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Originally Posted by marianco Free testosterone, however, is not that great an indicator of testosterone's function. One can have normal or high free testosterone and still have multiple problems associated with low testosterone levels and other hormone imbalances.
Total testosterone is better to gauge testosterone's level. If it is too low or too high, problems can occur. If it is at a good level, then other hormone or neurotransmitter imbalances may be present to cause the problems. |
If one was to measure Total testosterone only, then how would one know if a person's T is too high or too low. Some people will have higher Free T with a lower Total T, or vice versa. In the case of having a higher Free T with a lower Total T, increasing Total T beyond that point may increase Free T too much, and/or increase E2 too much. It seems that Free T is the gauge which indicates whether more or less supplementation is required. What are your thoughts on this?