There was a really good link about what numbers mean

totalrookie · 05-23-2008, 08:51 AM

that I can't seem to find via search. I was reviewing my #'s from 2004

4/22/2004
test f + t 345 ng/dl - ref range 400 to 1080
sex binding glob 22 nmol/l - ref range 13 to 71
test free 76.2 pg/ml ref range 47 to 244
test f + t (% free test) 2.2% ref range 1.6 to 2.9
fsh @ 21.7
lh @ 9.6

and I'm not really sure what it all means other than my T was low and estrogen was high. Anyone know what link I'm talking about?

I was prescribed Androgel at this time, but never pursued it as I didn't feel depressed or bad in any way. I realize now @ age 24 how big of a role hormones play so I am getting retested on June 11th and hopefully at that time will be able to devise a plan with my doctor to get the issues corrected, but I am hopeful to review that link that has more information on what the test results mean. Thanks if you have the link I am referring to or any comments/insights about the test I had in 04 - I'm basically tryin to find out if my numbers are the same/similar to that of 2004 - how will that effect my ability to lose weight? make muscle gains? retain muscle gains, etc...and how hrt will benefit me in that department.

pmgamer18 · 05-24-2008, 11:53 AM

Your test shows me you are primary meaning your testis are not making enough testosterone. I say this because the LH and FSH messages that tell your testis to make testosterone are very high. This means your brain sees your T levels are low and is sending more LH and FSH to your testis to make more.
I don't see your Estradiol when you retest get these tests done.

This is taken from Dr. John's site at www.allthingsmale.com in TRT: A Recipe for Success.

? Total Testosterone
? Bioavailable Testosterone (AKA "Free and Loosely Bound")
? Free Testosterone (if Bioavailable T is unavailable)
? DHT
? Estradiol (specify the Extraction Method, or "sensitive" assay for
males)
? LH
? FSH
? Prolactin
? Cortisol
? Thyroid Panel
? CBC
? Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
? Lipid Profile
? PSA (if over 40)
Here is a good link about low T and high E2.
http://www.griffinmedical.com/male_h...n_therapy.html
This link shows you levels by age.
http://www.natural-hrt.com/andropause04.html
Bottom line is you need to get your TT and FT levels up into the upper 1/3 of your labs range and to keep your Estradiol "E2" down between 10 to 30 pg/ml best at 20.