Please Note: Due to volume considerations, not all questions can be answered. Questions most likely to be answered will be those of general interest to a broad group of visitors to this forum. Questions pertaining to a specific case; requests for diagnosis, medical advice, or second opinion; or requests for opinions about untested alternative therapies will generally not be answered.
Dear Doctor,
I am male, 25 yo.
I do not have Hypogonadism, but yet I have a low blood testosterone level.
I have never taken any anabolic supplements.
I am not HIV positive.
I have a very androgenic body form, with hair on my chest, back and legs and good build muscle formation on chest, back, arms, buttocks and legs. I have a normal sex drive.
I do not have any sexual problems. Except that I can have sex for a very long time without having an orgasm. (but I guess this must be psychological (correct me if I am wrong, though))
YET I still have a low level. +/- 300 ng/100 ml, and a very low SHBG ...
What can be the cause of such low measures?
I have done this measures several times, in different medical laboratories ; they still have the same result : low testosterone levels.
SHBG and FREE TESTO is also low. LH and FSH after GnrH are rising normal. DHEA is normal. Growth Hormone is normal. Cholesterol & Triglyceride levels are normal.
Thyroid tests are normal. Liver tests are normal.
Lymphocytes are normal. Red blood cell count is normal.
I use complementary vitamin and mineral supplements. (Ultra preventive D from DOUGLAS LABORATORIES)
Sincerely,
Tim
Advertisement
Response from Mr. Molaghan
Tim,
You are indeed "hypogonadal" and should have an evaluation by an endocrinologist to further sort out this low testosterone problem.
Robert J. Frascino, M.D.
Want to read more questions and answers on this subject? Our experts have answered many similar questions!
Please remember that this forum is designed for educational purposes only, and experts are not engaged through this
forum in rendering legal or medical advice or professional services. Experts appearing on this page are independent and are solely responsible
for editing and fact-checking their material. Neither The Body nor any sponsor is the publisher or speaker of posted visitors' questions or the experts' material.
Questions and messages posted to this forum are not statements of advice, opinion, or information of The Body, Body Health Resources Corporation or any sponsor of this
forum. While neither The Body nor Body Health Resources Corporation regularly reviews posted content, we reserve the right to delete, move, or
edit postings if we deem it appropriate under the circumstances. Visitors submitting questions remain solely responsible for the content of their
messages.
Information provided by experts is general only and should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or a disease, or relied upon as
legal or other professional advice. This information is not a substitute for professional advice or care. If you have or suspect you may have a
health or legal problem, you should consult your own health care provider or your attorney.
E-Mail
Glossary
Response from Mr. Molaghan
