Re: Low Testosterone at 26

[Guest guest]

> I recently went to my Dr. with concerns about ED. Blood test showed

> low-normal testosterone levels

>

> Testosterone 261 (240-866)

>

> Three weeks later I had a second test:

>

> Testosterone 304 (240-866)

> Prolactin, LH, and PSA were all normal

>

> Since then I've done some research on low testosterone and found

> that I do show the symptoms associated with it.

>

> ED

> Low Libido

> Depressed and Irritable demeanor

> Difficulty gaining muscle mass

>

> It was when I was about 20 that I first started noticing these

> symptoms. Is TRT right for me? Being so young, fertility is still

> an issue. Does anyone have any suggestions or thoughts on this? Is

> anyone else this young?

You need a number for LH and FSH, if tested. " Normal " is just a

label. You need to discern whether you have primary or secondary

hypogonadism. Please review the AACE clinical guidelines (see Links

section) particularly with respect to the clomiphene stimulation test

and/or the hcg stimulation test.

In the event you suffer from secondary hypogonadism you can simply

choose hcg as your treatment. This will either improve or at least

not harm your fertility.

If you need to use exogenous testosterone, you can simply bank some

sperm (assuming you are fertile now). When you are ready to father

children, you can use hcg/hmg and see what happens. In the event of

failure, you have the sperm bank to fall back upon.

Good luck,

Brad

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Your total T levels are awfully low for your age. The average (mean) level for

ages 25-34 is 617 ng/dL. I hope your doc is smart enough to know that your

low-normal level does not necessarily mean a healthy level.

Next tests should also include free T, FSH & E2.

Brad's reply (msg. #17218) is great advice. I haven't tried HCG myself, but it's

an appropriate start for your age.

Best,

Bruce

> I recently went to my Dr. with concerns about ED. Blood test showed

> low-normal testosterone levels

>

> Testosterone 261 (240-866)

>

> Three weeks later I had a second test:

>

> Testosterone 304 (240-866)

> Prolactin, LH, and PSA were all normal

>

> Since then I've done some research on low testosterone and found

> that I do show the symptoms associated with it.

>

> ED

> Low Libido

> Depressed and Irritable demeanor

> Difficulty gaining muscle mass

>

> It was when I was about 20 that I first started noticing these

> symptoms. Is TRT right for me? Being so young, fertility is still

> an issue. Does anyone have any suggestions or thoughts on this? Is

> anyone else this young?

[Guest guest]

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Most (not all) guys that acquire low T at such a young age are

secondary hypogonadal, meaning there's a problem with your pituitary

gland, not your testes. If you have been on any drugs such as

propecia or an anti-depressant, this can cause problems with your

pituitary.

You need to get copies of your full test results and post them here.

Doctors are very quick to say levels are normal, when they really

aren't. They may be at the top or bottom of the range, which

normally isn't good.

I'm 27 and have very low libido. All of my test results are in range

(my T is 536) however my estradiol level is right at the top of the

range. My doctor tried to tell me it was normal, but if you ask

anyone here they will tell you it is too high.

You've found a great group. Everyone here is very knowledgable.

Dave K.

> I recently went to my Dr. with concerns about ED. Blood test

showed

> low-normal testosterone levels

>

> Testosterone 261 (240-866)

>

> Three weeks later I had a second test:

>

> Testosterone 304 (240-866)

> Prolactin, LH, and PSA were all normal

>

> Since then I've done some research on low testosterone and found

> that I do show the symptoms associated with it.

>

> ED

> Low Libido

> Depressed and Irritable demeanor

> Difficulty gaining muscle mass

>

> It was when I was about 20 that I first started noticing these

> symptoms. Is TRT right for me? Being so young, fertility is

still

> an issue. Does anyone have any suggestions or thoughts on this?

Is

> anyone else this young?

[Guest guest]

,

I too developed low T at a young age (probably 19) due to the trauma

of two severe infections. It wasn't detected until I was 30.

According to a fertility specialist I saw (I am 32 now and still might

want to have kids), he has been able to help men " get pregnant " after

being on T replacement for a couple years.

From what I've read here and elsewhere, it seems that the way to get

the most clinical benefits and preserve fertility is to do a

combination of T and HCG. Or if your doctor is willing you could try

HCG alone.

Mark

[Guest guest]

On Tue, 31 Aug 2004 20:09:53 -0000, you wrote:

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>> I recently went to my Dr. with concerns about ED. Blood test showed

>> low-normal testosterone levels

>>

>> Testosterone 261 (240-866)

>>

>> Three weeks later I had a second test:

>>

>> Testosterone 304 (240-866)

>> Prolactin, LH, and PSA were all normal

>>

>> Since then I've done some research on low testosterone and found

>> that I do show the symptoms associated with it.

Look at these of info:

http://www.alt-support-impotence.org/hormone_charts.htm

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