cholesterol, history of high cholesterol and early heart attacks and blood clots in the family, have some symptoms but I think I can improve test naturally. Just not sure right now.
I'd definitely get a NMR test to see what your lipoprotein particle size profile looks like. high ldl isn't necessarily a bad thing. feel free to call and talk to me (Brandon) if you need more information.
I’m 26 years old, 6 foot 205 lbs, don’t drink, don’t smoke, eat decently clean and lift at the gym 3 times a week. 2 different blood work tests came back at 234 total testosterone, and 44 free testosterone. Although total testosterone was below normal range, I was told I’m normal because my free testosterone is within the normal range. So he doesn’t recommend treatment. Thoughts?
@Atimoz well my testosterone went up to 554. My doctor wants me to be around 700. Now I'm taking 0.30 cc twice a week. I'm trying to get a minimum of 8 hrs of sleep, eating right and getting back in the gym. So far, it's going well. I'm feeling somewhat better now. But my goal is to start working out again. I believe that will make me feel a whole lot better, and my testosterone will go up more, just from working out. Just gotta get off my A$$ and get in the gym, or I'll do calisthenics at home, like push-ups, setups, and body weight squats.
Just got my T results today. 38 yrs old.. Total at 265 ng/dl, bottom of quest diagnostics range is 250. Free at 5.5 ng/dl, bottom of range is 3.5. All technically witin "their" range, but low nonetheless. I also had severe vitamin d deficiency at 10.2 ng/dl up until June 2018. After 50k IU once per week im at 83 ng/dl. I understand that vitamin d is a pre-harmone and low levels will adversely effect testosterone levels. Feleling most of the classic symptoms and now experiencing numbness all over my body, brain fog, low drive, low mood, extreme fatigue. Not sure if its related but seeing a neurologist in a few weeks for the numbness and ferling of constriction in left hand and chest. Searching for an endocrinologist but what should I expect so far as testing and potential treatment? Informative video. Thanks!
@@Lowtnation thanks, there's a private company in the UK that I plan to go through. Need to do a blood test for all levels first. Is it not possible to raise it naturally to the high 6s?
I'm 32 have all the symptoms. My tests showed "normal range" but my overall t is that of someone 20+ years older and my free t is that of someone 40 years older than me...wtf
Hello this is the only video which talks about when you have 500ish total t and low LH and low free t I did not hear anything from anybody who explained how to treat this condition Thanks for your insight So you think just some hcg will help
The speaker remarks about the fact that the reference range for free test is typically between 350-1200. "Almost four times" he says. Well the reference ranges are typically all standardized in terms of the standard deviations for the values. This means that the reference range for testosterone is really the same as it is for other things. For fun, imagine if the reference range for something started at zero, like 0-10. Then, using the speaker's logic, the upper limit would be infinity times the lower limit! What a wide range, lol!
Born with one testical. Been on trt for years. Felt my absolute best at 800. Like I had this undercurrent of confidence and serenity all at the same time with good libido. Last blood work had me at 353 and thats with 200mg per week. Just moved from Fl to TN and the new Dr. freaked out over my dosage and refused to prescribe my T. I was there to ask about adding HCG to my protocol and she acted like a bank teller who was just handed a Gimme all the money note. 47 yrs old and about to see an endo. Any thoughts, recommendations?
I tested at 274ng/dL and I’m 28 years old. I’m seeing an endocrinologist next week, if I get some bullshit eat a few more apples and go for a walk around the block every night I’m stickin his ass myself. I’m tired of this lethargy, lack of motivation and just no value in anything regarding free time. 20s-40s are the golden years, not 50s-60s
I just got my lastest testosterone checked back in Late December of 2022 and it came back 575 for total my free levels were 10.6! I was wondering if that was considered optimum? Don't feel like it
10.6 isn't optimal at all. We primarily only use the free testosterone metric to gauge a patient's levels. The total can be extremely misleading. You would definitely qualify for treatment at almost any clinic.
@@Lowtnation the doctor gave me emclomophine 25mg. Taken once daily! I don't notice much improvements on anything! Very little increase in energy but not much else! I've been taking this for almost 2 months now
This is one of the best videos I have seen. Thanks a lot.
Just a few thoughts:
1. Drs are scared to treat because of the risk of litigation if something goes wrong, e.g. you are within normal range but have all the clinical symptoms, sorry.
2. in some national health care systems, TRT would blow out their health budget and there are other public health issues that take priority, e.g. TRT for people who are symptomatic vs fighting malaria;
3. most GPs or MDs don't know how to treat and a referral to an Endocrinologist is warranted, can't be bothered or can't afford it
4. Pharmaceutical companies and Drs make more money from keeping you ill and just well enough to "function", e.g. here are some anti-depressants. There is emerging evidence that TRT can and does have a positive impact on men who pre-TRT had a diagnosed clinical depression and mood affective disorders, lack of drive, loss of libido, overall decline in health and wellbeing
5. Keep TRT for the elite and wealthy who can afford it, you make more money that way as a clinician
Literally asked my GP about it, they referred me to a urologist, and my insurance revoked it.
So went to a local trt clinic and they basically told me everything this video said.
Im 25. 7 months ago, i was 265lbs.
Now im 208. My test went from 520 to 465.
I started the other day. I hope this sets me on the road to feeling human again.
How’s it going now?
I am 19 yr old with extreme social anxiety, lack of energy, never get morning wood, inability to gain muscle despite training hard and eating healthy and more. I tested my Testosterone and it came back at 330. Funny enough the lab I tested on had two ranges - (249-900) for 20-49 yrs old and (180-750) for 49 yrs +. So you can have a test level of 180 now and it's considered normal. The ranges are dropping by the day. My endo says my test is low but not dangerously low and my problems are from something else. He refuses to treat me. I am from Bulgaria btw
Man. Hate to hear that . See if they'll test your lh and fsh. That might prompt action from them if you're low or high there as well.
@@Lowtnation I am gonna test it myself this week because tests are pretty cheap here (costs $20 total) to measure LH and FSH. Anyways if they refuse to treat me after that I guess I will have to do it myself
@@Lowtnation Got some new labs : Estradiol Serum (ECLIA) - 16 pg/ml (25-60)
Free Testosterone (ELISA) - 13 pg/ml (1-28)
Thyroid is fine (all are mid range)
But how is it possible to have low total T, very low estradiol and normal free T? Will TRT still be beneficial? Or maybe this test is not correct because the ranges seem kinda weird. Thanks
Low T Nation whats LH?
@@IvanIvanov-bp2jx Брат, аз съм като теб, правя си изследвания от 19 годишен, сега съм на 20. Имам естроген под нормата и тестостерон в границите между 260 до 360. Но нали съм в границите всичко е точно. Ако искаш ми пиши на този имейл- marti_panteleev@abv.bg или ми звънни на телефона 0888986589 да обменим малко информация. Знам че е трудно с такива нива и малко хора биха го разбрали.
I’m 70. T level was 350. Dr said that’s normal for your age range. I said, “it may work for you, it may fit the guidelines, but it does not work for my lifestyle”. He wrote the prescription. Of course, we had a 5 year relationship, and he knew me to be very astute about health matters.
I love it when they listen.
Problem is not the Doctor 75% of the time. Health Insurance companies don't cover TRT if you are within the range. If a Doctor give you a prescription of Testosterone and you use your health insurance to get it , they will audit the Doctor' soon the DEA will get involved. That's the way our medical system works in USA. Doctors are scare to be Doctors. They have become umpa-lumpas of Insurace companies.
It is true that the DEA is monitoring testosterone clinics. This is why it's so important to have a super clean protocol that the clinicians diagnose and prescribe from. DEA audits of clinics that manage patients well are no different than Health Departments inspections of restaurants that run a tight ship and clean practices. And don't get me started on insurance companies lol...
I have in my country free
It's anti-male agenda crap. Females have access to whatever they need, insurance or not
@@Naturestheway It's crazy to. I have been borderline normal as low as 300 for the last 3 years of testing. But because I'm not 40-50 points lower the docs don't want to treat me even though I also have many of the symptoms. Pretty soon they will probably lower the normal range to 200. My free T was just over 9 on a range 8.7 to about 25. The doc took one look at it and was like oh look your normal. See. Move along stupid man. I was rushed out the door within a minute of reading my results while neglecting everything I mentioned. I'm sure other guys have had luck with female doctors but I'm never going to a female doctor again. They sat their laughing at my symptoms when they saw the results and mocking me. Because a hair above 8.7 for free T is "normal". One of the female docs made a stupid smirk on her face when she saw my results like I was making up everything because my free T was literally like 9 on the scale from 8.7 to 25.
Noel Rivera Here in the UK the doctors will not treat you if you are in the “ low normal” range as it goes against “ guidelines” we don’t have the same insurance issues that you have in the US, I guess it still comes down to money wherever you are!
The lab that my Dr. uses has a normal range of 260-860. I guess that's a sign that low T is becoming more and more common. Low T has become the new norm.
Dont get me started:)
Its been so frustrating to see doctors fly off the handles whenever i mention my symptoms coincide easily with Low-T. It is like they immediately shut down any possibility of that notion. It has been quite a strange experience.
You're singing our song. We feel you. Feel free to reach out to us.
At 46 I had my Test level checked at a clinic. I went in to see them because I had all the symptoms for the most part except depression. Everything in life had just turned "vanilla." I just chalked it up tp middle age...but i was concerned....always tired...not real motivated...foggy mind....medium to low sex driver..weak erections etc My results came back at 445 which is normal (but I would say low normal). Free T was right at the line. I just knew something was wrong even though the numbers said I was pretty much normal. The doctor treated my symptoms...put me on a modest regiment of TRT, inlcuding tweaking my diet and.....life is so much better. It took about 6 months for me to get dialed in...correct dosage and protocol (for me that is 3x a week) but once that was figured out by trial and error...bam! My test levels are now around 800-900 every test.... but more important is my symptoms are gone... so much energy...and better over all health. I just feel great. My health and morale is worth the investment even if my insurance doesn't cover it. It's now been a year and half....no regrets at all. Just listen to the doctor and humble yourself if you need to make additional life style changes. TRT is a life style...not a magic pill.
Good to hear that friend, whats ur TRT protocol?
dude what trt are u taking etc?
TheGanner I’m 20 and mine are 400 and I feel like shit and my grandpa that’s 70 has the same energy and his “bed life is great” lmao that’s what he said
my story is very similar to yours except im 31, just started 45 days ago and im in pretty good shape already. but i like that you said its a lifestyle! it def is, you need to sleep, eat good, lift, do cardio. cheers man.
Dude , I was 413 I felt like crap in every way, if I would have gone by the “” normal rang “ life would have sucked!!!
Preach!
My T level was 160 My urologist he got me up to 460 , I'm 53 but still feel run down some can I be boosted up any more ,I was on the cream but I want the shots?
460 is not optimal in our opinion. Feel free to give us a call. We're happy to help in any way.
Total testosterone tells you nothing. You need to know your free testosterone, that tells you what is available for your body to actually use.
Wasup Fool totally agreed. We diagnose and prescribe based on free only. Most people understand test in terms of total numbers tho. The videos are just meant to provide some fundamental understanding.
We need this clinic down here in Australia - our endos are clueless its frustrating
theslk28 its all the old fucks especially white men and all women
agree. Endos, Gps, Urologists .. none want anything to do with it. There is one dr everybody uses
@@anthonyosullivan3544
So who is this one doctor Andrew? I have only managed to find clueless idiots??
@@peteuncle2935 Dr Zentner in WA. Join the Facebook group Trt Australia.
Great info Brandon and your presentation is straightforward and easy to follow.
+Lee Shurie As usual, thanks bud!!
i have joint pain,memory loss,low energy,low sex drive ,my bones where not checked but my body looks so fat especially around my waist PLUS
i have man boobs! my muscles are so poor ,i went to start lifting weights and i had to use 3 LB weights because lifting 5 pounds was too much for me!
i have 2 herniated disc and 2 bulging disc as well -i feel like an old man!!! my hair looks dry and i have that horse shoe male pattern baldness.and my hair is half gray and half black
but grows very slow! i have to shave it all down just to look a little bit normal.and i gained a lot of weight!
so i went to my primary DR because i have seen videos on low T and how it can effect you and i told my DR that i think i might have low T .
she does a blood check and after a week ,i get my results from my follow up appointment. i had her check everything she could check with my blood.
it was 328 and she told me everything was ok!
i told her what was wrong with me ,and i knew i was going to have tell her what was wrong so i made a list of what was wrong prior to going to her office-
and she told me im fine! i told her 328 sounds very low -and she told me that im NOT a young man anymore and that this is my number and its ok!
i told her about all my symptoms and she tells me "go out side ,get some fresh air and do some walking".
i told her that i walk a mile when i go shopping at "stop and shop " almost every day -because its 10 blocks away from where i live -she just smiled and said "good" .
and i was dismissed!
so here i am ,im 53 - and i want a fuckin do over!
all of those symptoms crept up on me from the age of 35 to the present and after reading and searching -i feel that it IS LOW T and im looking for ways to
help me substitute my low testosterone.
my question is this -what pills are safe ? how much do they cost ? and where do we get them???
my primary DR is a slick woman -she's the type that sends you to referrals -other DR's instead of prescribing me herself.
what type of DR deals with low T?
im ok not being 18 anymore but ill be damned if im going to be a 80 or 90 year old man because of a lack of some pill that could have got at the pharmacy or
online!
where do all these trans woman get their testosterone to make them look like men ???
In UK 🇬🇧 doctors couldn't care less if your ultra low, your just given a blank expression & a rehursed response about how its normal to have low Testosterone its part of normal life.... Dr even said "what makes you so special to want Testosterone like when you was 20?!?!"
Im 44 now..... 4 years seeing Dr.... just sends me for blood test...comes back low..... I say thats not good.... Dr says thats normal..... its actually good.
Why are UK doctor's so reluctant to give treatment 😫 😩. If I was richer I would go private.
I hate this.
Hi great videos im from the UK and if i was in the states I would be with you guys no doubt about it.
My total is 537 and Free T is 8.4 and my SHBG is 57. I'm 64 and doc says I'm normal. REALLY??? I'm going to a specialist. He said if I go on TRT I'm opening myself up to heart attack and stroke. Hate conventional medicine. This is 2023 and the new science is undeniable.
Amen
I just started my program this week and while I have not seen any improvements in my symptoms, I will say Low T Nation has been amazing to work with so far. Brandon has personally walked me through every step. I did a lot of research and there are other clinics out there that are cheaper, but that doesn't necessarily make them better. I am of the opinion you get what you pay for. Brandon and Low T Nation make it so easy for a patient to get started and maintain a TRT regimen. I will touch base in a few weeks if anyone is interested and give an update to my symptoms and my progression. I started at 311 and my energy levels and libido have been almost non existent. I have gained almost 40 pounds over the past year and I have had horrible anxiety and depression. I am looking forward to changing all of these things. If you have any questions feel free to ask. - Arthur
I want to know why this is so damn prevalent in the USA ?
I have a sense its due to the overregulating overstepping government
When will it end???
How are you now?
When I was describing my symptoms (of low t) to my endocrinologist and when I brought up low libido & no morning wood, she asked me if I had a girlfriend when I said no she said, try getting one and it will improve and she said If you dont have a gf you dont need to worry about how your libido is...WTFFF regardless of gf, isn't low libido and no morning wood still a great health concern.
she also said my range is at the lower end of "normal" and that t levels keep fluctuating up and down on a weekly basis so I just had to wait and it will be back up.
I talked about low bone density, based on how easily I my bones hurt when lifting heavy items (during lifting it often feels like theyre about to break) and a lack of strength and power, she said that is not a criteria for low bone density and low t
All she could offer to treat my low t was recommending some activities: gardening, writing poetry, yoga, volunteer work I KID YOU NOT.
I also talked about my lack of muscles and how I can never have muscle growth despite working out like crazy eating right and sleeping right, she responded by saying that dont listen to gym "nuts" you dont need big muscles or steroids or even gym. "gym instructors see this (making a small square shape with her hand) but reality is this (moving her arms to make a shape of a square) ........I honestly wanted to choke her on the spot,
I really need help I possibly have klinefelter because I look like an androgynous teenager even tho i am 26, have thin bones ridiculously low muscle tone and lets not even get into the mental and psychological problems caused by my low t
Feel free to give us a call. Kleinfelter is serious and needs to be managed.
@@Lowtnation No but like seriously the thing about my bones is it really not a criteria for low bone density?
@@edgargarred4319 A man with low testosterone getting treated by a female doctor is as good as a Man on Trail when the Bench consists of Feminist Judges.
Edit: Go see a Male doctor ain't no woman will ever treat your low T even if she's your wife.
@@ARMWRESTLINGNEWZ haha that makes perfect sense, she didnt give a damn about what was the best for me
@@edgargarred4319 i suggest you find a specialist that knows things about testosterone. reallistically doctors and endos know nothing.
Hey , I’m 35 years old have the symptoms .. my blood work is total T 515, Free T 11.1 , LH is 6.2 and my FSH is 3.3 , and of course my doctor says everything is fine. Thoughts?
If you're symptomatic, those levels indicate early stages of primary hypogonadism. The 6.2 is a good indicator that your body needs more free T.
@@Lowtnation thank you for the reply !
I’m 38 and my testosterone level is 315 and my dr won’t give me nothing to bring it up at all cause he said I was fine what is ur opinion on that cause I’m at 246 lbs and been on diets for a while but can’t go any lower that 240 ever and just feel like crap all the time no energy and that’s not normal for me at all I’m thinking about seeing a different dr what is ur opinion thanks
My bad my testosterone level is 312 and my TSH IS .85 what is ur opinion
Definitely a candidate for testosterone therapy. That TSH seems fine but wed want to see free t3, t4, reverse t3 and TPO to see about thyroid therapy.
TRT monotherapy is not always the most appropriate treatment, though. For example, if a man with low-normal T is found to have a varicocele, there's a strong chance that the varicocele is what is impairing T production (it affects Leydig cell function). In this instance, TRT is nothing more than a bandaid: it merely alleviates low T symptoms, but does nothing to address the underlying issue (the varicocele). TRT does not help improve testicular function. Getting a varicocele treated will very likely improve endogenous T production. Also, TRT does not help improve male fertility parameters, while a varicocele embolisation or microsurgery most likely will help with sperm count and motility. In any case, taking TRT without concomitant HCG is asking for emasculating side effects of male fertility suppression (oligospermia or even azoospermia) and testicular atrophy and/or softening. Does any self-respecting man welcome these emasculating side effects? Never take TRT without concomitant low dose HCG to keep your testicles ticking-over. And, if you have varicocele, get it sorted. Also, be sure to keep track of your oestrodiol levels while on TRT, and take arimidex if required.
We totally agree with most of this. Varicoceles are fairly infrequent and many times (even though they definitely do sometimes) have nothing to do with a guy's testosterone level. I do disagree with the testicular function part and the fertility parameters. If a patient presents with very strong secondary parameters (very low LH and FSH) the TRT can make enormous improvements in both aspects. The HCG part is spot on as well managing E2 levels. THanks for the input!! Good stuff!
I seen a doctor 3 years ago for possible low testosterone levels. The good doctor's words of wisdom to me were that I wasn't bald and still had facial hair so my testosterone levels are in the normal range for a man my age. I'm 51, He was in his late 20's
"words of wisdom" ;) Man, if we had a nickel for every story like this.
Hey,my problem: i have very low test but doc puts me on Pregnyl 250 2x a week but nothing else….and Pregnyl does nothing after using it now for 8 weeks!!
Need some help here,can i use Pregnyl and sustan 250 together??
Thanks and greetz!!
I'm 21 n results came back 380 (normal range) but i have all the symptoms, it might be normal to someone but I'm sure that's low for me.. Going to talk to my doctor soon, let's hope i can bring back some colors into this life
It may not be your T. You might have depression/anxiety, sleep disorder, low thyroid, etc.
I would suggest that you have a real good talk with your doc about your symptoms, and see if anything else might need to be treated too. T is not always the simple answer and sometimes it is. I hope you find what you need to feel good.
My doc has been treating me with 250 mg every two weeks via injections. My number has risen to 414 over 6 months. I haven't noticed anything since my first injection. VA doesn't care unless it's under 200, but my insurance primary was sympathetic when it went from 450 to 300 in 3 months.
David Meloche ? Every two weeks lmao it should be (HCG) 400iu injected three times per week
Phenomenal info and presentation. I was just curious, now that Clomid/clomiphene is no longer produced (and enclomiphene is not available in Canada), what is the next best thing? I know HCG is ideal, but it's out of my budget and my insurance doesn't cover it. I have been researching it a lot and see there are a lot of positive studies on Nolvadex, Arimidex and Tamoxifen. Tamoxifen is by far the most affordable, so I was wondering if there is any reason(s) that either Nolvadex or Arimidex would be a LOT better than Tamoxifen? And also, many journals of urology indicate patients taking AI's concurrently with TRT (i'm currently on test cypionate), while others discontinue the TRT before initiating AI therapy. I would really appreciate your input, as we really want to conceive and the clock is ticking. Thanks again!
awesome bro... thank you for your these educated videos ...
Mario LP very welcome!!
Low T Nation thank you so much, I’m going to the doctor at 9am today, it’s 1:51 am can’t sleep.
It’s my PCP, going to inform her everything, and tell her to find me someone that will actually treat me and refer me to them.
My LH is 7.1 and my Test is 400, as a 26 year old male. Based on this it seems that HCG would not help increase testosterone levels? Would you recommend TRT? Is there any risk at all of clomid/hcg not working when I want to have children?
I have a question. I am prone to ulcers and gastritis as I have a week stomach lining, does oral Armidex have any effect on the stomach lining and are there any injectable AIs out there, as I am very careful about using orals?
Hey serious question here. My testosterone came back at 442. I’m 37 years old, stopped working out a couple years ago after I broke my vertebrae. Libido is GREAT, never had an issue with that. However, I’m not as motivated as I was 10years ago. I’m tired A LOT with low energy. I also have 4 kids and run my own business des. Haven’t gotten back into the gym yet due to pains when lifting. I ordered test and have it sitting in my room. What do you guys suggest? Should I start working out, sauna, cold plunge, super human protocol style and then retest my levels to see if I still need to take it or is it about that time and age where I can supplement? I want to go the Huberman route and do .20 every 2 days.
That's exactly what happened to me and several of my friends! I had to go to a clinic and pay for it myself to feel better.
rpavich how did you go to a clinic and pay for it yourself??
Please tell me! I’ve spent 2 years trying get help, and I didn’t know about telemedicine when I was actually able to work.
@@KaneCiticani lol come down here to miami if you're young and have levels of around 200-400 they'll give it to you like candy
@@Baseball4Life- word, I was just talking on the phone with deft medical they wanna give it to me LMAO they in Florida I think
3 doctor turned me down I workout eat right age 61 400 range losing muscle strength poor sleep lobito
Hit us up! We can help ya.
33 years old my levels are 240 and my doctor said I'm in the normal range...the low end range is 240....
Sad face.
Absolutely horrible man. Adjusting the normal ranges is stupid if you ask me. That's like calling overweight people normal because there are more overweight people now. Low T should be taken more seriously.
@@user-bw7jn1zz5h Nothing I did had any effect on raising my testosterone levels.
Shortly after I made this comment I got testosterone replacement therapy, 50mgs a week. This is the lowest dose that my doctor could prescribe unfortunately. My levels are now 490ish with this dose. Still kind of low but it did make me feel a little bit better.
What if you have a total test of 700 but have a high LH of 10 (range 1-8.8).? Could this cause low T symptoms?
No, your LH level will not cause any symptoms. I would however like to know your free testosterone level. Even with a 700 total, some guys still have low T because their free T is low. At the end of the day, the free number is what matters, not the total. That LH May simply be reflective of a very low free T.
I was diagnosed with around 800 testesterone. I had every symptom of low T. I saw an endocrinologist and he was terrible in every way. My estrogen was over 200 and still going up. I was getting migraines which I never had before. I ended up taking arimidex to bring it back down. Migraines went away. Endocrinologist said high estrogen is normal even though it was higher than women on menopause. I've been on TRT for 1.5 years and it's been life changing. All of my symptoms have disappeared, but the truth is that I still don't have a clear answer to why. My guess is that it helped lower cortisol. Anyone have any thoughts?
Some guys just grossly overaromatase naturally. 200 is not normal in any way at all and it was the issue. Good on you for treating it. Understanding the root cause of why you have so much more of the aromatase enzyme is impossible to understand.
@@Lowtnation Sorry I should have explained that better. The high estrogen was from TRT. But I guess I don't understand why I had low T symptoms before TRT even when my levels were 800. Thanks
@@dylanw83 did you get your free t levels? A lot of guys have adequate or even solid total testosterone and they're free numbers are terrible. That's an indication of a natural over occurrence of sex hormone binding globulin.
@@Lowtnation Unfortunately my family doctor isn't educated in this field so I didn't know to test for my free T before I started TRT. I had to ask and pay for the test myself months down the road. I wish I tested everything before I started to know what my baseline was. All know is that TRT worked. It is very possible that I didn't need TRT if I had known all of my levels, but I guess I won't know now unless I stop for awhile
@@dylanw83 Even if the high SHBG was the issue, TRT is still the answer. It wouldn't have made a difference in what you're doing now. What's important is that you figured it out and you feel well now. Nice work.
Thank you for the great information you all put out on this.
You're welcome sir.
He mentions a lot of guys feel better going up to the 500-600 range in bloodwork. I wonder if this viewpoint has changed since then, a lot of things I’ve read mention the goal of TRT should be to optimize you at a high-normal level likely 700-1100.
Yeah for sure. I was saying that some feel better there, but yeah, many (most actually) need to be higher. 700-1100 is a very fair estimate as where most men feel the best.
i am a Dr , not my field but the TSH/fT4/Sx , LH/Test/Sx analogy was excellent .Pity so many Drs are irrationally anti -TRT.
Things gonna get worse now after the latest 2022 ENDO meet where a couple of Johns Hopkins Endo heavy hitters got up and slandereded TRT . Well the average Doc isnt gonna stand a chance against those guys(girls) on the stand if litigation arises .
Thanks doc! And yeah, completely agree. :/
My recent results were total 300 free 3.2. I qualify at RMC but I want to compare your service and prices. I need to feel better soon. Thanks for the vid!
Absolutely. 866-346-5698. Feel free to hit us up anytime.
I went and seen my urologist yesterday & my testosterone is at a 148 & she told me they would treat me but they would only put me at a 200. She also said insurance wont cover me if im over 200, I think that is obsurd. Does anyone have any advice for what I should do.
Yeah, use a reputable trt clinic. Feel free to give us a call if you need a referral to a good one in your area.
@@Lowtnation Thank you !
im 18 yr old and im at 579 ng/dl testosterone level but i have some insomnia anxiety and some erectile disfunction low libido low energy, what should i do ?
Most eighteen-year-olds aren't at optimal levels yet. just keep eating right and working out, manage stress and sleep levels, and I'm willing to bet you'll be feeling much better soon.
I had mine tested and came back 284. I just turned 29. Ive lost my hairline (but still have a thick beard). I have no drive to do much outside of what I have to do throughout the day. Im worn out easily. I cant remember the last time I woke up feeling energized/rested. I have to have an energy drink every day to function. Sex drive is nonexistent. Im going to get the pellets in 2 weeks. Im hoping for the best. I want to feel alive again.
Call us before you do the pellets. Trust me.
my level was 310 and an NYU doctor said im not eligible for TRT,made no sense to me as the normal range for someone my age is 650,fucking unbelievable
+Stronger Bond records We hear it all day long. :/. did you end up getting help somewhere else?
no i figured ill have same experience in nyc ,got a new health insurance but wont kick in till june,maybe ill try then
Stronger Bond records I hear ya. I was at 311 and the doc wouldn't even look at the chart on google. Went to a clinic the next day
I'm 45 and was just tested at 286 and was denied therapy so I'm going black market. I have pretty much every low T symptom you can think of. I'm in Canada and it's a myth that our system is good. Free really means you go to the end of the longest line
Stronger Bond records try having those levels for all of puberty..,
Do you guys have offices in Colorado? If not can you treat out of state?
keep doing what you doing man .. people need it
Cornelius Lee Thanks C!!
Russ Quest oh yeah? Our bad on that. Hit me up directly 770.596.5524
Peter, we're just seeing this because it's in another thread. Feel free to call us to discuss. Therapy for someone youre age should be last resort! Make sure you use a good doc.
Ok. Let us know if you have questions.
Hey man. Being 16, you haven't yet hit your max testosterone output. Give it some time :) Men hit their peaks around 18 with a drastic increase from 16-18 . Don't mess with it yet.
Hey, I had another tests, can you please help me with the results?
Testosterone Serum (ECLIA) - 460 (300-1000)
Estradiol Serum (ECLIA) - 26 pg/ml (11.6-41.2)
Free Testosterone (calculated) - 10 ng/dl (5-21)
SHBG - 26 nmol/l (18 - 76)
Albumin - 4.7
LH - 3.6 mu (1.8-9.6)
FSH - 2.8 mu (1.4-18)
Prolactin - 246 (45-375)
DHEA-S - 568 (70-492) HIGH
So this test shows my T 140 points higher than the precious one a week ago and Estradiol in range too(but this may be because I took hops extract every day to raise e2). Free T is midrange in both tests. What do you think is low T responsible for my symptoms or it’s something else? Also is mri justified with lowish LH and FSH? Thanks
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My age 27 total test level 354.87 ng/dl i used steroids ...but 1 years off ...how to recover my test level can i use hcg if yes then how much unit?
Great video. My LH is 2.6 and my testosterone is 311. I am overweight but work out 5 days a week. Would you say I should start with HCG?
Not a bad idea. Test after about a month or so using 400 ius three times a week. You'll have your answer then. Good luck!
I was tested, low / normal, refused to prescribe T but offered me anti depressants! Told the doc where he cold put them. No help whatsoever.
Brutal. Give us a call man. Maybe we can help.
steroids are anti depressants.. infact its effects are nearly identical to serotonin boositng anti depressants, but you so much more benefits than serotonin drugs
Does anybody know if I take HCG for weight loss could it also assist in correcting testicular atrophy or do I need to take a different dosage for the atrophy ?
HCG weight loss is total garbage. The reason it works is the 500-600 calorie per day restriction. Now, with that being said, if a guy has low T, and still has testicular potential, it will increase his testosterone some which can help with the weight loss efforts.
Man after 7 blood tests I wasn’t even at the low normal and my doctor just keeps wanting me to wait!! I was from 140-180. I have an appointment with an endocrinologist but it sucks that is until next month.
I know this feeling myself..... I honestly feel the endocrinologist is trying to wait me out until I give up.... been 3 years unbelievablely
@@mangmiketeamtaiaha7256 man so i never got this solved. Feeling a bit better now thank god!! Because I felt terrible for a long time. When I started to pursue some help was before my son was born because I KNEW doctors would blame it on sleep because of having a new born baby. Sadly they still blamed it on that even tho my son wasn’t born yet and also they didn’t believe I’ve never used any kind of steroids. 3 doctors on the same hospital I had to keep switching until I gave up. I haven’t done a blood test since then but thinking about checking where I’m at at this point. Definitely feeling better but still having some symptoms of low t. Anyways I hope you find the help man. My suggestion is to find a doc you feel comfortable with and be completely honest with them, try to stick with one of you can because otherwise they will just run every test posssible every single time and you can waste time and money.
@@sorrito7 what symptoms do you still have ?
@@walkingsneese3431 fatigue, sex drive it’s a little better now but before it was dead like hard to get an reaction, memory it’s still not good and concentration like when someone is talking to me is 50/50, mood swings are a bit better but because of my life at the moment it’s making it hard to distinguish between mood swings or just stress from life, anxiety is a little better now and I did started thinking about killing myself about a year ago which I’ve never thought about before. All these was worse about 2 years ago
I'm 25 and my total is 591 ng/dl, yeah thats "within range," but it's low for my age group. A healthy 25 yr old would be at least 650. Doc says "whelp, you're above 300 so you're fine." Got depression symptoms, anxiety, mood swings, etc but still "normal."
Did you get your free T tested?
@@Lowtnation yeah it came up 18.3 ng/dl. Test claims normal range is 5.05 - 19.8 ng/dl. LH was 3.3 mIU/ml, FSH was 2.6 mIU/ml
@@ponderbot34 give us a call. That's a solid free reading. I'd spend some time looking elsewhere like thryroid, vit d, vit b*, cortisol, etc.
You dont need symptoms to be on trt I have low test with zero symptoms but keeping low test can put you at risk for a ton of health problems that's redickuless that you would say that. You dont treat symptoms you correct the problem.
Controlled medications should never be prescribed for no reason. Numbers on a chart don't mean anything. Just like a guy can have high numbers and still have symptoms and require medication, some guys can have low numbers, no symptoms and not require the medication. Low numbers alone do not dictate medical necessity. Some guys simply require much lower levels of testosterone to remain optimal for their own individual physiology. Don't get caught up in the numbers game. The numbers game never justifies anything.
@@Lowtnation low t is not normal for anyone its things we are exposed to in day to to life ifs its low bring it up or you taking time off the back end and lesser quality of life
It's not just a number it's an indication of a problem with you system and most of the time you metabolic health numbers with mirror it
35 years old and mine came back at 335. Doc said it’s normal but I have all the low t symptoms. I dont know what to do
You should definitely give us a call to talk about options. Ask for Rich. 👍👍
Hello, i'm a 31 years old man with a very healthy lifestyle and no known addictions. I recently got my test results, due to the fact that i experienced very low sex drive, foggy mind, difficulties sleeping and ED as well. The results for the TOTAL Testosterone levels are 328.24 ng/dl (equals 11.29 nmol/L in fact) and the FREE Testosterone is 8.3 pg/mL. Please advise with your opinion regarding those values, as i saw that i'm slightly below the bottom line for the TOTAL Testosterone normal ranges, and a lot below in regards of the FREE Testosterone normal levels. Do you think that TRT would be recommended in my case? Thanks a lot in advance!
With your symptoms and those levels, absolutely. You're a great candidate for trt
Did you ever get on it? I am 31 at 350.
@@aaronburn1992 no, i stayed clean by now. Are you experiencing same simptoms?
Yes, I have all the same symptoms. What made you decide you shouldnt get on it? How are your levels now?@@alexfrangulea
I'm a 36 year old male. Been experiencing symptoms such as ED, Low Libido and feel very stressed all the time. Get tired more often. Spoke to a colleague. He suggested I get my T test done. Results came out to be 310. Saw an endocrinologist. Doc said it's OK. I'm from India. Docs here are ultra-conservative. My married life is taking a toll...and the doc just won't prescribe any medicine. All he says is: change your lifestyle, eat this .. eat that...guess what...I did that for about 6 months...no result! I brisk walk everyday...about 8 kms...I'm also on a strict diet. Despite that my weight hasn't gone down. I'm 100+ . Can't take this any longer. Should I start a trt on my own? If yes, what are the dos and don'ts...? I'm also on blood pressure medication too...twice in a day. Been on that for about 6 months now.
Tough situation. Hate to hear about the complications. I’ll see if i know anyone that knows anyone.
Same situation I'm also from india there is no help here my levels are 450 and doc dont help did you started self trt? am also planing for that
Did any of you guys get any help?
Ay my physical in January, i told my doc abiut my symptoms and asked him to test.my T levels. He said he was ordering a full blood panel. Of course, T was not tested for. Went to a trt clinic and I was sitting at about 400. They prescribed T. I've now lost weight and feel great again.
I’m 26 and just got my blood work done. My levels came in at 458 with my free testosterone being 10. Should I be treated with TRT?
I’m 20 and just got some blood work down Bc I feel constantly tired. My total testosterone level came back at 280 and my dr said they only start discussing trt at levels of 260 or lower. I work out 6 days a week, eat clean and eat a lot to build muscle, around 10% body fat and I sleep around 8 hours a night. I have many symptoms of low T and I’ve planed an appointment with my dr to talk about some solutions. I’m worried I will be refused help Bc it’s considered “ low normal “. What should I do ? My lifestyle is optimal for a normal testosterone levels so I feel defeated...
With you on this!
Hey Brandon. What is your advice for someone in treatment with good total testosterone, and very low-normal free testosterone? I’ve been on Hcg for 6 months and my levels have been bumped up from the 600s to the 900s and free t has doubled but is still below average. What do you recommend?
Boron! About 6mg daily will lower your shbg levels around 30-40%
Thanks!
I just got my results, i am at 10.9 total testosterone, i got my blood while fasted. I am 41 years old. I have always had low Testosterone. Alot of drs dont want to put me on trt. Is 10.9 level low?
Thanks for your videos! They are all very helpful.
I am very uncertain, whether I should start an TRT.
Yes, I have the symptoms and my current testosterone is 320 - it was 301 in january...
My fsh, lh and testosterone have been tested once before three times in the past:
FSH 1,5 LH 4,6 T 466
FSH 1,3 LH 4 T 542
FSH 1,7 LH 5,6 T 301
So it looks like my HP - Axis is working somehow..."unfortunately" the docs told me, that my testicles are fine too (ultrasonic).
Dilemma. No real primary, and no real secondary problem.
And now?
What would you do?
I appreciate every hint you can give me.
P.S. I am from Germany: here the bottom range for testosterone is 300...
Hey MS,
the labor lowest testosterone range is 300, the lowest FSH range is 1,5 and the lowest LH range is 2.
The labor lowest fsh range is 1.5 , the lh range is 2 and the lowest t range is 300.
Mine is 338 age 24 doctor said it's normal. what should I do? Do you have contacts in India.
I'm afraid we don't have contacts there.
Hi I am new here and I am not sure if this will be read since its an old Vid. I have all these Symptoms and people think I am overreacting. All blood tests and liver is all fine but I have 6.2 LH which is in the high and i have 235 T. I feel like a useless human being too tired to do anything. I am 42.
You sound like an excellent candidate for trt. You have all the indicators...
Hey doc I'm 34 years old, my t is 351 ng/dl, free t 12.1 pg/ml, LH 11, and FSH 12.2 I have had symptoms for years. TRT a viable option for me? what are your thoughts? Thanks
Definitely. That LH and FSH are aigbs your body is begging for more testosterone.
@Low T Nation thanks for the response doc. 👍🏾 I will look more into TRT. I've been dealing with symptoms for 10 years. Do you think this could have been caused by ptsd, Anxiety, depression? I experienced a number of Adverse events throughout my childhood and young adult life.
Great video as always keep them coming!! I was on your website and I'm not sure you guys treat other hormone deficiencies like thyroid? Also I saw that you treat people to increase HGH with Sermorelin. Could you make a video explaining about the use Sermorelin and GHRP 2 and GHRP 6. Plus I would love to see testimonial videos of patients with their before and after results and lab results.
+Ahmad Sheikhard Hey there. Yes. That video is on it's way as well. 👍 thanks for the positive words!
Recently had bloodwork and was at a bit over 400. Age 39 and in above average physical shape for my age, but feel many of the symptoms I hear of being caused by low T. Feel fatigued often during the week at my desk job, but much better on weekends when I can be outdoors and physically active all day. I took Kratom the night before my bloodwork. Could that lower my test level? I know that it is confirmed that pharmaceutical opiates indeed do. Thanks.
There is actually decent clinical evidence that supports kratom has no affect on testosterone levels. Many guys who come in at the 400-ish range are very treatable. If you were a guy who was near 1000 in your prime, it means that you're running at 40% of optimal as far as testosterone in concerned.
I was at 300 3 years ago. I dropped 40 pounds, got my vitamin D levels up to high optimal, eat mostly hormone free and organic, cut out all the sugar and junk, workout 3x a week and got myself to about 400. Explained to the doctor the prior week that I suffer from low energy and low sex drive (its there but borderline non existent). Their reply was to try and raise my levels naturally by working out and consider a vegan diet. I had already told them multiple times that I workout 3 days a week. Extremely dismissive only cared about a number that they even said themselves was low but normal on the paper. After 3 years of clean eating, working out, cutting out all the junk I had extremely minimal improvement. I have never had a doctor piss me off before as much as this. Dismissed what I told them I eat, dismissed that I told them I workout 3x a week with weights and 7x a week 30+ minutes of cardio (besides walking), dismissed that I had low energy levels and almost no sex drive because of a number on a paper that was still low by their standard. This is now the second doctor in 3 years that has dismissed me because I'm in the 300-400 range which is "normal". Just about at my wits end. The range for the labs by me are 260-916. Ludicrous. Doc wont even think about TRT unless I'm below 260 even with all the symptoms. I don't understand at all. So if your 250 the doc is happy to bring you up to 800+. But if your 300-400 your SOL. What kind of clown world do we live in.
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I think it's the only way...🙄
From saying to try vegan diet, one should run out of that doctor's office and never go back!
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@@stephanstefan6211 The real question is why are so many guys today walking around with low test. I cut out all the junk food, got my vitamin d and b12 to high optimal, switched to mostly organic hormone free food doubling my food bill, workout and yet I still cant hit average.
@@TV-xv1le nobody knows "Why",I personally(43yo) took hundreds of supplements to improve testosterone secretion,but some have effect, others you have to give them Time to do their job🙄but it is not time to play and it goes to our disadvantage, worsening the situation...
If everything you try, has No Effect or is short-term it is obvious that you need a TRT/HRT -Clinic/Specialist!
Many men unaware that their hormone levels are low, passing on Antidepressants and Pills for Blood Glucose Control etc.
Just by improving the Hormonal level and moderate physical activity you get rid of unnecessary pills and roads Doctors!
I advise you to send an Email to "Low T Nation",I sent and Brandon answered me🙏👍🏋️♂️
I'm 51 and my latest results were TT 503 ng/dl, bioavailable T: 208 ng/dl. My sex drive and performance were not great. Should I worry about my t levels or should I look to other causes?
That looks normal
Lol at 25 was my years of it starting and not until 44 I might get help. Same experience. I was turned away from diagnosed from low vitamin D, hydration, resting more!
I’m 31 and recently got mine checked and it’s 460. I have most the symptoms of low t but my sex drive is through the roof. I have no motivation, no confidence, extremely depressed and tired and achy. My doctor said there is nothing to do because everything is “normal”. What should I do?
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Great video thanks
Long story short I had every symptom of low t been to docs for blood work been on 200mg pw which I k ow is high by test came bk at 60nmol which is around 1700 ng/do! Which I way higher than normal
She didn't want to see me again as everything was ok
Question is is it gonna screw me up at that level long term?
40 years old no side effects whatsoever I am gonna drop to 125 mg
Thanks
the only thing that will screw you up long term is not using HCG.
I’m 19 and just had my levels tested, came in at 409 ng. Doc says perfectly normal, except I sweat all day from being so anxious, and many other symptoms. What should I do bro
when you say high lh,,are you talking high in range or above range,,mine is top of range with 500 test,,after an injury to my testes i fell apart physically and mentally,,every symptom on the list and taking xanax for stress anxiety and panick attacks,but cant get help because of 500 number
Give us a call. We can get you straight.
High in range with all the symptoms is usually a qualifier.
22 years old, 500 total test and 400 free test... is this normal? I feel symptomatic
MultiDimensional Barbarian my test was 370 and I’m 18😂😅
My total testosterone is 200 down from 235 now 195 wants it at 160 to be low he suggested viagra sialus
That won't affect your T levels at all. Bad advice I'm afraid.
I'm 28 and I've been buff since I was 13 how ever my libido has been bad since 21 and kept getting worse can someone who carries more muscle than the average person still have low t?my drive for life has also went down alot I don't even get morning wood anymore I haven't for a few years
My testosterone is 397 Ng per dl and I feel like crap and my doctor said I'm fine and my doctor got me off my thyroid medication that I have been talking for almost 5 years and he said he cured my hypothyroidism and I learned from 4 different doctors that there is no cure please help me man I can't find a good doctor
44 year old male here. just had my blood work done testosterone came back at 417ng. Which is supposedly normal.
My prolactin came back at 18. Which is in high range. I'm in southern California any recommendations on a Dr. I can contact that won't just brush me under the rug.
I been taking thyroid replacement hormone for 20 years after radiation iodine i-131. I understand what you are saying about TRT. For years I complained of symptoms to doctors and specialists. Endless testing, oxygen deprivation. Not one tested for low T. I went to a clinic where I was diagnosed low T. 4 weeks on TRT now. I feel like I woke up from a long sleep that never ended. I can actually feel emotions for reason again. I can walk. I can work and lift things again. I can see and reach my feet again. Lol. I do things without dread or grudgingly. Learning to be active in my own healing journey.
We love this!!
I'm 22 levels we're 531 second bloods 591 cholesterol levels 213 high bad cholesterol, history of high cholesterol and early heart attacks and blood clots in the family, have some symptoms but I think I can improve test naturally. Just not sure right now.
I'd definitely get a NMR test to see what your lipoprotein particle size profile looks like. high ldl isn't necessarily a bad thing. feel free to call and talk to me (Brandon) if you need more information.
I’m 26 years old, 6 foot 205 lbs, don’t drink, don’t smoke, eat decently clean and lift at the gym 3 times a week. 2 different blood work tests came back at 234 total testosterone, and 44 free testosterone. Although total testosterone was below normal range, I was told I’m normal because my free testosterone is within the normal range. So he doesn’t recommend treatment. Thoughts?
Heat Work Music man. Call us. 866-349-5698. We take a different approach.
Man, my levels were 58 of testosterone.
So I got put on testosterone replacement therapy.
I've been on testosterone for a month. Hoping for the best.
How is it going ?
@Atimoz well my testosterone went up to 554. My doctor wants me to be around 700. Now I'm taking 0.30 cc twice a week. I'm trying to get a minimum of 8 hrs of sleep, eating right and getting back in the gym. So far, it's going well. I'm feeling somewhat better now. But my goal is to start working out again. I believe that will make me feel a whole lot better, and my testosterone will go up more, just from working out. Just gotta get off my A$$ and get in the gym, or I'll do calisthenics at home, like push-ups, setups, and body weight squats.
@@mrwnking yeah go for it 💪. Also try cardio like running, this will make you feel so much better
Just got my T results today. 38 yrs old.. Total at 265 ng/dl, bottom of quest diagnostics range is 250. Free at 5.5 ng/dl, bottom of range is 3.5. All technically witin "their" range, but low nonetheless. I also had severe vitamin d deficiency at 10.2 ng/dl up until June 2018. After 50k IU once per week im at 83 ng/dl. I understand that vitamin d is a pre-harmone and low levels will adversely effect testosterone levels. Feleling most of the classic symptoms and now experiencing numbness all over my body, brain fog, low drive, low mood, extreme fatigue. Not sure if its related but seeing a neurologist in a few weeks for the numbness and ferling of constriction in left hand and chest. Searching for an endocrinologist but what should I expect so far as testing and potential treatment? Informative video. Thanks!
What’s up brother did you get any help?
I wish I was in the 400s lol. 310 as of last week. Waiting to hear back from the doc.
Best of luck man!!
What if you're below the range? I'm 28 6ft 6 and my testosterone is 247 ( I have Crohns disease mild)
Typically, you'd need treatment.
@@Lowtnation thanks, there's a private company in the UK that I plan to go through. Need to do a blood test for all levels first. Is it not possible to raise it naturally to the high 6s?
Also super massive thanks for the swift reply that's amazing!
@@TheGenip youth is the predominant factor involved in natural testosterone production. 600s is doable for many with hcg alone.
I wonder why doctors are so worried about giving out TRT.
Its just a lack of training. The ones who are trained are great typically.
They want you weak, is not it obvious
Huge diff in just 1 week with 1 injection. Doc wasn't swayed.
My LH is 2.5 and FSH IS 5.6 AND TEST LEVEL 290 ANY ADVICE. THANK YOU
I'm 32 have all the symptoms. My tests showed "normal range" but my overall t is that of someone 20+ years older and my free t is that of someone 40 years older than me...wtf
Man, give us a call. Low is extremely relative.
do you have clinics in Maryland?
Hello this is the only video which talks about when you have 500ish total t and low LH and low free t
I did not hear anything from anybody who explained how to treat this condition
Thanks for your insight
So you think just some hcg will help
Definitely possible! Best of luck!
What's the name/website for your telemedicine clinic?
www.lowtnation.com
The speaker remarks about the fact that the reference range for free test is typically between 350-1200. "Almost four times" he says. Well the reference ranges are typically all standardized in terms of the standard deviations for the values. This means that the reference range for testosterone is really the same as it is for other things.
For fun, imagine if the reference range for something started at zero, like 0-10. Then, using the speaker's logic, the upper limit would be infinity times the lower limit! What a wide range, lol!
I'm at 276 and kaisers ratio is 240-400. Doctor says I'm normal for 42yrs old
Man :/. Where do you live?
Hi I have low LH and low free test but mid range total test. what's going on?
Call us with your labs and we’ll be happy to discuss.
Born with one testical. Been on trt for years. Felt my absolute best at 800. Like I had this undercurrent of confidence and serenity all at the same time with good libido. Last blood work had me at 353 and thats with 200mg per week. Just moved from Fl to TN and the new Dr. freaked out over my dosage and refused to prescribe my T. I was there to ask about adding HCG to my protocol and she acted like a bank teller who was just handed a Gimme all the money note. 47 yrs old and about to see an endo. Any thoughts, recommendations?
Hey man. Yeah, unfortunately we hear this every day. Give us a call, we can steer you into something that works. 866-349-5698
I tested at 274ng/dL and I’m 28 years old. I’m seeing an endocrinologist next week, if I get some bullshit eat a few more apples and go for a walk around the block every night I’m stickin his ass myself. I’m tired of this lethargy, lack of motivation and just no value in anything regarding free time. 20s-40s are the golden years, not 50s-60s
lol Hollar at us if you need some extra advice. Happy to help out.
I just got my lastest testosterone checked back in Late December of 2022 and it came back 575 for total my free levels were 10.6! I was wondering if that was considered optimum? Don't feel like it
10.6 isn't optimal at all. We primarily only use the free testosterone metric to gauge a patient's levels. The total can be extremely misleading. You would definitely qualify for treatment at almost any clinic.
@@Lowtnation the doctor gave me emclomophine 25mg. Taken once daily! I don't notice much improvements on anything! Very little increase in energy but not much else! I've been taking this for almost 2 months now
@@DrSmoke-wt8mi well, 2 months is a good test. Haven't run your labs again and you'll have a lot of answers. 👍🏼👍🏼
@@Lowtnation appreciate that! To bad y'all are not in Maryland! I would definitely join y'all program!