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Hi Everyone,
First, thank you in advance. I know we have some really smart people on the boards and I could use your input.
History: 33 year old male. 12 years of anxiety/depression issues, low libido, excessive sweating, irritability, bowel urgency after eating, poor sleep, very weak (hard to do anything) and it has been quite tough to exercise.
Went to primary care for a checkup after feeling so burnt out from these symptoms (should also add that I take a small dose of celexa). The doctor concluded that with the exception of having low testosterone, I am healthy.
Tested by LabCorp:
Testosterone, Total: 344 (range 348-1197)
Testosteron, Free: 8.5 (range 8.7-25.1)
Here are the other items that tested out of range:
LDL cholesterol: 104 (range 0-99mg/dl)
Bun creatinine ratio: 23 (rage 8-19)
Blood urea nitrogen: 21 (range 6-20mg/dl)
Vitamin D 1, 25-Dihydroxy: 95.9 (range 10-75 pg/ml)
Primary care took a 2nd round of bloodwork to check the HTPA axis and referred me to urologist. The urologist said I was certainly symptomatic of having low testosterone, but said I was "within range" and is sending me to an endocrinologist. He said starting T therapy is a big consideration and wants to be certain before going down that path.
Another consideration is that I am in my early 30s and will likely want to have a child within the next 2-3 years. If I start TRT, I assume using HCG and an AI will allow my boys to keep working at least at their current level.
Next week, I have an appt with a doc that is more liberal and I think will give me TRT if I want it. I'd appreciate input on the situation, particularly from anyone under 40 that has been in my shoes.
Thank you again
First, thank you in advance. I know we have some really smart people on the boards and I could use your input.
History: 33 year old male. 12 years of anxiety/depression issues, low libido, excessive sweating, irritability, bowel urgency after eating, poor sleep, very weak (hard to do anything) and it has been quite tough to exercise.
Went to primary care for a checkup after feeling so burnt out from these symptoms (should also add that I take a small dose of celexa). The doctor concluded that with the exception of having low testosterone, I am healthy.
Tested by LabCorp:
Testosterone, Total: 344 (range 348-1197)
Testosteron, Free: 8.5 (range 8.7-25.1)
Here are the other items that tested out of range:
LDL cholesterol: 104 (range 0-99mg/dl)
Bun creatinine ratio: 23 (rage 8-19)
Blood urea nitrogen: 21 (range 6-20mg/dl)
Vitamin D 1, 25-Dihydroxy: 95.9 (range 10-75 pg/ml)
Primary care took a 2nd round of bloodwork to check the HTPA axis and referred me to urologist. The urologist said I was certainly symptomatic of having low testosterone, but said I was "within range" and is sending me to an endocrinologist. He said starting T therapy is a big consideration and wants to be certain before going down that path.
Another consideration is that I am in my early 30s and will likely want to have a child within the next 2-3 years. If I start TRT, I assume using HCG and an AI will allow my boys to keep working at least at their current level.
Next week, I have an appt with a doc that is more liberal and I think will give me TRT if I want it. I'd appreciate input on the situation, particularly from anyone under 40 that has been in my shoes.
Thank you again