Looking for Help Decoding My Blood Test Results

Pharma / TRT Testosterone Replacement
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Good day,

To start off in 2019 I had surgery to remove a cancer tumor and lost a testicle in the process. A year later I started hormone therapy due to not feeling the same and having low testosterone levels. This year I still have the same feelings and they check my blood every so often. However after my last test I requested to speak with a doctor as I feel I’m still low. I have not gained back any strength, if anything I’m struggling with things that were easy and many other symptoms of low test. My recent blood work has two measurements but I am unclear as to which is the better image of what my levels really are, they are as follows.

Testosterone bioavailable 5.6 nmol/L with normal on the test stating 4.8-14.0 nmol/L

Testosterone of 8.2 nmol/L with the test stating normal as being 9.5-30 nmol/L

I am planning on requesting a higher dosage for my treatment as I am currently on 5mg of 1% androgel packets once a day

Thank you for your time

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That explains it. Pretty poor response is expected from the gels. Compounded cream or injections would have you feeling better

3

I’m afraid androgel isn’t the answer given your response, it doesn’t work well for a lot of guys. In fact androgel is so unreliable a lot of the time none of the experienced TRT doctors would even considering using it in their practice anymore.

A higher dosage androgel won’t get you to where your levels need to be to be free of symptoms.

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What choices would you recommend I bring up to my doctor?

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Your choices will be determined by the country are you live in. You want injections which is cypionate, ethanate or sustanon injecting one or more times a week.