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Testosterone in Men over 30
Posted on 1/17/22 at 11:57 am
Posted on 1/17/22 at 11:57 am
I’m 37
I’ve recently been looking into testosterone levels. I’ve watched a few videos with doctors talking about how sperm counts and testosterone have dropped significantly in men since the 1950’s. Sperm counts are down 50%. I can’t remember the testosterone drop percentage.
My female PCP says they looked normal. Is that normal by 2020 standards? She was worried about my weight at 183 at 6 feet. That’s normal. The acceptance of normal now is 10-15 pounds overweight it seems (as Americans get fatter and fatter). So I’m wondering if the same effect is going on.
Low Testosterone
Red flag symptoms:
Low sex drive
Difficulty with erection
Low sperm count
Unexplained loss of hair
Hot flashes
Low bone density
Additional signs:
Testicular atrophy (changes in testes)
Diminished lean muscle mass
Increased body fat
Elevated hemoglobin A1c
Osteopenia or low trauma bone fracture
Problems sleeping (insomnia)
Fatigue
Difficulty concentrating (brain fog)
Lack of motivation, depression
Here is my blood test results and would like some doctors to weigh in (as well as others who have done tests). It seems low in some areas, especially researching charts on the internet on what levels it should be.
What do you think? What’s the best, safest way to boost your testosterone levels? I see there are doctors on the internet who administer through telehealth, but there are side effects to therapies as well.
I think this is something that is affecting all men.
I’ve recently been looking into testosterone levels. I’ve watched a few videos with doctors talking about how sperm counts and testosterone have dropped significantly in men since the 1950’s. Sperm counts are down 50%. I can’t remember the testosterone drop percentage.
My female PCP says they looked normal. Is that normal by 2020 standards? She was worried about my weight at 183 at 6 feet. That’s normal. The acceptance of normal now is 10-15 pounds overweight it seems (as Americans get fatter and fatter). So I’m wondering if the same effect is going on.
Low Testosterone
Red flag symptoms:
Low sex drive
Difficulty with erection
Low sperm count
Unexplained loss of hair
Hot flashes
Low bone density
Additional signs:
Testicular atrophy (changes in testes)
Diminished lean muscle mass
Increased body fat
Elevated hemoglobin A1c
Osteopenia or low trauma bone fracture
Problems sleeping (insomnia)
Fatigue
Difficulty concentrating (brain fog)
Lack of motivation, depression
Here is my blood test results and would like some doctors to weigh in (as well as others who have done tests). It seems low in some areas, especially researching charts on the internet on what levels it should be.
What do you think? What’s the best, safest way to boost your testosterone levels? I see there are doctors on the internet who administer through telehealth, but there are side effects to therapies as well.
I think this is something that is affecting all men.
This post was edited on 1/17/22 at 12:10 pm
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Posted on 1/17/22 at 11:59 am to xxTIMMYxx
The shots and/or seed will cause prostate cancer. Don’t do it.
Posted on 1/17/22 at 12:01 pm to Hoyt
I read that. I should have put this on the health board. Didn’t realize it existed, but should get more feedback here. I think this is a phenomenon. Perhaps it’s our food
Posted on 1/17/22 at 12:01 pm to xxTIMMYxx
Posted on 1/17/22 at 12:02 pm to xxTIMMYxx
quote:
What’s the best, safest way to boost your testosterone levels?
Exercise
Posted on 1/17/22 at 12:02 pm to xxTIMMYxx
quote:
Low Testosterone
Checks out.
Posted on 1/17/22 at 12:03 pm to xxTIMMYxx
Posted on 1/17/22 at 12:04 pm to cbi8
I’ve been in and out of the gym since 7th grade. Don’t really feel like posting a picture, but yea…exercise does help
Posted on 1/17/22 at 12:12 pm to xxTIMMYxx
F them shots. Turned me into a limp. Never been the same :(
Posted on 1/17/22 at 12:14 pm to xxTIMMYxx
first off at 37, 476 is well within range for your age and in no way low. Your free test is a tad low but not bad.
1) this is a snap shot in time. if you are really concerned with it, you need to get atleast 2 more test and develop some trend lines.
2) you dont want to go on test unless you have to. It sounds cool and all but after a couple years...the shots suck dick. and its a lifetime decision. you either need trt or you dont, its not a steroid cycle where you come off and one. I have been on for close to 7 years now and i can promise the shots suck major donkey dick now.
3) if you looking to increase your test do the folloing
-starting eating a diet that is high in protein and contains suffecient red meat and fat.
- eat a diet that allows you to lose some body fat
- start lifting weights
-cut alcohol
-get 8 hours of sleep every night
-get 10k steps in daily.
if you are not doing those things....then stop looking for an easy way out.
FTR: soy does not cause increased estrogen nor decreased test. new studies prove that....its still disgusting though.
you have no clue wtf you are talking about. zero. if you are just replacing your test it is no different that normal test. sure if you take doses that put you well out of range their is a whole host of potential side effects but even those with just bio identical test is very limited.
quite spreadign shite you have no clue on.
1) this is a snap shot in time. if you are really concerned with it, you need to get atleast 2 more test and develop some trend lines.
2) you dont want to go on test unless you have to. It sounds cool and all but after a couple years...the shots suck dick. and its a lifetime decision. you either need trt or you dont, its not a steroid cycle where you come off and one. I have been on for close to 7 years now and i can promise the shots suck major donkey dick now.
3) if you looking to increase your test do the folloing
-starting eating a diet that is high in protein and contains suffecient red meat and fat.
- eat a diet that allows you to lose some body fat
- start lifting weights
-cut alcohol
-get 8 hours of sleep every night
-get 10k steps in daily.
if you are not doing those things....then stop looking for an easy way out.
FTR: soy does not cause increased estrogen nor decreased test. new studies prove that....its still disgusting though.
quote:
The shots and/or seed will cause prostate cancer. Don’t do it.
you have no clue wtf you are talking about. zero. if you are just replacing your test it is no different that normal test. sure if you take doses that put you well out of range their is a whole host of potential side effects but even those with just bio identical test is very limited.
quite spreadign shite you have no clue on.
Posted on 1/17/22 at 12:16 pm to undkeith
quote:
F them shots. Turned me into a limp. Never been the same :(
becasue its not meant to go on and come off.....hence the term replacement therapy.
you tried to use as a steroid cycle and go burned. dumabss. do a post cycle therapy and atleast try and restore your natural hpta.
OP its a lifetime decision and if you are not done having kids...i sure as frick wouldnt.
Posted on 1/17/22 at 12:16 pm to undkeith
quote:
Turned me into a limp
Scariest post I’ve read in weeks. I’ll pass on that!
Posted on 1/17/22 at 12:17 pm to xxTIMMYxx
Work out hard 4-5 days a week
Eat red meat, eggs and spinach
Drink milk
Beat off regularly
Guys should be doing this stuff already
Eat red meat, eggs and spinach
Drink milk
Beat off regularly
Guys should be doing this stuff already
Posted on 1/17/22 at 12:17 pm to xxTIMMYxx
Baw, there's a whole TRT thread on the health and fitness board. Good info there
Posted on 1/17/22 at 12:17 pm to xxTIMMYxx
Look into Ashwagandha root.
Posted on 1/17/22 at 12:18 pm to Hoyt
quote:
The shots and/or seed will cause prostate cancer
Uhhhh, I don't think that's settled science by any means.
Posted on 1/17/22 at 12:19 pm to Dustydubs
quote:
Scariest post I’ve read in weeks. I’ll pass on that!
yea thats not what happened as that is not how it works at all.
Posted on 1/17/22 at 12:21 pm to Oates Mustache
quote:
Uhhhh, I don't think that's settled science by any means.
yea zero proof, no studies show that and after the ester is absorbed the test is bio identical to the one we produced. been used safely for decades now.
same with the guy saying it made him limp....yea because he shut down his natural production once he introduced the outside source of test. he stopped taking the outside source and failed to do a proper post cycle therapy to restore his natural production....essentially he has no test now. dumbass needs to try a proper pct and if it doesnt work....go on trt for life.
Posted on 1/17/22 at 12:22 pm to xxTIMMYxx
First mistake was going to your doctor. Come to OT first for any health concerns.
That being said, pics of doctor?
That being said, pics of doctor?
This post was edited on 1/17/22 at 12:23 pm
Posted on 1/17/22 at 12:22 pm to cbi8
quote:
What’s the best, safest way to boost your testosterone levels?
Exercise
Plus eating right. Get a lot of Vitamin C&D and Zinc.
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