Over labor day my libido crashed to zero. This coincided with ED. A week later I had a barebones hormone test done - Estradiol 37 pg/ml, Prolactin 11.3 ng/ml, Testosterone 724 ng/dl, and SHBG 60.5 nmol/L. I started trying different Test/libido supplements over the next several weeks. I did experience varying degrees of improvement, but it was always fleeting. Finally, I went to an endocrinologist last week. I got some more bloodwork done.
Total testosterone 735 ng/dL
Free testosterone 104 pg/ml
TSH 2.53 uIU.mL
Free T4 0.83 ng/dL
Thyroid Perox AutoAb < 40
DHEA Sulfate 219 ug / dL
Cortisol AM 16.4 ug/dL
Prolactin 7.3 ng/mL
DHT 49 ng/dL
Estradiol 53 pg/mL
FSH 7.9 miU/mL
LH 6.2 mIU/mL.
The endo said that my estradiol level was just above normal which is likely caused by the high SHBG result from the test that I ordered. They had no endocrine cause for my symptoms. I find this hard to believe given my symptoms. Additional context…after the libido crash I started hitting the weights, doing HIIT and taking creatine. I feel strong, and I’m sleeping better than I have in awhile. I would sincerely appreciate alternative hypotheses to that of the endocrinologist.
Total testosterone 735 ng/dL
Free testosterone 104 pg/ml
TSH 2.53 uIU.mL
Free T4 0.83 ng/dL
Thyroid Perox AutoAb < 40
DHEA Sulfate 219 ug / dL
Cortisol AM 16.4 ug/dL
Prolactin 7.3 ng/mL
DHT 49 ng/dL
Estradiol 53 pg/mL
FSH 7.9 miU/mL
LH 6.2 mIU/mL.
The endo said that my estradiol level was just above normal which is likely caused by the high SHBG result from the test that I ordered. They had no endocrine cause for my symptoms. I find this hard to believe given my symptoms. Additional context…after the libido crash I started hitting the weights, doing HIIT and taking creatine. I feel strong, and I’m sleeping better than I have in awhile. I would sincerely appreciate alternative hypotheses to that of the endocrinologist.