Comments on: Testosterone Replacement for Men http://www.metabolism.com/2008/08/23/testosterone-replacement-men?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=testosterone-replacement-men Metabolism, weight loss, diabetes, thyroid and more. Join the experts! Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:39:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Hussam http://www.metabolism.com/2008/08/23/testosterone-replacement-men#comment-13261 Hussam Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:26:51 +0000 http://metabolism.defaultroute.net/?p=251#comment-13261 Hi Dr. Pepper I experience all of the symptoms of low testosterone , my age is 30 and my free T level is 8.9 and the total T level is 455 so do i need any treatment for that Regards Hi Dr. Pepper
I experience all of the symptoms of low testosterone , my age is 30 and my free T level is 8.9 and the total T level is 455 so do i need any treatment for that

Regards

]]> By: Gary Pepper M.D. http://www.metabolism.com/2008/08/23/testosterone-replacement-men#comment-13167 Gary Pepper M.D. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:40:33 +0000 http://metabolism.defaultroute.net/?p=251#comment-13167 Hi Michael I'm not sure what is causing your symptoms but night sweats and disrupted sleeping could be many things including low testosterone but also stress, infections, thyroid disease etc. To answer your question about the units of measurement, free testosterone normal range in pmol/L is 25 to 80. I would describe your level as being in the low normal range. To help decide if this is normal for you, you can ask you GP to run the LH and FSH test. These are pituitary hormones that regulate the production of testosterone by your testicles so abnormalities of these hormones will indicate probable abnormality of testosterone production too. In my book Metabolism.com issues of testosterone deficiency and treatment are covered as well. Hope that helps.. Dr. G. Pepper Hi Michael

I’m not sure what is causing your symptoms but night sweats and disrupted sleeping could be many things including low testosterone but also stress, infections, thyroid disease etc. To answer your question about the units of measurement, free testosterone normal range in pmol/L is 25 to 80. I would describe your level as being in the low normal range. To help decide if this is normal for you, you can ask you GP to run the LH and FSH test. These are pituitary hormones that regulate the production of testosterone by your testicles so abnormalities of these hormones will indicate probable abnormality of testosterone production too. In my book Metabolism.com issues of testosterone deficiency and treatment are covered as well.

Hope that helps..

Dr. G. Pepper

]]> By: Michael http://www.metabolism.com/2008/08/23/testosterone-replacement-men#comment-13163 Michael Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:27:13 +0000 http://metabolism.defaultroute.net/?p=251#comment-13163 Hello, similar to another person above, my GP had my "free testosterone" checked in November 2011 and it came back reading 35 pmol/L, and she said the range is 25-80. I can't find an explanation for this range on the web, the vast majority of measurements are made in nmol/L or ng/dL. I'm 49, described to my GP that I am waking up 2-3 times a week with profuse sweating, disruptive sleep, which leads to a lack of focus on my work. I'm self employed so performance is important, because no one gives me sick days or benefits. With these symptoms, she wanted to prescribe sleeping pills and asked me to measure my temperature next time I wake up all sweaty, to rule out TB (there is no history in our family). Am I really within a 'normal' range? Many thanks for any insights, thank you. Hello, similar to another person above, my GP had my “free testosterone” checked in November 2011 and it came back reading 35 pmol/L, and she said the range is 25-80. I can’t find an explanation for this range on the web, the vast majority of measurements are made in nmol/L or ng/dL. I’m 49, described to my GP that I am waking up 2-3 times a week with profuse sweating, disruptive sleep, which leads to a lack of focus on my work. I’m self employed so performance is important, because no one gives me sick days or benefits. With these symptoms, she wanted to prescribe sleeping pills and asked me to measure my temperature next time I wake up all sweaty, to rule out TB (there is no history in our family). Am I really within a ‘normal’ range? Many thanks for any insights, thank you.

]]> By: Dr. G. Pepper http://www.metabolism.com/2008/08/23/testosterone-replacement-men#comment-11061 Dr. G. Pepper Tue, 08 Nov 2011 02:37:31 +0000 http://metabolism.defaultroute.net/?p=251#comment-11061 Sam I understand what you are trying to achieve and in theory I agree that taking short courses of testosterone will help you build muscle faster. But this is like taking diet pills to lose weight. As long as your taking the medicine the effect you strive for is achieved, e.g. weight loss or muscle development. What happens when you stop the medicine though? It's likely you will return to the status you were in before starting the treatment. Only you can decide if the effort is worth it. Does that information help? Dr. G. Pepper Sam

I understand what you are trying to achieve and in theory I agree that taking short courses of testosterone will help you build muscle faster. But this is like taking diet pills to lose weight. As long as your taking the medicine the effect you strive for is achieved, e.g. weight loss or muscle development. What happens when you stop the medicine though? It’s likely you will return to the status you were in before starting the treatment. Only you can decide if the effort is worth it.

Does that information help?

Dr. G. Pepper

]]> By: Sam http://www.metabolism.com/2008/08/23/testosterone-replacement-men#comment-11051 Sam Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:40:17 +0000 http://metabolism.defaultroute.net/?p=251#comment-11051 Hi Dr. Pepper. I am 38 and generally healthy with what I believe an average testosterone level. I was wondering if that would be ok to use a short term testosterone patches for muscle development while doing workouts. Would that have benefits for muscle growth? Thanks. Hi Dr. Pepper. I am 38 and generally healthy with what I believe an average testosterone level. I was wondering if that would be ok to use a short term testosterone patches for muscle development while doing workouts.
Would that have benefits for muscle growth? Thanks.

]]> By: Freddie Askew http://www.metabolism.com/2008/08/23/testosterone-replacement-men#comment-10734 Freddie Askew Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:21:58 +0000 http://metabolism.defaultroute.net/?p=251#comment-10734 Dear Dr. Pepper,I have been taking testosterone for about 10 years,at first I too used the patches.The problem is I live in the south of Spain;going in and out of the pool was impossible and wearing trunks became difficult.I changed to the gel which we get on the national health system here.The problem is the old symptoms have returned,fatigue and tiredness and cramps in the legs and feet.Perhaps it is because I am now 64 and life is catching up with the cheating(testosterone).I have always sworn by the use of the gel,as only up until recently I felt as though I was always in my late forties.I have never had a break in the administration of the hormone,should I have one?Or do you think I will feel worse?I exercise at the local gym three times a week and eat a Mediterranean Diet I have no flab and I am told I look great.Have you any thoughts on why I should feel tired and should I take a break to start the motor in the body again? warmest regards Freddie Dear Dr. Pepper,I have been taking testosterone for about 10 years,at first I too used the patches.The problem is I live in the south of Spain;going in and out of the pool was impossible and wearing trunks became difficult.I changed to the gel which we get on the national health system here.The problem is the old symptoms have returned,fatigue and tiredness and cramps in the legs and feet.Perhaps it is because I am now 64 and life is catching up with the cheating(testosterone).I have always sworn by the use of the gel,as only up until recently I felt as though I was always in my late forties.I have never had a break in the administration of the hormone,should I have one?Or do you think I will feel worse?I exercise at the local gym three times a week and eat a Mediterranean Diet I have no flab and I am told I look great.Have you any thoughts on why I should feel tired and should I take a break to start the motor in the body again? warmest regards
Freddie

]]> By: Dr. G. Pepper http://www.metabolism.com/2008/08/23/testosterone-replacement-men#comment-10507 Dr. G. Pepper Mon, 17 Oct 2011 20:38:32 +0000 http://metabolism.defaultroute.net/?p=251#comment-10507 It is possible that you could be exposed to the testosterone gel being used by your husband. Once the testosterone is in his blood either because it is absorbed through the skin or because it was injected into a muscle you cannot get the testosterone into your body. Transmission of the testosterone in the gel to you can occur if the gel remains on his skin at the place where he applies it or on his hands and fingers. Make sure you follow the manufacturer's instructions such as not to rub skin to skin for a few hours after he applies it and that he washes his hands with soap and water after applying the gel. The makers of Axiron a liquid testosterone applied under the arm, are promoting their product as being less likely to cause transmission of the testosterone to the partner because the application location (in the arm pit) isn't conducive to skin to skin contact. It is possible that you could be exposed to the testosterone gel being used by your husband. Once the testosterone is in his blood either because it is absorbed through the skin or because it was injected into a muscle you cannot get the testosterone into your body. Transmission of the testosterone in the gel to you can occur if the gel remains on his skin at the place where he applies it or on his hands and fingers. Make sure you follow the manufacturer’s instructions such as not to rub skin to skin for a few hours after he applies it and that he washes his hands with soap and water after applying the gel. The makers of Axiron a liquid testosterone applied under the arm, are promoting their product as being less likely to cause transmission of the testosterone to the partner because the application location (in the arm pit) isn’t conducive to skin to skin contact.

]]> By: Marge http://www.metabolism.com/2008/08/23/testosterone-replacement-men#comment-10505 Marge Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:35:55 +0000 http://metabolism.defaultroute.net/?p=251#comment-10505 Dr. Pepper, My husband had testicular cancer 10 years ago and has since been using both the shots for testosterone and more recently the gel. I have not been feeling well lately and had a saliva test performed. The results indicated my testosterone was well above normal (100+) My question is could the gel and shots my husband is taking effect me? Dr. Pepper, My husband had testicular cancer 10 years ago and has since been using both the shots for testosterone and more recently the gel. I have not been feeling well lately and had a saliva test performed. The results indicated my testosterone was well above normal (100+) My question is could the gel and shots my husband is taking effect me?

]]> By: Dr. G. Pepper http://www.metabolism.com/2008/08/23/testosterone-replacement-men#comment-10464 Dr. G. Pepper Sun, 16 Oct 2011 16:15:18 +0000 http://metabolism.defaultroute.net/?p=251#comment-10464 Hi Marshall I don't know how accurate the saliva test is for measuring testosterone. Also the conventional unit of measurement is ng/dl. Is that what your 24,000 refers too or some different unit? Why not get a conventional blood test? Many testosterone gels are used in the strength you have used. My goal when treating low testosterone patients is to get the level above 400 but as always the patient's sense of well being, strength, stamina etc is more important the the actual number. I don't want to see the level over 1000 however as I regard that as excessive. Good luck with your treatment. My comments are for educational purposes only. Consult your own physician for actual treatment recommendations. Dr. Pepper Hi Marshall

I don’t know how accurate the saliva test is for measuring testosterone. Also the conventional unit of measurement is ng/dl. Is that what your 24,000 refers too or some different unit? Why not get a conventional blood test? Many testosterone gels are used in the strength you have used. My goal when treating low testosterone patients is to get the level above 400 but as always the patient’s sense of well being, strength, stamina etc is more important the the actual number. I don’t want to see the level over 1000 however as I regard that as excessive.

Good luck with your treatment. My comments are for educational purposes only. Consult your own physician for actual treatment recommendations.

Dr. Pepper

]]> By: LU http://www.metabolism.com/2008/08/23/testosterone-replacement-men#comment-10411 LU Fri, 14 Oct 2011 23:15:09 +0000 http://metabolism.defaultroute.net/?p=251#comment-10411 Dr. Pepper thank you for your response. As suspected something wasn't right because as you said "You can’t pour water into a cup and wind up with less water in the cup then what you put in". My boyfriend has been diagnosed with a pituitary tumor. Now to figure out the type of tumor and move forward, but this certainly makes things much clearer as to why the low T. Thank you again. Dr. Pepper thank you for your response. As suspected something wasn’t right because as you said “You can’t pour water into a cup and wind up with less water in the cup then what you put in”. My boyfriend has been diagnosed with a pituitary tumor. Now to figure out the type of tumor and move forward, but this certainly makes things much clearer as to why the low T. Thank you again.

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