Taken two weeks apart - both taken fasting in the AM. I have other blood tests results that I can post after but overall everything else was fairly in line. At first I was bummed out but thought ok now I have the green light to go on HRT and now the second result is way up with no unusual changes other than eating poorly since the first test. I haven’t spoken to the doc about the 2nd test yet.
Any thoughts?
Wait a couple of months and get another test.
I wouldn’t go on HRT unless you really need to.
Do you have severe symptoms of low test?
This is why it is important not to jump into HRT on the basis of one or even two blood test results. Levels can vary quite a bit over time, not just during the course of the day.
I had a test done 4 years ago and was low. Was told it was low normal and i was good to go. Then this time I had 3 tests to make sure. All below normal. I suffered for 4 years because I didn’t know any better. Like Pansee said get another test or 2 if you have to. Just to be sure. Even though I feel good on HRT and I am so happy I feel better it is a pain and its for life. Good Luck
Well I failed to mention that Prolactin level was a little high = 25.3 ng/ml range at lab was 3-18. So now I get to go have an MRI done. Fun.
Before that though I am going to have all the test done again with a few extras on Monday.
Age 36
ok get this! So apparently Prolactin levels are significantly increased after orgasm. Well… guess what happened before my blood test. About an hour an half before. It’s not that out of the range so maybe this had something to do with it.
Your still on the low end of what is considered normal.
Read up on some of ksman’s threads on hrt. While using a minimal amount of trt with hcg and adex he sits in the 1100 area.
A much happier place to be in all aspects.
I wouldnt hesitate in the least little bit for a few small pins a week to have your quality of life improved to the extent that proper trt does.
My life SUCKED until I got on HRT. Now even though I have to deal with “pins” every week, guess what?, It’s a small thing to deal with to have my life back again. I’ve lost fat, gained muscle, and chase women like I was 25 again, and somedays like I’m 17 again. All the while being able to put my mouth where the money is, makes this 40 something man a man again. I used to be needle phobic too.
KNB
Had the second blood test done - I’ll post the total and free T, DHEA, E2, LH, FSH once I get the copies.
Get this - the prolactin was still high 24.7 - That’s down a little but not what I expected. I now have to go for an MRI.
Anyone else have Prolactin levels in the low to mid 20’s? I guessing they will start me on Dostinex…
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Had the second blood test done - I’ll post the total and free T, DHEA, E2, LH, FSH once I get the copies.
Get this - the prolactin was still high 24.7 - That’s down a little but not what I expected. I now have to go for an MRI.
Anyone else have Prolactin levels in the low to mid 20’s? I guessing they will start me on Dostinex…[/quote]
FYI google “dostinex heart valve”.
I read about that - there are definitely positives and negatives to all of this.
Anyone have/had high prolactin levels and experience with getting their levels to normal?
Guy, before you take on the HRT…I’;m 64 and using the Alpha Male on the low dose, and it is working. I think anyone questioning themselves about HRT should order the Alpha Male and Flameout. See what hapens, you may be pleasantly surprised.
Update:
Last blood test had my T at 203. I have the other tests, DHEA, Estradiol, LH, and FSH. LH was low.
Had the MRI and that came back normal w/ no problems - my birthday today and that was awesome!
Saw my Endo on Monday and he has me on T now. We’ll see how it goes. More blood tests to come…