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[Marcus]

OK well I decided it was time for me to get some more bloodwork done.

Results as follows, interested to hear feedback:

29/5/09:

FSH 10.1

LH 6.5

Oestradiol 83

Prolactin 276

Test 10.8

And to compare:

30/1/08:

FSH 8.6

LH 4.8

Oestradiol 83

Test 10.2

I know my test is low however is on the improve which has suprised me. I have dropped a fair bit of body fat over the last two years which I think may have had some bearing on these results?

[TGD]

Your test is low right?

Isnt the reference range like 10 - 28 or something?

[Marcus]

I know my test is low however is on the improve which has suprised me. I have dropped a fair bit of body fat over the last two years which I think may have had some bearing on these results?

Yes my test is low as above.

[Jasthace]

FSH normal range is 2-12

LH norm is 2-9

So your levels of LH & FSH are not bad.

@ 10.2 Your test is bangon the low end of the range, 10-28

HCG to get the testis at full capacity?

[startinfromscratch]

Marcus,

have a look at my results in the 'choice of bloods for control testing thread', im not sure how old you are but im (just) 26. My test was 10, Lh was 9.2 and my free test was lower than the low end of its range. And even with these results, he said i had no problems. He talked alot about receptors, how for some people a test level of 10 is enough to be firing all their receptors, and pointed to the fact ive gained mass on my current levels.

Whether this is crap or not, i took novadex-xt and zma for a month, am ringing the doc later today to see what the reswults are - but regardless, he refuses to refer me to an endo, even though 2 hormones fell outside of normal range.

just thought id give you some comparison.

[Marcus]

FSH normal range is 2-12

LH norm is 2-9

So your levels of LH & FSH are not bad.

@ 10.2 Your test is bangon the low end of the range, 10-28

HCG to get the testis at full capacity?

10.2 was in '07, I'm 10.8 now.

Are you saying I should use HCG to get my testosterone up? Sorry I'm confused by that statement.

[TGD]

I know my test is low however is on the improve which has suprised me. I have dropped a fair bit of body fat over the last two years which I think may have had some bearing on these results?

Yes my test is low as above.

AH, sorry Marcus - bad skim reading there!

I assume you have gone in and run these tests yourself? Like startinfromscratch said, its a hell of a time trying to convince Docs to refer you to an Endo - if you are pretty much within range they dont care too much at all.

[startinfromscratch]

i forgot to add, most agree test levels do fluctuate daily, so time of day, amount of sleep, alcohol, training, diet issues, there are so many factors! any chance you could elaborate any on your life conditions etc?

[BodySculpt]

I got a quote for Private consultation with Endo at Mercy Hospital the other day, I think it was about $360 :-s! still money well spent i guess. they wouldnt talk on the phone or elaborate as to whether a follow up was necessary tho, cos double that plus tests etc is gettin pricey!

[Marcus]

I know my test is low however is on the improve which has suprised me. I have dropped a fair bit of body fat over the last two years which I think may have had some bearing on these results?

Yes my test is low as above.

AH, sorry Marcus - bad skim reading there!

I assume you have gone in and run these tests yourself? Like startinfromscratch said, its a hell of a time trying to convince Docs to refer you to an Endo - if you are pretty much within range they dont care too much at all.

My GP organises these tests for me. I ask Pathlab to send me a copy of the results. I haven't asked to be referred to an Endo....yet.

[Marcus]

i forgot to add, most agree test levels do fluctuate daily, so time of day, amount of sleep, alcohol, training, diet issues, there are so many factors! any chance you could elaborate any on your life conditions etc?

Life conditions are fairly high stress job, I do get into the gym five times a week though & cardio about three sessions a week. Very consistent diet. That what you were meaning? Oh, and I'm 31.

[BodySculpt]

"Life conditions are fairly high stress job"

Have you had ur cortisol measured yet??

[Mrbig]

do you eat alot of good fats in your diet I noticed when I upd my fats my hormones went crazy

[Marcus]

"Life conditions are fairly high stress job"

Have you had ur cortisol measured yet??

No I haven't, good suggestion though I'll ask for that next time.

do you eat alot of good fats in your diet I noticed when I upd my fats my hormones went crazy

Main source of fats at the moment is from flax seed oil, cashew nuts, and red meat. And the odd pizza. :pfft:

[Mrbig]

eat your yolks in ur eggs and add 3Tablespoons of your oils into your shakes either flaxseed,coconut oil,etc

[mr natural]

sounds like your testicals need trading in :pfft: those levels of Lh an fsh should have em the size of kiwi fruit and kickin out good levels of test.

[Mrbig]

sounds like your testicals need trading in :pfft: those levels of Lh an fsh should have em the size of kiwi fruit and kickin out good levels of test.

you seem to know alot about balls :pfft: