Testosterone - where is it going?

[danny1553]

About a year ago I checked my T-level and found that I am less than half from the bare minimum. Initially I was given 200mg per month. That changed nothing. Then it was increased to 200mg bi-weekly. Still the T-Level was about 20% below bare minimum.
Now I am on 300mg bi-weekly and still below minimum.
Where is that going? Why is it disappearing? What's wrong?
From what I read (and my doc agrees), the good level in my age would be 2/3 from the max. But at this level of "wasting" I'll probably end up with 400mg weekly. Is this normal?
Unlikely. As far as know this is the dosage used by body-builders, but I am not any BB though I do have my abs

Anybody experiencing similar problem?

[asmith]

A weekly injection of 200 mg of Testosterone-Cypionate is the usual and customary dosage for men over age 35 with T-levels below 250, or so says my urologist who has prescribed this for me for several years. I feel so much better with the T-Cypionate supplement (self-administered at home): more energy, increased libido, subcutaneous fat loss without dieting, better concentration, lean muscle mass.

[danny1553]

Oh yes, no question - T rocks.
Without T suicidal thoughts were quite common for me. Now it is rather rare.
However my family doc who prescribes me that wants to go very slow paces as he said that high T is one of the main causes of the prostate cancer. I am just wondering how high it can go.
BTW I am turning 40 in few weeks so perhaps 200mg per week will do the job. Other thing that is rather annoying is that my doc insists on bi-weekly schedule rather than lower dosage but weekly. I am wondering it would make harm if I switch to weekly injection? I don't want to cause any harm but also do not really enjoy peak-valley feelings...

[dtwarren1942]

I am 70 and my T level was at 290 which my endocrinologist thought was acceptable for my age. However, since I was suffering from fairly severe ED as a result of diabetes, I decided to see a urologist. The Uro prescribed 1% T gel (Testim) which after three months of daily application increased my T level to 780. Six months later, my Endo tested my PSA and noticed it had increased from 1.2 to 1.6. Normally, he would not be concerned with a PSA of 1.6; however, because it was rising, he suggested I try to reduce and possibly eliminate it all together since it was having very little effect on my ED although it was having a positive effect on my libido.

I have since reduced my applications by 75%. Do not want to get my prostate angry.

[antelope]

Factoid #1: Cholesterol is a raw material for the making of Testosterone.

Factoid #2: Prostate cancer cells feed on Testosterone.


G
BR

[danny1553]

On the other end, low testosterone can cause disbalance with estrogen in which case it leads to the prostate cancer as well.
Not even speaking about mood, life energy and other osteoporosis issues.

[antelope]

Absolutely! I'm not suggesting that low T is a good thing. Low T can lead to all kinds of maladies. But the relationship between Testosterone and PCa is one reason many docs are hesitant to prescribe T meds, esp if there is any history of prostate issues, including BPH or marginal PSA readings. In some cases of declining T-levels, exercise, fitness programs, healthier eating (low fat diet), weight loss, etc. can result in increased T levels naturally. Eat less; move more. It makes you feel good all over.

Greg
BR

[danny1553]

Yes, I agree - healthy living is the key.
Though in my case I have an ideal weight, quite sporty, very good diet, a lot of plain water... and still T-level is perfect... for 80 years old while being below 40

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[danny1553]

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HI okie dokie1
Unfortunately testosterone doesn't affect the erection directly, just the libido.