Hi everyone, I am new to this website,
I apologize for posting something so long.
To keep it short, a few moths ago I noticed symptoms of low testosterone that I never had before. I experience brain fog, fatigue, decrease in libido, and a slight decrease in erection hardness. I went from having rock hard morning wood to having hardly any at all. I have also been working out for a year and have seen no improvements at all. I am only 18 years old and having these symptoms is very troubling to say the least so I got my levels checked (9.00 am) which led to more tests which are all listed below. Also I do not have a pituitary tumor and I've had a multicystic right kidney since I was born and it has never became a problem to my knowledge although there is a clear link between a multicystic dysplastic kidney and kallmans syndrome, but I don't think I have Kallmans becase I can smell.
Total testosterone 1st time 126, second time 338, third time 250
free testosterone in the 8-11 range
LH is 1.6 (1.5-9.3)
fsh 3 (1.3-19.3)
Dhea 12 (Under 6.6)
dheas 319 (unknown reference range)
prolactin 23 (4-15.2)
tsh 1st time 3.9 second time 5.1 (.5-4.3)
free t3 3.55 (1.80-4.60)
free t4 1.2 (.9-1.8 )
androstenedione 80 (Unknown reference range)
IGF1 436 (137-461)
hydroxyprogesterone 69 (27-199)
growth hormone .25 (Unknown)
angiotensin 36 (Unknown reference ranges)
shbg 21 (unknown)
cortisol 20 (unknown)
iron 47 (45-165)
ferritin 50 (30-400)
Magnesium 1.8 (1.6-2.4)
B12 425 (Over 200)
Serum Folate (my result was over 18) Lab range is over 4.6
Zinc 69 (56-134)
Sodium 141 (135-146)
Potassium 4.5 (3.5-5.3)
Iodine 35 (40-92)
Calcium 9.7 (8.4-10.4)
Albumin 4.2 (3.5-5)
Glucose 98 (65-99)
(all bloodwork was done before starting thyroid meds).
Since my tsh was high (even though T3 and T4 levels are fine) my doctor started me on NP Thyroid 15 mg.My high tsh might indicate hypothyroidism although free t3 and t4 don't seem to be out of range, so maybe the hypothyroidism is lowering my LH. I also have ruled out hashimotos thyroiditis with. Also my high dhea might indicate and overproduction of the adrenal glands which could be compensating due to a problem, but the more stable test (DHEAS for stored DHEA) came back relatively normal I think. Also my iron levels, zinc levels, magnesium levels, and b12 levels are all on the low range, but I eat pretty healthy and I eat a lot so this might indicate poor absorption of these vital minerals (possibly leaky gut). Also, from age 15 to 17 I put on about five pounds a year and from 17 to 18 I put on 35 pounds while attempting to bulk up but most of it was fat and I really didn't eat much more than past years. I have also noticed that even in my natural state, I am very alert and somewhat anxious/stressed, which could point to an adrenal issue even though my cortisol was relatively normal. I also have no pituitary tumors. I also might have a hidden varicocele but I would assume that would cause more primary hypogonadism The combination of high tsh, mildly high prolactin, poor absorption of minerals, mild weight gain, high stress even though I don't really have much stress in my life could easily be doing this, but I don't understand how everything is related or if it is related at all. I also have a slight pain in my left shoulder when I Move it upwards or flex is which is a sign of CLL but I doubt I have leukemia. I also occasionally have slight pain in my balls but I haven't had it recently. Also, sometimes after I masturbate (usually after having alcohol I have a slight painful sensation (feel like I need to pee but cant) which lasts about 30 minutes. I also occasionally (once a month) have the feeling that I need sugar or I will pass out but I usually drink Orange juice and feel better after a few minutes. Also that has been life long and doubt that has anything to do with this but thought I would write it down anyways.I also cut down alcohol use to once a week and marijuana to twice a week. I want to fix my testosterone issues naturally and find out the cause of this issue. In my opinion, the low testosterone is only a symptom of something greater that is going on in my body. Thanks for reading and any help or advice would be well appreciated. Even if you have a few theories that you aren't sure are true, write it down anyway as all help is welcome.
I apologize for posting something so long.
To keep it short, a few moths ago I noticed symptoms of low testosterone that I never had before. I experience brain fog, fatigue, decrease in libido, and a slight decrease in erection hardness. I went from having rock hard morning wood to having hardly any at all. I have also been working out for a year and have seen no improvements at all. I am only 18 years old and having these symptoms is very troubling to say the least so I got my levels checked (9.00 am) which led to more tests which are all listed below. Also I do not have a pituitary tumor and I've had a multicystic right kidney since I was born and it has never became a problem to my knowledge although there is a clear link between a multicystic dysplastic kidney and kallmans syndrome, but I don't think I have Kallmans becase I can smell.
Total testosterone 1st time 126, second time 338, third time 250
free testosterone in the 8-11 range
LH is 1.6 (1.5-9.3)
fsh 3 (1.3-19.3)
Dhea 12 (Under 6.6)
dheas 319 (unknown reference range)
prolactin 23 (4-15.2)
tsh 1st time 3.9 second time 5.1 (.5-4.3)
free t3 3.55 (1.80-4.60)
free t4 1.2 (.9-1.8 )
androstenedione 80 (Unknown reference range)
IGF1 436 (137-461)
hydroxyprogesterone 69 (27-199)
growth hormone .25 (Unknown)
angiotensin 36 (Unknown reference ranges)
shbg 21 (unknown)
cortisol 20 (unknown)
iron 47 (45-165)
ferritin 50 (30-400)
Magnesium 1.8 (1.6-2.4)
B12 425 (Over 200)
Serum Folate (my result was over 18) Lab range is over 4.6
Zinc 69 (56-134)
Sodium 141 (135-146)
Potassium 4.5 (3.5-5.3)
Iodine 35 (40-92)
Calcium 9.7 (8.4-10.4)
Albumin 4.2 (3.5-5)
Glucose 98 (65-99)
(all bloodwork was done before starting thyroid meds).
Since my tsh was high (even though T3 and T4 levels are fine) my doctor started me on NP Thyroid 15 mg.My high tsh might indicate hypothyroidism although free t3 and t4 don't seem to be out of range, so maybe the hypothyroidism is lowering my LH. I also have ruled out hashimotos thyroiditis with. Also my high dhea might indicate and overproduction of the adrenal glands which could be compensating due to a problem, but the more stable test (DHEAS for stored DHEA) came back relatively normal I think. Also my iron levels, zinc levels, magnesium levels, and b12 levels are all on the low range, but I eat pretty healthy and I eat a lot so this might indicate poor absorption of these vital minerals (possibly leaky gut). Also, from age 15 to 17 I put on about five pounds a year and from 17 to 18 I put on 35 pounds while attempting to bulk up but most of it was fat and I really didn't eat much more than past years. I have also noticed that even in my natural state, I am very alert and somewhat anxious/stressed, which could point to an adrenal issue even though my cortisol was relatively normal. I also have no pituitary tumors. I also might have a hidden varicocele but I would assume that would cause more primary hypogonadism The combination of high tsh, mildly high prolactin, poor absorption of minerals, mild weight gain, high stress even though I don't really have much stress in my life could easily be doing this, but I don't understand how everything is related or if it is related at all. I also have a slight pain in my left shoulder when I Move it upwards or flex is which is a sign of CLL but I doubt I have leukemia. I also occasionally have slight pain in my balls but I haven't had it recently. Also, sometimes after I masturbate (usually after having alcohol I have a slight painful sensation (feel like I need to pee but cant) which lasts about 30 minutes. I also occasionally (once a month) have the feeling that I need sugar or I will pass out but I usually drink Orange juice and feel better after a few minutes. Also that has been life long and doubt that has anything to do with this but thought I would write it down anyways.I also cut down alcohol use to once a week and marijuana to twice a week. I want to fix my testosterone issues naturally and find out the cause of this issue. In my opinion, the low testosterone is only a symptom of something greater that is going on in my body. Thanks for reading and any help or advice would be well appreciated. Even if you have a few theories that you aren't sure are true, write it down anyway as all help is welcome.
