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[toasty151]

So I have asked frequent questions based on test levels and natural ways to enhance blah blah blah ... finding there are none i turned to endo... levels came back low but he tells me its a false reading... apparently my free test levels are normal but my protein binding levels are basically thru the floor... so in his expert opinion leave well enough alone. Well i dont understand how this has no effect on my body! I know hes a Dr and knows what he is talking about but i having truely gained more valuable knowledge on the subject from this board then from him or any research i have done on my own. Anything you guys know on this topic or advice you can give would be greatly appreciated. And yeah Im willing to hear leave well enough alone, just curious if i should take matters into my own hands as i have read many people on this board have done due to insurance etc. But at 26 i have also been told starting now isnt great idea! Anyways any advice appreciated ... thanks

 

[pesty4077]

So I have asked frequent questions based on test levels and natural ways to enhance blah blah blah ... finding there are none i turned to endo... levels came back low but he tells me its a false reading... apparently my free test levels are normal but my protein binding levels are basically thru the floor... so in his expert opinion leave well enough alone. Well i dont understand how this has no effect on my body! I know hes a Dr and knows what he is talking about but i having truely gained more valuable knowledge on the subject from this board then from him or any research i have done on my own. Anything you guys know on this topic or advice you can give would be greatly appreciated. And yeah Im willing to hear leave well enough alone, just curious if i should take matters into my own hands as i have read many people on this board have done due to insurance etc. But at 26 i have also been told starting now isnt great idea! Anyways any advice appreciated ... thanks

Personally i would go to a doctor who specializes in hormone replacement, Just my 2 cents.

 

[shootist]

Toasty, I know what you mean. Went thru that shit to. Went to an endo, bloodwork showed test was low and he just kinda down played it.

So I thought frig this got as much info as I could went to my primary had a sit down with him assured him I wasn't trying to jump on the gear wagon and that was that. Now anything I want- within reason.

Give it a shot.

 

[Pekkerwood]

Went to my general practitioner, tests came back low-normal, shot down. Scheduled with a urologist/fertility doctor who is also an athlete, tests came back low normal, left with prescription. I told the doctor I had libido problems and have been on in the past, and generally had a better quality of life at high normal levels.

 

[pesty4077]

Went to my general practitioner, tests came back low-normal, shot down. Scheduled with a urologist/fertility doctor who is also an athlete, tests came back low normal, left with prescription. I told the doctor I had libido problems and have been on in the past, and generally had a better quality of life at high normal levels.

My thoughts exactly, You need to go to a specialist or at least someone who understands. Most doctors look at HRT negatively, because of the press and goverment. Some people actually need it under a doctors care.

 

[toasty151]

search continues then.. appreciate the feedback... have follow up with pcp tomorrow so see what he says ... otherwise i will ask referal to another dr.. thanks again