Low SHBG guys Free T/ is TT a worthless test in general?

[Vince Carter]

Low enough that it becomes something to work with, I think <20, some of us with LOW numbers are in the low teens, I have pulled a 12 SHBG, always less than 15.

 

[CoastWatcher]

Into the mid-20s can still be a challenge in regard to clearing testosterone/protocol design. At least that's my own experience.

 

[Vince Carter]

only testing is going to really confirm how fast you're clearing T (SHBG), you can run on some subjective feelings you might have as your numbers plummet because it will have you back to that "low T" set of symptoms rather quickly; days. I agree with CW that even in to the 20s can have an effect on the injection interval.

 

[Will Brink]

if I understand well, high FT alone won't do the job, there has to be a balance btw FT TT and SHBG

I think that is the general conclusion. Nothing in human biology works to the exclusion of other systems. Free T may be the most important overall indicator of healthy T status, it's still one of many dominoes in the system to be balanced.

 

[CSI007]

I guess I will find out if switching to EOD with the same weekly dosage makes a difference in my situation. I sure hope that I can get my Free T back up to the top of the range. My Total T at trof was slightly below where it should be at my age but the free T was dangerously close to the bottom of the scale. This may or may not be causing hot flashes. We'll see.

 

[Vince Carter]

aside from anything else you stated have you had it (SHBG) tested? Apparently you don't have low SHBG as over range Free T is a major indicator for it and yours is low.

 

[CSI007]

It was 23 when I had it tested 8 weeks ago.