posted Wed, 05/21/2014 - 14:34
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Strange low result from Gel
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Been on TRT since last year, doc started me on 5g gel (50mg) per day. Been feeling great, generally.
Had my first 6-monthly blood test last week - I read somewhere not to apply the gel before the blood test, so the draw was taken 24hrs after last application and my result came back at 260! It was 300 before I started TRT.
Obviously this is the lowest point but I thought this should be higher, no? Am seeing the doc next week about my result and am wondering what I should do.
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Some people skin does not allow the testosterone carrier to penetrate, I'm one of those lucky few. It's actually a good thing for many reason
DCHI1injections are far superior to the gels. I've been on TRT for a few months now and the results have been amazing. I would inquire about injections. got my T from 220 to 800
That's a great result. Am going to the doc today, will see what he says
good luck broze
What is the test you took?
Did you get free test taken?
I remember an endo telling me gel won't help with serum test.
Go get free test taken, if you feel good a libido and energy is up but numbers are down on gel, it's bc free test is up and serum is normal
Which is "great" , gel is doing what it's ment to. Free test does the work, something like 90+% of serum test gets absorbed to shbg, it's the -10% that does the work
If libido and energy is up, don't get caught up a # game, EXAMPLE 500 ng to One person and you feel like a stud, when 500 to someone else and the are depressed in bed and can't work out
Bloods were for total test, not free. What you are saying makes sense as I have been feeling great even though TT figures are low. Thanks!
Hi bronze,
I'm 43, 200 lb 15% BF
I've just picked my bloodwork and same happened to me. I've been in testopatchs 2,4 mg/24h for three month.
My baseline was 200. After three month my T has come to 210... WTF? This afternoon I've an appointment with my doctor and will see what happend. Not very happy right now.
My theory is the patches had provided some test to my system but the HTP inhibitions made T even.
good look
How have you been feeling? Has the TRT helped you even though your numbers are low?
To be honest, the first 15 days with patches I felt way better than before. Then, I dont know why, I started to feel worse eventually.
Funny thing, the doc yesterday gave me a prescription for 100 mg test cyp each two weeks ... I tried to explain him about half-life, dose- response and all that jazz but He ignored me.
Obviously, I'm self-prescribe 100 mg per week as I'm sure he's wrong.
I'll keep you uptaded...
peace
Good luck!
RustyhookerCardio down the bf% for eadier trt health. Switch to cyp injections.
Yeah hoping to get my BF down over the summer, my belly is too big!
The androgel fact sheet says this:
When AndroGel treatment is discontinued after achieving steady state, serum testosterone levels remain in the normal range for 24 to 48 hours but return to their pretreatment levels by the fifth day after the last application.
So, even though I didn't apply the gel on the day of the draw, according to the info I should still be in the normal range...
You meant 50mg not 5G?
You're not taking it every day either,are you.
Also you read wrong,take as directed,blood test or not.
Also what Richard said.
Ah yes, the gel is a 5g sachet, which contains 50mg testosterone. Been taking it every day prior to the test, except on the day of the test.
Stats ? AGE ??
Well, my stats are:
Age: 42
Height: 5'8
Weight: 210
BF: 20%