Seeing A Doc for Low Test?

[gabelh81]

Not really sure where the best place is to post this so I figured this should an inoffensive enough place since it's not technically a supplement I'm talking about. Has anyone here ever gone to a doctor for purposes of having their test levels examined via bloodwork? I haven't really gone to the doc outside of an ulcer issue I had a little while back for a long time on the count of not really getting sick or having any issues that seemed to necessitate it. However, as I'm now on the wrong side of 30 I'm thinking it could be a good idea to have my levels checked out since I don't have the energy levels, sex drive, etc... that I had just a couple years ago and feel like this low testosterone thing could be related.

Really, I just don't know how to contact the doctor's office and schedule this type of thing without it coming off like me just trying to get my hands on some test (which I am, since the FDA wants to restrict what I can/cannot put into my own hot body!).

[bmontgomery87]

call your DR.


but I suggest doing lots of research on TRT before making the jump. you pretty much have to stay on it, and you need to consider if that's something you're okay with doing for the rest of your life.

[thunderstruck90]

OP, I just turned 32 and having similar issues. I purchased APE (test booster) from here and wanted to get my levels checked before starting it. Turns out I have low T, very low T. I spoke some time with my doctor about options. As the above post mentions you will have to take TRT for the rest of your life and it can have some negative effects.

On the other hand it can have some positive effects as well. In short I will be giving a few cycles of APE a shot before considering TRT. Don't be scared to bring it up with your doctor. My small family doctor is treating over 20 men with low T. Just tell them you want to schedule blood work to test your T due to the symptoms you mentioned above. The first step is talk to your doctor, get some blood work done and see where you stand.

[gabelh81]

call your DR.


but I suggest doing lots of research on TRT before making the jump. you pretty much have to stay on it, and you need to consider if that's something you're okay with doing for the rest of your life.

Thanks for the response, B. I will call my doctor, obviously, but how do I broach the subject? "Hey doc, I think I might have low test"? Again, I want to package this question very carefully so as not to set off his sensors. I have looked into it pretty extensively and realize it's probably a lifelong deal which I am OK with, but hell, I'd do heroin if it helped build muscle at an accelerated rate.

[bbmod1]

This is a discussion for your physician, not the forums.