Got Testosterone?

[WillBrink]

Dropped an email to my doc and he just ordered blood tests for me… Any truth to having them done first thing in the morning? He said prior to 8:30am would be best, does it matter?

ETA - I thought this was a pretty good article for the layman and it also has 2 age related T charts that I hadn't seen before.

T levels for men tend to be highest in the morning, so that's why it's generally recommended to do it then.

[Irish]

T levels for men tend to be highest in the morning, so that's why it's generally recommended to do it then.

Thanks, that's what I thought. I would think you'd want to know what it is at your lowest point as well… Maybe that's why I don't wear a stethoscope.

[WillBrink]

Thanks, that's what I thought. I would think you'd want to know what it is at your lowest point as well… Maybe that's why I don't wear a stethoscope.

I'd say the most important issue is consistency but various factors can alter T levels over the day, so morning, consistent time, allows consistency in the results, which is the more important issue.

[skydivr]

As I have said in this thread and others here, topical routes are generally sub par for getting T levels where needed, and for some (like you it appears) are close to worthless. Very common in my experience. See urologist (they are more than capable of dealing with your issue) and go in being very clear what you want, and knowing the details of what you want and why. Take some time to re read this and other threads on the T topic, and in armed with details of what you feel would be best for you, and if he/she is a decent doc, will work with you to find the appropriate course of treatment for you based on your prior experiences and current status.

Good luck.

Thanks Will, soonest I could get with the Urologist is Feb 4th. The saga continues. At least my GP Dr did refill my androgel script thru that period. I think this may be a wild goose chase and will eventually have to change to another GP doctor who I know WILL do this, but trying to honor existing Dr's wishes first.

[Big A]

Dropped an email to my doc and he just ordered blood tests for me… Any truth to having them done first thing in the morning? He said prior to 8:30am would be best, does it matter?

ETA - I thought this was a pretty good article for the layman and it also has 2 age related T charts that I hadn't seen before.

I've always done mine first thing in the morning because I have to be fasting and I want to get something to eat ASAP. I'm getting a full panel of tests for cholesterol, A1C levels, etc....

Did your doctor say if you're supposed to fast? (Nothing to eat or drink except water after midnight)

[Vic303]

Fasting is to get a good read on blood glucose. It may affect other tests to buy is primarily glucose related.

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[Irish]

Just got my results back today.
Testo = 553 @ 40 years of age. Maybe slightly low for my age range, chart says 668, but I think I can boost that naturally.
TSH = 1.77 but I'm not sure what that is.
VIT B-12 = 739
VD25-OH = 50.3

And about 50 other things but they're all in the middle of the ranges.

[heat-ar]

Just got my results back today.
Testo = 553 @ 40 years of age. Maybe slightly low for my age range, chart says 668, but I think I can boost that naturally.
TSH = 1.77 but I'm not sure what that is.
VIT B-12 = 739
VD25-OH = 50.3

And about 50 other things but they're all in the middle of the ranges.

What was your level of free testosterone??

[Irish]

What was your level of free testosterone??

I believe it was 553. Really I think I'd like to have it around 800 but I haven't had a chance to talk to my doc about the results yet.

ETA That was the total actually. Not sure if it's listed on mine. I'll have to double check.

[WillBrink]

I believe it was 553. Really I think I'd like to have it around 800 but I haven't had a chance to talk to my doc about the results yet.

ETA That was the total actually. Not sure if it's listed on mine. I'll have to double check.

It looks unlikely you're a candidate at this time for TRT/HRT, but this article has lots of useful info one should know before embarking on that:


How Is Testosterone Deficiency “low T” Diagnosed? – Things you need to know before going to your doctor