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Is 496 too low at 20? Am i in a disadvantage?
AlphaMD's Answer
When looking at a textbook definition of Testosterone levels, you would not be considered low. However, you would still be within an acceptable range for treatment as a primary or secondary hypogonadal patient for low Testosterone if you had appropriate low Testosterone symptoms. A bit higher & you would likely be classified as a relative hypogonadal patient if you had symptoms & the treatment would probably involve HCG monotherapy or Enclomiphene if you didn't want to use a high dose of injectable Testosterone.
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