Low Test - what to do?

[d baller]

I've had a strong hunch for the past few years that my testosterone levels were low. I finally asked my doctor to run a testosterone test at my yearly checkup. Just got the results. I was right, my testosterone is very low - 268 ng/dL. Unfortunately, they didn't test for free testosterone, estrogen, prolactin, SHBG, etc., etc. Just Serum testosterone. Lab work was conducted by LabCorp, which states that normal range is 280 - 800 ng/dL.

I'm 37 yo, 6'0", 188 lbs, 12% BF. All other blood work was perfect.

I've only done one steroid cycle in my life. When I was 25 yo I did 10 weeks of eq 300 mg and primo depot 300 mg e/w. At the time I didn't know shit about juice and didn't take hcg during and did no PCT. Was told that this wouldn't fuck with my natural testosterone level. Needless to say, I didn't benefit much from the cyle. I blew up the first 5 weeks, then gains started to plateau and even diminish - probably because my natural test shut down.

I also took Propecia from age 25 - 30. My libido was non existent for most of my late 20's. Then one day I ran out of Propecia and my sex drive came back after being off for about 2 weeks. I took ZMA and it really came back. I felt like a new man. I've dabbled with otc testosterone boosters over the last few years, but nothing has brought me back. I used to be a horny motherf*cker.

Been on the forums for the last few weeks trying to educate myself. Read about Unleashed and decided to try it. I'm 2 weeks into a cycle of Unleashed. Not feeling much change.

My question is - Is it too late to revive my testes and get my test back into normal range?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Bawstin]

I wouldn't say that your test levels are VERY low, you're close to the normal range. I seriously doubt that your natural test levels have anything to do with the cycle you ran 10 years ago though. My guess is that you just have a lower than average test level naturally. I'm on the lower side of normal myself and it just is what it is, no big deal. Did you ask your Doc about HRT? Most Docs will give it to you if you're 40 (I know you're not, but you're close) and have a low sex drive. You're much better off getting a prescription than dabbling with OTC test booster crap.

 

[RADAR]

well i have neve quite had a question like this before, If ZMA worked before then i would run it along with these sustain,unleashed,bulgarian tribulus,DHEA,a muli vitamin/mineral ,several factors come into play here,stress maybe you're trying to hard,hi BP and medicine (this includes steroids-the length ran and dosage amount.)(these compounds are noritorious for this,NNP, Deca,Tren,mildly suppressive, Anavar)


In the meantime there are alternatives Herbal remedies,or the good old tried Viagria or cialis.

I hope this has been of some help.
RADAR

 

[lookinfit75]

I don't think he's talking about not being able to get it up though. He's talking about not wanting to have sex which could be psychological or hormonal.

 

[RADAR]

I don't think he's talking about not being able to get it up though. He's talking about not wanting to have sex which could be psychological or hormonal.

I read and realized that.alot of things come into play here, the compounds i suggested may help,then they may only play a small part,but i have read that a cocktail of vitamins and ZMA along with others might help. sure wouldn't hurt.


Peace
RADAR

 

[d baller]

I wouldn't say that your test levels are VERY low, you're close to the normal range. I seriously doubt that your natural test levels have anything to do with the cycle you ran 10 years ago though. My guess is that you just have a lower than average test level naturally. I'm on the lower side of normal myself and it just is what it is, no big deal. Did you ask your Doc about HRT? Most Docs will give it to you if you're 40 (I know you're not, but you're close) and have a low sex drive. You're much better off getting a prescription than dabbling with OTC test booster crap.

Thanks for the words of encouragement. My general practicioner wasn't very concerned. He basically said the same thing you said. I'm not tired or depressed, but I'm having a hard time putting on muscle and keeping it once it's on, but I guess I've always been that way. My biggest concern is my low libido.

I made an appointment to see a urologist in 2 weeks. Let's see what he says.

 

[d baller]

I read and realized that.alot of things come into play here, the compounds i suggested may help,then they may only play a small part,but i have read that a cocktail of vitamins and ZMA along with others might help. sure wouldn't hurt.


Peace
RADAR

Thanks for your reply. Yeah, no problem getting it up, just don't have the desire too often. I will try the ZMA again with Unleashed and maybe add Sustain.

I have an appointment with a urologist in 2 weeks. Let you know what he says.

 

[RADAR]

Good luck and please keep us updated.

RADAR

 

[d baller]

Good luck and please keep us updated.

RADAR

Given my situation, do you think that a Test only cycle with HCG throughout and a good PCT could raise my natural test level permanently post cycle, or is it more likely that it would lower my natural test level further once I stabilize a couple months post cycle?

 

[lookinfit75]

Just from what I've read all that can be made is an educated guess mind you but I'd say (by your own addmition) that you've always been on the low side so just wait till you talk to your urologist before you go messing with juice. All a test cycle will do is supress your already supressed state and that will not fix anything, right? The HCG is cool I guess although I am not going to tell you out right to run a PCT cycle and that's it. Who knows, it might help...
I'd suggest you wait for your doc.