Just got my test results back, can someone help 'translate' them?

Num3n

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This is my first post, i was referred to this forum by another member on another forum as he said you guys were the best in regards to hormones and such.

anyways for the past few years iv definitely suffered from constant fatigue even if i sleep a good 8-10 hours. Recently my 'symptoms' have gotten worse though as my libido is incredibly low to the point where i make excuses to my girlfriend to not have sex (ie too tired, need to do schoolwork etc...). This is affecting my concentration, my mood, and my personality.. (and i hate to use this word but i get depressed pretty easily and have to constantly use 'self-talk' to make myself feel better) Im 19 by the way.

*additional info- i have played soccer since i was a wee lad, and i started to weight lift a year or so ago, but really got into it heavily like 6 months ago. Im 19 as i said before, was 165 but cut to 150 and now im moving back up (clean bulk), 5'9, and male obviously. As for supps, i havent ever taken anything to do with hormones, just protein and a pre workout stim (dynamatize xpand energized)

anyways so i got my tests back (im from canada if that makes any difference in terms of measurements). So i assume these are pretty low in reference to the picture below.

thanks

TSH- 2.21
Free Testosterone 13.2
Free Prolactin 9.7
CBC - WBC 6.5
Hemoglobin 140
ESR 6

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So my doctor said i was at normal levels, however he really had no idea what he was talking about because i asked what normal levels were, ie the ranges. he just said that mine were normal and dont worry (of course im going to worry, as its my body lol)

anyways i know this was a giant post but i really would like some opinions on what i should go about doing. What your experiences are with low test and hormone replacement at such a young age (19) and any suggestions you have in general.

(also i have an appointment with an endocrinologist at the end of November but im afraid he will say exactly the same thing as my doctor and just sweep my problem under the rug so to speak)

thanks for all the help guys



*edit- also.. i must be blind but i cant find the excel file attached to this post that lists average free test levels https://thinksteroids.com/community/threads/134235724
 
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Your TSH suggests you could have a low thyroid.

It'd be good to get the figure of total testosterone as well as E2 and SHBG.

A more comprehensive thyroid panel is needed too.
 
For the T levels by age group, look at post #28 in that thread that you posted. The original link disappeared and then I reposted the link.
 
alright thanks guys i really appreciate it.


so when i go to see the doctor (new one) i tell him/her what? and what is an HRT doctor.


For the T levels by age group, look at post #28 in that thread that you posted. The original link disappeared and then I reposted the link.

from that file i believe this particular bit of it applies to my situation?

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does that mean my testosterone levels are fine or?
 
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I am confused on the units. The Labcorp chart says that the free T readings are in pg/ml. If that is true then those numbers are very low. The average per age table is in ng/dl. The average per age chart gives a value of 12.3 ng/dl for the youngest group. That value is equal to 123 pg/ml, which is much higher than the Labcorp range. If your level is 13.2 pg/ml then it is only 1.32 ng/dl.

There are only 2 ways to explain this, but it is only a guess. There are 3 ways to analyze blood for free T. These are the analog, equilibrium dialysis and the calculated methods. The analog method gives lower values than the other 2 methods. The ratio of the methods varies, depending on the analysis equipment and the lab. I am guessing that there is either an error in the Labcorp chart or that they used the analog method. The level by age chart is not likely based on the analog method, as it is in line with lab normals when using the equilibrium dialysis method or the calculated from total T, SHBG and albumin method.
 
so.... I suppose I have to make sure that next time i get the testing methods and unit they use to measure everything in.
 
so.... I suppose I have to make sure that next time i get the testing methods and unit they use to measure everything in.

You need to get the units of measure and the lab ranges at a minimum. It is also useful to know the test methodology and the lab where the blood was sent to be analyzed. Unfortunately, I don't know anything about thyroid problems, so I can't comment on any values but the free T level. I wonder why the doc didn't test total T either.

Was the testing done at Labcorp or did you just find that Labcorp range chart?
 
You need to get the units of measure and the lab ranges at a minimum. It is also useful to know the test methodology and the lab where the blood was sent to be analyzed. Unfortunately, I don't know anything about thyroid problems, so I can't comment on any values but the free T level. I wonder why the doc didn't test total T either.

Was the testing done at Labcorp or did you just find that Labcorp range chart?

No i just found the labcorp chart via google. Im going to make an appointment for this coming week.

I need to know exactly what to ask for at the doctors appointment so can someone please let me know exactly what to say (will write it down and take it with me).

thanks again
 
No i just found the labcorp chart via google. Im going to make an appointment for this coming week.

I need to know exactly what to ask for at the doctors appointment so can someone please let me know exactly what to say (will write it down and take it with me).

thanks again

Here is a link for a set of labs done at lab corp you can get without a dr script. It is fairly comprehensive and a good price..

Preventive Labs - (AA) Advanced Male Anti-Aging Panel
 
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