What effects does test have on the body?

[ENDRO]

For 12-15 years I was sick and had to go to the doc like 6-8 times a year and had several different medications I was on I also slept when I could 12 hours a day with naps. A friend told me about HRT approx 2 1/2 years ago so I got the blood work done and my total t-level was 305 so my doc agreed to let my try HRT. In the past 2 years I have been to the doc once I only sleep 7 hours now and I was able to throw my medications in the garbage. nothing has changed in my life same job, wife and house and been lifting 15 years.
I am curious if test has any relationship to the immune system and digestive system or is it just a fluke that my illness went away after I started HRT.

 

[DrMCM]

For 12-15 years I was sick and had to go to the doc like 6-8 times a year and had several different medications I was on I also slept when I could 12 hours a day with naps. A friend told me about HRT approx 2 1/2 years ago so I got the blood work done and my total t-level was 305 so my doc agreed to let my try HRT. In the past 2 years I have been to the doc once I only sleep 7 hours now and I was able to throw my medications in the garbage. nothing has changed in my life same job, wife and house and been lifting 15 years.
I am curious if test has any relationship to the immune system and digestive system or is it just a fluke that my illness went away after I started HRT.

Endro,

From what I have read, low test levels are somtimes linked to mild depession. One study I saw found that men with mild depression had lower test levels than men with severe depression. (Which came first, the chicken or the egg?) MAybe you have been mildly depressed. If so, the depression could certainly affect your sleep, and general well being. Hang for Swale's more informed reply.

 

[ENDRO]

Endro,

From what I have read, low test levels are somtimes linked to mild depession. One study I saw found that men with mild depression had lower test levels than men with severe depression. (Which came first, the chicken or the egg?) MAybe you have been mildly depressed. If so, the depression could certainly affect your sleep, and general well being. Hang for Swale's more informed reply.

That is certainly A interesting thought.
I suppose it is possiable I never really thought of myself as being depressed
although life can sure get you down at times.

 

[ENDRO]

That is certainly A interesting thought.
I suppose it is possiable I never really thought of myself as being depressed
although life can sure get you down at times.

I guess i will answer my own question!!!

When the testes fail to produce normal levels of testosterone, testosterone deficiency results. Hypergonadotropic hypogonadism is caused by primary testicular failure. Testosterone levels are low and pituitary gonadotropins are elevated. In secondary, or hypogonadotropic hypogonadism, there is inadequate secretion of pituitary gonadotropins. In addition to a low testosterone level, LH and FSH levels are low or low-normal.1, 2 While pre-pubertal hypogonadism is generally characterized by infantile genitalia and lack of virilization, the development of hypogonadism after puberty frequently results in complaints such as diminished libido, erectile dysfunction, infertility, gynecomastia, impaired masculinization, changes in body composition, reductions in body and facial hair, and osteoporosis.1 In addition to these complaints, mood inventory scores indicate that hypogonadal men report levels of anger, confusion, depression, and fatigue that are significantly higher than those reported by men with normal testosterone levels.3

 

[DrMCM]

I guess i will answer my own question!!!

When the testes fail to produce normal levels of testosterone, testosterone deficiency results. Hypergonadotropic hypogonadism is caused by primary testicular failure. Testosterone levels are low and pituitary gonadotropins are elevated. In secondary, or hypogonadotropic hypogonadism, there is inadequate secretion of pituitary gonadotropins. In addition to a low testosterone level, LH and FSH levels are low or low-normal.1, 2 While pre-pubertal hypogonadism is generally characterized by infantile genitalia and lack of virilization, the development of hypogonadism after puberty frequently results in complaints such as diminished libido, erectile dysfunction, infertility, gynecomastia, impaired masculinization, changes in body composition, reductions in body and facial hair, and osteoporosis.1 In addition to these complaints, mood inventory scores indicate that hypogonadal men report levels of anger, confusion, depression, and fatigue that are significantly higher than those reported by men with normal testosterone levels.3

Endro,

I guess that sums it up. I've got a couple of the physical symptoms and all of the mental ones. I'm looking forward to some relief. Where did you get that info?

 

[ENDRO]

Endro,

I guess that sums it up. I've got a couple of the physical symptoms and all of the mental ones. I'm looking forward to some relief. Where did you get that info?

http://www.duj.com/Article/Hellstrom2/Hellstrom2.html
The article is in the Digital Urology Journal
Written by Wayne J.G Hellstrom M.D
testosterone replacement therapy

 

[SWALE]

IMPO, you cannot treat erpression in men with an underlying hypogonadism without treating the hypogonadism.

Testosterone's positive effects on the immune system are now coming to be appreciated.