Hi All,
I posted back in January about some tests I had run after suspecting low T levels. For reference, I’m 30 years old, 5’7", and ~150lbs.
The levels I had tested about 8 months ago came out as follows (reference ranges in parentheses):
TSH = 2.04 (0.04-4.50 mIU/L)
Total T = 365 (250-1100 ng/dL)
Free T = 82.0 (35.0-155.0 pg/mL)
FSH = 1.8 (1.6-8.0 mIU/mL)
LH = 1.9 (1.5-9.3 mIU/mL)
Estradiol = 27 (< or = 39 pg/mL)
After not taking any more action for about 6 months, I managed to find an Doc in town who is an andrology / HRT / urology specialist. I actually found his name on another forum - I believe bodybuilding. His resume checked out pretty good and was covered by my insurance, so I called to make an appointment 2 months out (this was the wait time).
Anyway, I went in and showed him my prior results and told him about symptoms, so he ran a few additional tests that came out as follows (once again, reference ranges in parentheses):
Albumin = 4.9 (3.5 - 5.7 g/dL)
Prolactin = 7.9 (2.6 - 13.1 ng/mL)
SHBG = 19 (10 - 50 nmol/L)
Total T = 321 (250 - 1100 ng/dL)
Free T = 62.6 (35 - 155 pg/mL)
He called me to discuss the results about a week later, and said my levels were within normal ranges so I’m “fine.”
I suppose I should just take him at his word and not be posting for second opinions here, but something still bugs me about this to some degree. I guess I just don’t understand why there’s such a huge range of T levels that are considered “fine.” I’m not sure if I need to be concerned about a number or not. Perhaps I’m looking for some sort of solution to a problem that is more mental than anything?
Any thoughts are appreciated.
Best,
-Dirk