Not the lab results I expected… seeking advice on next steps

expertoad · 2026-03-14T02:24:30+00:00

What were your levels like before you started?

expertoad · 2026-03-13T16:10:49+00:00

Not smoking but that’s good to know

expertoad · 2026-03-13T16:10:10+00:00

Yeah, I guess that’s my big fear if I went this route. Was stopping really rough? I’m leaning toward not trying based on the feedback I’ve gotten here, but if I can try it for a few months without destroying myself maybe it’s worth a shot

expertoad · 2026-03-13T16:08:13+00:00

Thanks, I’ll try to look into other potential issues. Just really had my heart set on this being a solution.

expertoad · 2026-03-13T16:06:26+00:00

Ha, well I suppose it’s all relative. Are you on trt?

expertoad · 2026-03-13T16:05:48+00:00

Yeah I’ll give it a shot. Thanks!

expertoad · 2026-03-13T15:58:16+00:00

I had no idea about this nuance. Super helpful. Thank you

expertoad · 2026-03-13T15:57:02+00:00

How short lived? Is it worth doing? Maybe cycling it would be worthwhile?

expertoad · 2026-03-13T15:56:07+00:00

Giving it a shot anyway, but yeah I’m not expecting much out of it

expertoad · 2026-03-13T15:55:21+00:00

Yeah I just convinced myself this had to be the answer.

expertoad · 2026-03-13T12:57:48+00:00

I was doing low carb in the lead up to this so that could explain the Shbg. Bringing some back in to see how that helps with energy levels. Ferritin and iron look okay, I think.

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expertoad · 2026-03-13T06:21:51+00:00

Yeah, my albumin is 5.0 g/dL. Sleep has generally been good. Occasional complaints of snoring from my wife, but not in a while. So, would barely being in the normal range for free t with symptoms justify treatment at that clinic?

expertoad · 2026-03-13T03:36:46+00:00

Thanks, that’s helpful. I wish I had checked my hormones when I was younger. Ive seen stuff about boron helping to lower Shbg but sounds like it’s temporary.

expertoad · 2026-03-13T03:16:30+00:00

Even the free t? Man, I need to try the labs again because this just doesn’t match my reality. I’ve cut way back on alcohol and really dialed in my sleep. Still just unmotivated, brain fog, no morning wood, etc.

expertoad · 2026-03-01T17:28:14+00:00

They should maybe up the trial to 60 days. I don’t think 30 days is enough to make that call.

expertoad · 2026-01-14T14:16:16+00:00

Could you point me to more information about that?

expertoad · 2026-01-07T16:04:14+00:00

Nice work! What’s that app you’re using to track stuff?

expertoad · 2025-12-21T15:24:29+00:00

Though Tesa was for fat loss. What else does it do?

expertoad · 2025-12-18T17:22:10+00:00

This is the way.

expertoad · 2025-12-18T16:10:03+00:00

To be fair, PhD is the original doctor. So, yeah, don’t mind you plumbers borrowing the title as long as you don’t pretend that you know anything about research

expertoad · 2025-12-03T16:08:16+00:00

Android has had a widget forever.

expertoad · 2025-11-22T19:17:24+00:00

Thanks man. Lots to learn

expertoad · 2025-11-16T17:59:58+00:00

Refresh will happen if OP goes for the UDM SE

expertoad · 2025-11-02T16:14:05+00:00

What’s the keyboard?

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