I got a bunch of labs recently. I am 40 years old and I am natural. I haven’t had my testosterone checked in a while so I was just trying to see where it was at. I didn’t get any of the other related tests that somebody might get.
Does anyone have any idea why my total and free testosterone would be so high? What other tests should I get? Should I see some kind of professional to figure out why it is so high?
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FTR I’m 42 and had very similar numbers (946/166). My SHGB was also pretty elevated. I also had very high iron numbers and the doctor thought the high iron can cause the high SHGB which can cause the high TT. I’ve done a bunch to get my iron numbers down and I’m going to re-check in a couple more weeks.
I also had an iron panel done and it’s definitely not high. If anything, it’s a little out of whack because I have high inflammation.
Snipping exactly one of your hormone lab results while wanting answers is like asking “why is my debt so high” without showing your spending history.
Likely you have very high SHBG. Post complete labs if you want answers.
Also: fuck no.
Unless you want them to lower it for you.. ?
Both your TT and FT are high end of range. Probably one of the highest natty levels I’ve seen. Consider yourself lucky and pump some iron!
If SHBG was high, then wouldn’t that caused free test to be low?
I stated in my post, I wasn’t planning on getting a full panel, because I just wanted a baseline assessment of my t levels (because I was actually anticipating my test being low).
it can, but its not linear.
If your FT was calculated, it can be significantly off of what the real reading is.
Even Free Test (direct) is as much as 40% off reading.
The only accurate method of checking Free Test is via Equilibrium Dialysis.
In any case, I wouldnt be going to a Dr to have them change it.
Keep an eye on your HCT as that might be high as well.
Why Is My Testosterone High? - Pharma / TRT / Testosterone Replacement - T NATION
He has posted the same question, and you answered him.
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Thanks, Karen. 
Play stupid games, win stupid prizes, then blame somebody else.
Stay classy.
