so my testosterone levels like 1 month ago was 450ng/dl now i have 365ng/dl and the normal range is from 300ng/dl i think its very low.
and my Free Testosterone is 22.500pg/ml.
endocrinologists says its okay and no need any medication or anything.
also i having some sort of symptoms.
i think i will start the Testosterone TRT by myself cause its low for me.
what you guys think?
17 Years Old
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Here is something your doctor needs to understand. NUMBERS MEAN VERY LITTLE. Doctors need to remember to treat symptoms and quit treating numbers. These numbers represent highs and lows from a huge group of test subjects under a bell curve nothing more. Unfortunately, INSURANCE decided to recognize a low of <300 as the point they will cover treatments for low androgens. IT DOES NOT MEAN that you are not experiencing low androgen symptoms. In fact, low testosterone levels can mimic symptoms of depression and cause anxiety over time, especially in younger guys. Can this be serious? Evidence suggest that there is an association between low testosterone and suicidal behavior. When young guy have low testosterone it is usually caused by either
primary or secondary hypogonadism. You doctor should be able to figure out which is the case and teat the symptoms instead of just replying on numbers.
A large study of more than 9,000 men has established harmonized reference ranges for total testosterone in men that when applied to assays that have been appropriately calibrated will effectively enable clinicians to make a correct diagnosis of hypogonadism, according to a new study published in...
www.endocrine.org
Here are some of the things that testosterone regulates:
- Regulating your sex drive
- Red blood cell production
- Sperm production
- Your body’s ability to store and burn fat
- Regulating your emotions and mood
- Fertility
- Mental clarity and focus
- Maintaining bone strength
- Energy levels
A doctor that is experienced in the treatment of low androgen levels in males understands that if you are experiencing symptoms, you testosterone level may not be high enough for you as an individual. One guy may not have any symptoms with a 365ng/dl test level another may be a complete wreck at 400ng/dl.
I would suggest you find another doctor one that has a clue how to treat androgen deficiency. I would also want you to understand that if you get on TRT, this is something you will have to do for the rest of your life. I hope you still consider this very carefully before you make any decisions.