low total test, high free test, no libido - MESO-Rx

pnico · #1 (**permalink**) 10-16-2009, 04:22 PM

Hi all,

I just joined this forum, im Phil.
I have been researching testerone like mad and an not coming up with much.

Heres my situation. Im 31 (10/22 bday) so soon to be 31 anyway.

Ive noticed in the past year my libido is GONE.

I just don't get horny much at all. Once in a while I will get horny.

Ive noticed a loss of morning erections for some time now.

I follow a health lifestyle for the most part, exercise daily and eat as well as I can.

After reading some posts on here, I realized that testerone is one of MANY things that can make or brake sex drive.

My current encodrinologist did a whole series of blood work, but I dont know if she tested for the sex drive hormones..

Any suggestions?

Thank you
phil

d1430 · #2 (**permalink**) 10-16-2009, 05:46 PM

What in particular are you asking? If your endo tested for the right stuff? I think some of the popular things to test for are free test, total test, LH and FSH

pnico · #3 (**permalink**) 10-16-2009, 05:51 PM

hi,yes because my free test levels were normal at 8am and that doesnt surprise me..they are going to drop off as the day goes on..they dont stay high..

my total test was terribly low and yes I think she didnt maybe test for the right things..

my main concern is my absent libido..

should I get a second opinion?

I also read about a Dr. Mariano's theory that its total test that matters more than free test??

newtpig · #4 (**permalink**) 10-17-2009, 12:01 AM

What 90% of regular docs call normal, is complete BS.

What are you total T numbers and range?

Id get a second opinion. If your total T is super low, your doc should be forwarding you to an endo.

DO NOT START on any kind of T therapy until you FIRST find the cause.
Lots of GP's will just start you on androgel or whatever without first figuring out if you are primary or secondary. Get the right tests and find the cause BEFORE you start any form of treatment.

pnico · #5 (**permalink**) 10-17-2009, 12:28 AM

the ones I am aware of the two tests that were done with my free levels were..
116 and 250/1200...or whatever the end number is.. he felt the number should have been around 500 atleast..if not higher

im just confused about total vs free??
regardless having low testerone being that its total test cant be good for sex drive..concentration..energy..etc

it makes no sense that my free is higher but my total is SUPER low..

what do I need to get tested?
I

**hardasnails1973** · #6 (**permalink**) 10-17-2009, 07:27 PM

If the free T is high then it could be containminated sample. Look at the shbg and total T this will give you a more accurate indication of what is going on.

pnico · #7 (**permalink**) 10-18-2009, 01:38 PM

thanks for the reply.
Why do you say my total test and shbg will give me a good indication of whats going on??

does total test have something to do with sex drive?

Thankyou!
Phil

barcafan · #8 (**permalink**) 10-18-2009, 03:21 PM

because if your total t is low and your shbg isnt incredibly low then i think it would be impossible for free test to be high

pnico · #9 (**permalink**) 10-18-2009, 04:22 PM

so my shbg would have to be low as well then., right?

so when I speak to my doctor or endo tues,what do i ask her that is inhibiting my sex drive?

Its a real concern for me..

pnico · #10 (**permalink**) 10-18-2009, 04:26 PM

is it worth trying androgel for a while or will this hurt me down the road?'
reason I ask is because my primary is willing to have me try it as long as he oversees it..

my endo seems to be focusing on my free test levels, but I dont want to drag this out too long..

what are the ramifications of using androgel if its my shbg that is screwed up..and would it ahve to be low to actually messing with my testerone levels?

thank you