Testosterone replacement

bornredd · 2016-04-28T13:57:53+00:00

I think you'd probably benefit from having someone analyze your diet and workout plans.

Either hit up a licensed nutritionist or a really reputable medically oriented personal trainer to go over all of this, as it is probably something you're missing.

supersede · 2016-04-28T18:23:50+00:00

you need to understand your labs more, you are not low testosterone.

400 total test is perfectly fine, this is bound testosterone. it is not the active form of testosterone, it is bound to proteins. normal range here is 348 - 1100 or so. you are in the lower range of normal for bound testosterone.

free testosterone matters much more, which is active testosterone and not bound to proteins. this is 'usable' testosterone. the normal range there is not 9-50, it's 8.7-25. so 10 isn't horrible at all. these are not 80 year old man levels, i don't know who told you that or what website you read it on, but it's wrong.

you need to track this stuff for about a year, get probably 3-4 reference points.

you seem awful convinced that all of your troubles are due specifically to low T. i'm not saying that's definitely not the case, but there is no such thing as proof by case of 1 (1 test). always get this stuff repeated, and make sure your testosterone tests are in the early AM when they are supposed to be tested.

your symptoms to me sound like they could also be explained easily by poor sleep quality and not eating enough.

locomotronn · 2016-04-28T10:43:52+00:00

Try to see a doc, I got diagnosed at 17 with 200ng and then did a couple more around 300ng. Be open to treatment. I did everything the doc told me..clomid, then hcg and it didnt work for me, but it doesnt mean it wont work for you.

Took me a little over a year to get everything dialed in but its a long process, check for prostate cancer, tumors, everything. Take it slow. Its a life changing decision, but its worth it if you do it the right way. At the very worst if clomid and hcg doesnt work for you at least you will be monitored by a doc regularly on your testosterone.

Good luck n pm me with any questions

homercimpson · 2016-04-28T18:24:14+00:00

One thing worth a shot(and you may have already tried this) is adding in more recovery days and not working out to complete fatigue. Muscle is gained during the recovery periods so it's best to have enough of it. Also (and you may already know this) look into phytoestrogens rich foods to prevent rebalancing estrogen levels that comes about with increases in testosterone via diet. Hope this bit of info helps you out bro!!

homelessWOOKIE9 · 2016-04-28T20:45:24+00:00

Go on Myfitnesspal and log your diet for 2 weeks. Log your workouts for 2 weeks. Post both of those up here and then we'll know if it's the testosterone that is the problem. Hint: It probably isn't

poopiepeter · 2016-04-28T12:46:18+00:00

Did you also have your blood checked for any nutritional deficits? A zinc deficiency can cause low testosterone. Try taking daily zinc supplements. It can't hurt unless you take massive doses and might well improve your testosterone levels.

Professor_Red · 2016-06-03T23:45:41+00:00

Testshock and Thor Training Program by chris walker(torrents can be found for both)

AnabolicMen blog

Read all these and apply what you learn for the next 12-18 months and then get retested.

If still low, then you can consider pinning.

Hopping on any sort of gear at 19 is an incredibility stupid idea, consider once you start, you're gonna be dependent on it to keep your levels up, and you never the learn goods habits and lifestyle choices that allow your body to function at its peak.

Edit: Forgot the links.

Few other tips:

Get blood work done and fix any nutrient deficiencies. "Test boosters" and supplements won't do anything if you don't know what your deficient in.

Start intermittent fasting. 16-8 fasting-feeding periods increase testosterone levels. Look into either LeanGains or EatStopEat for solid protocols.

Eat a balance diet, not low carbs or fat, nor high protein. Diet too low in carbs or fat will lower test. Diet too high in protein will lower test. Aim for a 35/35/30 protein/carb/fat macro ratio. Take it easy with the protein, 1g of protein to 1kg is about all that you need, especially if you are following the advice in the above books and blog.

Read this past comment of mine for quick primers on a couple other topics.

keepyourkeys · 2016-04-29T02:28:02+00:00

Never assume your workout and diet are perfect. They probably aren't.

Post a video of your squat form.

Title	Testosterone replacement
Author	StraightAEdge
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Date	April 28, 2016 10:29 AM UTC (10 years ago)
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