Low T?

So I've got this buddy who's been listening to the bombardment of ads on the radio for all these testosterone replacement programs. He says that he has all the symptoms they describe as side effects to low T. However, having been around awhile, he is also quite suspicious of magic cure-alls. Who's got informed beta on this for my buddy, so I can forward it to him?

He should see a doctor if he thinks he might have low testosterone. It's easily diagnosed.

steitz wrote:He should see a doctor if he thinks he might have low testosterone. It's easily diagnosed.

Well.... I agree. Not entirely though. Its easy to measure free floating T levels in the bloodstream. However only measuring those levels one time is not enough. I had a doctor tell me I had low T. They took my blood only once, and gleamed that I had issues from that ONE occurance.

Turns out I'm totally fine. I was just tired from my poor diet. I fixed that by eating Dr. Junger's "Clean" diet. Look it up. Its awesome.

If your friend suspects low T... see a doctor. Make sure they do a series of tests... as in testing your levels at different times of the day on different days. It will give them a better idea of what is happening.

"...has all the symptoms they describe as side effects to low T...." Don't those commercials always have general symptoms to get you to consider buying them: " do you find yourself using your left hand occasionally for an enhanced experience?" ..."say... I DO do that!.."

mcarizona wrote:Don't those commercials always have general symptoms to get you to consider buying them

Yes. Yes they do! My favorite one to laugh at is the "Do you have symptoms of dry mouth?"

HAHA drink some water!

See a real doctor who will listen to your symptoms, examine you and advise you regarding workup and treatment. Avoid just asking to be tested for one disorder, as several things can cause hypogonad symptoms. There is a real benefit to having somebody who really knows what they are doing, trained and experienced, to prevent you from getting a big expensive run-around. I recommend a board certified internist. They (we) have to pass a pretty hard test.
There are doctors out there who will fleece you like a sheep selling various concoctions. The best way to find a good doctor is by word of mouth. Another way is to call the local ER and ask the nurses (not the doctors) who they recommend. The nurses see who is a good doctor when their patients actually get sick, not just when they are healthy. There are a lot of Bozos out there unfortunately. Keep asking around before making an appointment to see which names keep coming up.

mcarizona wrote:" " do you find yourself using your left hand occasionally for an enhanced experience?" ..."say... I DO do that!.."

I never do that... oh wait, I'm left handed.

Since there's so much info (legit and bogus) out there, the best I can do is give a recommendation on someone to see.
If he's local to the Denver area this is the urologist that I've heard good things about. He specifically deals w/ a lot of Test related issues.
Dr. Jesse Mills

Endocrine changes w/ age and it's effect on sport performance is certainly a very interesting topic, it would be interesting to hear from folks that are willing to share.

Personally I've run a couple of cycles of over the counter test boosters and there is certainly a noticeable difference in strength and recovery. Though running them for much more than 6 wks isn't a great idea, too bad oral supplements are so hard on the liver.
BA