Test and depression...

[chgolatin-one]

Looking for those that have had problems with low to moderate depression and that have seen improvement with HRT. Would like to know if Test plays an important part in treating the illness or other issues, please share the wealth of knowledge...

Thanks!

 

[oldfella]

In men, test play an important role in our State of being. it is the hormone that makes us feel like men. When test levels are lower than normal or extremely low then estrogen has more influence on us. Not that we have more estrogen but the balance is upset. You only have to know of or see a woman going through menopause to realize what an emotinal train wreck they are. Well take test level down to the basement and we go through the same thing. Emotional roller coaster ride is what you end up with. The object of HRT is to put your levels of test back to where they should be. This will then influence all the other functions within the body including your emotions. Low test has been shown to be connected with depression in men. As for it being the main cause, well many factors have to be considered with depression, but I will say this, if you think you are depressed do not second guess it. Go to your doctor and talk with him/her about this. Get your levels chaecked. Depression is a killer so do not play around with it. Go to your doctor.

 

[nosmas]

Great post Oldfella. Nail on the head again.

 

[uconish]

My freind wants me to ask a hypothetical question

What if a doctor was seen, and after blood work and a scan of your head, it is concluded that your low levels (free and total) are due to your lifestyle(bodybuilding and everything that comes with it), and everyting else was normal, including pituitary gland, prolactin, FSH, LH, cortisal, and estrogen.....The doctor then suggests he thinks its best to wait it out and see what happens due to your age bracket, too which you agree. However, after waiting to see if you recover naturally, and unfortunately it does not happen, could your doctor refuse to treat your condition due to your past?

 

[Kaiser]

My freind wants me to ask a hypothetical question

What if a doctor was seen, and after blood work and a scan of your head, it is concluded that your low levels (free and total) are due to your lifestyle(bodybuilding and everything that comes with it), and everyting else was normal, including pituitary gland, prolactin, FSH, LH, cortisal, and estrogen.....The doctor then suggests he thinks its best to wait it out and see what happens due to your age bracket, too which you agree. However, after waiting to see if you recover naturally, and unfortunately it does not happen, could your doctor refuse to treat your condition due to your past?

Yes. He can also report it to your health insurance company.