Help with blood results

[SydneyAustralia]

Hi everyone.

I've been a long time lurker, but this is my first post.

I am 44 and went on my first ever cycle of test e (250mg/wk for 10 weeks). I know it's low dose, but I felt great on, made great gains and am very happy with the transformations made to my body.

I started PCT 2 weeks after my last shot which consisted of clomid 25mg a day and Torem 120/90/60/60. Clomid made me feel depressed so I dropped it after 1 week.

1 week into PCT I got bloods done because I was feeling like absolute crap. The major issue is I can't reach or find it incredibly difficult to reach orgasm. My wife is cool about it, but it stresses me a bit. Libido is down a bit.

I've just finished my second week of PCT.

Blood results are below and was hoping if someone could have a look and let me know if these look ok for 1 week into PCT. also should the delayed orgasm fix itself after pct? I think it may be due to low free testosterone??

Thanks in advance for your help guys.
Total testosterone: 15.9 nmol/L (9.5-28)
SHBG 33 nmol/L (15-50)
Albumin: 47 g/L (39-50)
Free testosterone: 314 pmol/L (170-670)
TSH: 1.63 (0.40-3.50)
LH: 1.2 IU/L (0.6-12)
Estrodiol: <50 (<190)

 

[bigorse]

Your estrogen is quite low, what's your Ai protocol?

 

[SydneyAustralia]

Thanks for the reply. I haven't used an AI at all. Even during the 10 weeks. Could it be possible that the Torem could cause that?

I've just read up on low estrogen sides and finding it hard to orgasm is one of them. Another is sore joints, and my knuckles on my right hand hurt quite a bit. Maybe the low estrogen is the problem??

 

[bigorse]

Your hormones seem to be recovering quite well and faster than usual. 16nmol of test is probably about normal for you age, I would half your torem dose for the remainder of pct and see how you go. A little ciallis or viagra wont go a strat either.

At 44 have you considered trt? Im an aussie too, perth guy

 

[SydneyAustralia]

Thanks again mate.
I would jump on TRT straight away if I could access hCG.

 

[SydneyAustralia]

Your hormones seem to be recovering quite well and faster than usual. 16nmol of test is probably about normal for you age, I would half your torem dose for the remainder of pct and see how you go. A little ciallis or viagra wont go a strat either.

At 44 have you considered trt? Im an aussie too, perth guy

So you think low estrogen is probably the cause?

 

[bigorse]

I do, hcg is only necessary if you still want kids, if not who cares if the old fellas are still making swimmers

 

[SydneyAustralia]

Do you think DHEA and d aspartic acid will raise my estrogen, or do I have to wait it out until it comes up naturally?

Also, my LH and FSH look low.

I've heard hCG will keep your balls full and large. I had some atrophy while on cycle and didn't like it. They have Coke back to a good size in only a couple of weeks.

 

[bigorse]

Does ball size really matter? Nuts dont turn women on!

 

[Steeldude99]

Check your prolactin levels. High prolactin can lead to inability to orgasm.

 

[SydneyAustralia]

Does ball size really matter? Nuts dont turn women on!

Psychological I guess. My wife said she doesn't care about it. She said she doesn't care if it made me grow a third arm, as long as it makes me feel good and I am happy.....I've got a good wife.

I am going to give myself another month and see how I feel. I will make a decision then regarding TRT.

 

[SydneyAustralia]

Check your prolactin levels. High prolactin can lead to inability to orgasm.

Thanks for your reply mate. I do have caber on hand, but the times I have used it, it has made me tired and a bit nauseous.

Do you think prolactin could be high if estrogen is low?

 

[Steeldude99]

Do you think prolactin could be high if estrogen is low?

Possibly, you could run bloods to double check. If caber was working for you could be a sign prolactin was a bit high.

Bigorse is right about the low estrogen. Looks too low.

Also your FSH and LH look low, indicative of some HPTA supression going on. Which is to be expected after taking exogeneous testosterone for 10 weeks.

 

[SydneyAustralia]

Possibly, you could run bloods to double check. If caber was working for you could be a sign prolactin was a bit high.

Bigorse is right about the low estrogen. Looks too low.

Also your FSH and LH look low, indicative of some HPTA supression going on. Which is to be expected after taking exogeneous testosterone for 10 weeks.

How long before LH and FSH get back to mid range?

 

[Saiyan7]

How long before LH and FSH get back to mid range?

Everyone is different bro. Best bet is to recheck about 4-6 weeks after pct honestly

 

[SydneyAustralia]

Everyone is different bro. Best bet is to recheck about 4-6 weeks after pct honestly

Thanks mate.