question from a user
44 year old male, 6’2” 218lbs 16% body fat, very active in terms of weightlifting and working out in general. Took a finger prick test from Everlywell out of curiosity last month and total T came in at 387 which they claim is “normal”. Just feeling sluggish and seem to be always tired. Would the recommendation be to get another test with you guys? What other options in terms of treatments do you offer? Thanks!
AlphaMD's Answer
If those feelings have been ongoing for 6 to a few years but weren't there before and you have no other health issues, it sounds like it could be low T.
It's a fact that all Testosterone goes down over time with age, so if you are 387 now you were higher 20 years ago. By how much would just be a guess, but the idea is for a lot of men low T is when, not if.
We'd want to listen to the symptoms & would be fine using your current test results as a starting benchmark, but we've helped plenty of men in the 300s. 300s can still be considered primary or secondary hypogonadism, as it is still low, just not "insurance will pay for it" low.
Even if not with us, I would suggest pursuing TRT based on those results and how you feel.About treatment options: Injections, topical creams, oral medication, hair health, weight loss medication like Semaglutide, easy access to ED medications.
Related Questions
Have been zeroing on some health issues and I recently got a Testosterone test of 301 ng/dl. As a very healthy male ( train 6x a week, track every cal...
You would be considered a patient for TRT based on your symptoms. We would want to talk with you to dive a bit deeper into them, but at a glance, yes.Men who are very driven can maintain high fitness ... See Full Answer
I'm 37. I went to a clinic with my complaints and a hormonal test was done: Fsh 2.69mIU/mL Lh 7.28mIU/mL Prolactin 3.95ng/mL Testosterone 18.0nmol...
Your doctors didn’t lie in saying your labs don’t show anything abnormal. But they won’t always because what is “normal” is based on population averages, not what is normal for you. There is a new di... See Full Answer
For context, I'm a 35 year old male. I have had two blood test. The first of which stated: Finger prick blood test Total testosterone - 17.100 Free ...
Our opinion would be to rethink the goal & metrics a bit. For TRT & why you've been denied care, many institutions like insurance companies or very old school providers who are uncomfortable with thei... See Full Answer
Ready to get answers?
Ask your own question today.
Get $30 off your first month’s order
Enter your email address now to receive $30 off your first month’s cost, other discounts, and additional information about TRT.
Legal Disclaimer
This website is a repository of publicly available information and is not intended to form a physician-patient relationship with any individual. The content of this website is for informational purposes only. The information presented on this website is not intended to take the place of your personal physician's advice and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Discuss this information with your own physician or healthcare provider to determine what is right for you. All information is intended for your general knowledge only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for specific medical conditions. The information contained herein is presented in summary form only and intended to provide broad consumer understanding and knowledge. The information should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of a visit, phone or telemedicine call, consultation or advice of your physician or other healthcare provider. Only a qualified physician in your state can determine if you qualify for and should undertake treatment.