how do I know I am hypogonadal ?

[ciobl]

According to Dr Swale on past remarks he made about finding out if someone is hypogonadal he stated that:

"If a patient presents with the symptoms of hypogonadism, but is within the "normal" (there's that word again!) range, he should be treated with a modest amount of testosterone, until he reaches, perhaps, the upper quartile of serum testosterone range. If his clinical symptoms disappear, then that proves he had the disease in the first place!"

I mean I do not want to be a guinea pig on the experiment.

I want to know what levels to look for on a blood test to determine a case of hypogonadism.

 

[SWALE]

Yes, of course, we ALWAYS run lab tests.

Determination of whether to undergo what is known as "therapeutic testing" is made on a case by case basis.

The arguement is made when T levels are at mid-range, or even just a bit above. We have found good success in several men with a very modest dose of a transdermal testosteorne gel, taking them to the top of normal range.

 

[BigPooka]

What you do is make an appt w/ Doc Swale and get lab work done, then go from there. I had an appt w/ him and I am VERY impressed with his knowlede, professionalism, and wanting to know his patient. Thanx again Doc!

I also want to thank Meso for having this board on here cause I didnt know why I felt like crap for the last 10 years, and now Im on the road to feeling much better.

Pooka