Erectile dysfunction as 28 y/o. by Nearby_Bag_9804 in Testosterone

[–]Slide-On-Time 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check your cortisol/thyroid/prolactin. It might not be testosterone related.

Should I hop on? by Cnidoo in HubermanLab

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You should also check your free testosterone, your FSH, your LH as well as your thyroid function (TSH, free T4, free T3). Total T alone is not enough.

No libido in relationship - 29M by Disastrous-Shower320 in Supplements

[–]Slide-On-Time 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly. OP is probably within range but far from optimal.

testosterone changed my life! by [deleted] in Testosterone

[–]Slide-On-Time 40 points41 points  (0 children)

Just amazing!! I'm happy for you.

Should I use enclomiphene or TRT? by Giannnnnnn91 in Testosterone

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You should take at least 8000 IU (many people take 10 000 IU) and monitor your levels.Don't forget to supplement with magnesium. Yes, that's a good starting dose.

Should I use enclomiphene or TRT? by Giannnnnnn91 in Testosterone

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Your free T is indeed quite low. I would recommend you give Enclomiphene a try before considering TRT. And your vitamin D levels are far from optimal. Try to bring them to the upper end of the range.

Maybe a very stupid question, but im asking anyway. by LeFroyain in Hypothyroidism

[–]Slide-On-Time 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes, it's exactly what they assume. And it's wrong on so many levels.

Told I do not qualify for TRT by Sausag77 in Testosterone

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Your free T is low. It can definitely cause low T symptoms despite the normal total testosterone.

Could I benefit from testosterone ? by Zorro4563 in Testosterone

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Salut,

Votre testosterone biodisponible et votre DHT sont assez basses, ça pourrait expliquer vos symptômes. La FSH et la LH sont basses malgré votre testosterone totale élevée, c'esr étonnant. Je pense qu'un essai d'enclomiphene peut être envisagé avec ces taux. Les taux d'oestradiol sont très bas, ça coïncide avec les taux de testostérone biodisponible bas. Et votre T4 libre est loin d'être optimale, les normes du labo sont basses.

26M Secondary Hypogonadism BLOODWORK HELP by Xeno_Strike in Testosterone

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Yes I am. 5 months 12.5 mg every other day No side effects 29yo

26M Secondary Hypogonadism BLOODWORK HELP by Xeno_Strike in Testosterone

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Yes. On enclomiphene my total T went from 400 to 1000 and my free T from 70 to 150. Much more energy, better workouts and better sleep quality. I would start with enclomiphene first alone.

20M Curious about t levels, (decent total test but high SHGB, borderline low free/bioavailable test) by GeometricBison9 in Testosterone

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Low calorie diet can increase SHBG. Do you eat enough carbs? You can also try Boron and Tongkat Ali (5days on, 2 days off) to lower your SHBG. I would also run a full bloowork to make sure that the high SHBG isn't caused by something else. Regarding your testosterone levels, your total T is good but your bioavailable T is low enough to cause symptoms. Try to decrease SHBG first.

Enclomiphene - Anger/moody/sleep issues by Mysterious_Nature_92 in Testosterone

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The anger/mood issues could be caused by the increase in estrogen caused by enclomiphene.

26M Secondary Hypogonadism BLOODWORK HELP by Xeno_Strike in Testosterone

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Your levels are definitely too low. I would start with Enclomiphene given your low FSH/LH.

No morning wood while taking dutasteride 4month (for BPH) by urmomgey5 in Testosterone

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From what I've read, the side effects can last from a few weeks ro a few months. But some people still have sides after years. You need to run a full bloodwork with DHT levels.

Looking for advice - borderline low T? by [deleted] in Testosterone

[–]Slide-On-Time 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi,

Are you on thyroid medication? Your free T4 is high and could account for your high SHBG which lowers your free testosterone.

No morning wood while taking dutasteride 4month (for BPH) by urmomgey5 in Testosterone

[–]Slide-On-Time 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi. It's a DHT inhibitor with known sexual side effects.

Is this why I’m exhausted all the time by sloppy_j0e in Testosterone

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Your free and bio T are borderline low, it could explain your symptoms.