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just had dr visit
I am a 47 male. about 10-15 years ago I had my test level checked and it was low 300's, don't remember the number exactly. the doc told me this was within the normal range and thought no more of it. fast forward to today and I figured I should have it checked again so I went to a new dr and explained that I tested low several years ago and I have all the symptoms of low test (low libido, fatigue, not able to build muscle etc). he said they like it to be 600-800 range so he took some blood and the results are 366 for total test. I'm hoping that this is low enough for him to prescribe test, still waiting to hear back from him.
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Hope you get it bro!
Low testosterone is a nightmare.
If he doesn't we got several people who can accommodate you! 
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lol, thanks. I've already had very good experience with one of the sponsors.
I was wondering what is the highest test level someone had where they were still given trt by there doc?
mine is 366 which is low, but within normal range. yeah, normal for a 70 year old maybe! I hope he will prescribe it anyway as he said they like it to be between 600-800.
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You are barely within range. You should be able to get a script, they might try to give you androgel though.
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I found this chart online which gives a better indication of what test levels should be. I am not opposed to androgel, but think I would prefer self injections.
is there any reason I should not get androgel?
| Age |
Total T
(ng/dl) |
Free T
(pg/ml) |
SHBG
(ug/ml) |
DHEA-S
(ug/dl) |
Estradiol
(pg/ml) |
|---|
| 25-34 |
617 |
123 |
4.0 |
236 |
37.3 |
|---|
| 35-44 |
668 |
103 |
4.5 |
221 |
36.5 |
|---|
| 45-54 |
606 |
90 |
5.0 |
177 |
38.7 |
|---|
| 55-64 |
562 |
83 |
5.1 |
118 |
35.1 |
|---|
| 65-74 |
524 |
69 |
5.5 |
96 |
36.0 |
|---|
| 75-84 |
471 |
60 |
5.7 |
44 |
37.9 |
|---|
| 85-100 |
376 |
54 |
7.4 |
44 |
37.1 |
|---|
male testosterone levels typically range between 250ng/dl and 850 ng/dl.
As you may well imagine, these ranges are not set to optimal levels. They are from a cross section of men aged 20 to 80; many of whom may be sick or diseased, from a lifetime of unhealthy habits.
If your blood work arrives, and your doctor happens to refuse treatment - even though your levels are close to the bottom of the range; then a gentle reminder of what optimal health entails may be in order.
If you kindly point out, you have the T levels of a sick 80 year old (and feel like one at that); hopefully your doctor will come around.
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Injections are definitely more convenient. They typically assume most people don't want to self injections.
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Originally Posted by
vzzbks
lol, thanks. I've already had very good experience with one of the sponsors.
I was wondering what is the highest test level someone had where they were still given trt by there doc?
mine is 366 which is low, but within normal range. yeah, normal for a 70 year old maybe! I hope he will prescribe it anyway as he said they like it to be between 600-800.
My total T was 70. I was shocked. Always followed the POWER PCT program, had a couple long cycles of 25wks but nothing reckless. My friend brought it to my attention I need to get labs post cycle, so glad I did.
If they try to give u androgel, tell them your worried about it rubbing off on your wife and kids. Its true, they can absorb hormone from skin to skin contact. Pellets are a money maker fro the Dr. I would just say Ive done my research and am fine with injections. Ask for an AI like arimidex, script(if needed)for syringes, and HCG if u feel its important to u/ if u get atrophy. Good luck....
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Originally Posted by
sledgehammer
My total T was 70. I was shocked. Always followed the POWER PCT program, had a couple long cycles of 25wks but nothing reckless. My friend brought it to my attention I need to get labs post cycle, so glad I did.
If they try to give u androgel, tell them your worried about it rubbing off on your wife and kids. Its true, they can absorb hormone from skin to skin contact. Pellets are a money maker fro the Dr. I would just say Ive done my research and am fine with injections. Ask for an AI like arimidex, script(if needed)for syringes, and HCG if u feel its important to u/ if u get atrophy. Good luck....
Definitely stay away from the pellet implant. Heard bad things may even be pulling from Dr. list of options. Haven't kept up on it so unsure about that.
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I'm curious to hear from anyone else on trt. What was your test level when you were prescribed test?
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Originally Posted by
vzzbks
I'm curious to hear from anyone else on trt. What was your test level when you were prescribed test?
If I remember correctly I was in the mid 400's with a reference range of 350-1200. Sure it's towards the bottom, but having just turned 30 (never touched gear prior to that) the doc thought it was way low for my age and didn't have any problem prescribing me 200mg test e/week. My bloods came back at 1388 (UGL test, so technically 250/wk. I just stockpile my scripted stuff, haha!!!) with the same reference range on that dose, and based on my HH and cholesterol he was fine leaving it there. I was pretty happy to have found such a good doctor.
I also told him about my plans to blast and cruise and he didn't crucify me for that either. Just continued giving me prescriptions and blood work whenever I requested it. Only issue I have run into with him is he won't order labs with uncapped test levels, so I gotta pay for those myself instead of going through insurance.
Hope it works out for ya! If you don't go through insurance it's way cheaper to go UGL. The test from the pharmacy is like $100 for five ml and 1mg of Adex was insane. With insurance my copay is $10 for the test, but I only picked up the Adex once cause I think insurance wanted me to pay $40 for that single tab of 1mg. It just wasn't worth it.
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