10-19-2016 Edit:
I've been on 25mg of Clomid (half dose) for the past 3 weeks now and honestly, I don't feel a single bit of difference. I could be falling asleep faster (within 10 minutes rather than 1 hour) but that could just be a coincidence.
Could be too early to tell. I have a follow-up bloodtest to confirm if Clomid is actually doing anything or not in 3 more weeks then the endocrinologist can determine what is going on.
Original Post:
So I changed medical providers and got a new doctor. After dealing with long-term sleep issues and fatigue from not sleeping enough, I decided to ask the doctor to include a testosterone test in the lab work.
Well fast forward a few weeks and I am blown away that I have low T, extremely low. The range is supposed to be 250-900 and I score 243, actually there is a disclaimer on the test that values below 250 are inaccurate because of the bulk testing method.
I spoke to my doctor and she ordered more detailed testosterone tests along with a bunch of other endocrine related stuff.
With treatment, I might be able to sleep better, have more energy, have more sexual appetite AND put on muscle mass and get lean easier.
Have I been working out with a handicap (so to say) all this time? Do you think I'll see that type of benefits? Just having more energy I can see giving a boost to my workouts.
Edit: For the lazy who don't read beyond OP, here are the important stats
Age: 38
Height: 6 ft
Weight: 185, I never got a BF estimate but I think I'm roughly 16%
Exercise: 3 times a week for 2 hours each day, compound lifts with some accessory work, have been working out for 3 years now
Diet: High protein, moderate fat and carb diet, maintaining at 2400 Cal/day
Sleep: Anywhere from 4-7 hours a day depending on how many times I wake up
Don't drink, smoke, drugs, party, have a very well paying job, wife, 2 kids
Edit2: Posted the secondary lab results
https://imgur.com/EOEXSDq
I've been on 25mg of Clomid (half dose) for the past 3 weeks now and honestly, I don't feel a single bit of difference. I could be falling asleep faster (within 10 minutes rather than 1 hour) but that could just be a coincidence.
Could be too early to tell. I have a follow-up bloodtest to confirm if Clomid is actually doing anything or not in 3 more weeks then the endocrinologist can determine what is going on.
Original Post:
So I changed medical providers and got a new doctor. After dealing with long-term sleep issues and fatigue from not sleeping enough, I decided to ask the doctor to include a testosterone test in the lab work.
Well fast forward a few weeks and I am blown away that I have low T, extremely low. The range is supposed to be 250-900 and I score 243, actually there is a disclaimer on the test that values below 250 are inaccurate because of the bulk testing method.
I spoke to my doctor and she ordered more detailed testosterone tests along with a bunch of other endocrine related stuff.
With treatment, I might be able to sleep better, have more energy, have more sexual appetite AND put on muscle mass and get lean easier.
Have I been working out with a handicap (so to say) all this time? Do you think I'll see that type of benefits? Just having more energy I can see giving a boost to my workouts.
Edit: For the lazy who don't read beyond OP, here are the important stats
Age: 38
Height: 6 ft
Weight: 185, I never got a BF estimate but I think I'm roughly 16%
Exercise: 3 times a week for 2 hours each day, compound lifts with some accessory work, have been working out for 3 years now
Diet: High protein, moderate fat and carb diet, maintaining at 2400 Cal/day
Sleep: Anywhere from 4-7 hours a day depending on how many times I wake up
Don't drink, smoke, drugs, party, have a very well paying job, wife, 2 kids
Edit2: Posted the secondary lab results
https://imgur.com/EOEXSDq
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