Posted by Jedi on November 19, 2005, at 16:23:24
In reply to testosterone levels, posted by peacetoy on November 18, 2005, at 7:24:39
> Hi, I'd just like to get some opinions on the testosterone levels I've just had checked.
>
Peacetoy,
If you're not already doing it, I would get a complete check up by a urologist or endocrinologist. There are many causes of low testosterone. Diseases of the hypothalamus, pituitary, or gonads can be involved. Or there can be no known explanation. A good short overview is at: http://www.urologychannel.com/testosteronedeficiency/index.shtml
Since many antidepressant medications have sexual side effects, these medications combined with a low testosterone level can lead to sexual problems. Many doctors, out of fear of treating with hormones, will tell you that you are in the normal range for adult men. What they don't tell you is that your 279ng/dl is probably in about the 5th to 10th percentile on the bell shaped curve.
Good Luck,
Jedi
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