Testosterone therapy

Many years ago, I had a T test that was in the 300’s, Free T = 6.6, and doctor suggested a morning test a few weeks later, T test was in 500’s, Free T = 15. He said that there can be large fluctuations during the day and I was fine. about a year after RALP, I had a T test to see where I stood and in was in low 700’s, go figure.

The low normal range level of T testing is 200-250 ng/dL for old men so I suspect doctors may not be convinced you have a big problem without further testing. I believe the endocrinologist is the specialist of such matters if that is what you were looking for. You probably will have to find a doctor that is sympathetic to whatever issues you are having based on the general reluctance with treating PCa survivors.

The normal range for age 55 is 215–878 ng/dL. You are 13% above the lower value in the range may have to shop a few docs to get what you are asking with your medical history.

Post Edited (Duck2) : 5/8/2023 3:48:41 AM (GMT-8)

Are you preaching to the choir?

Paul - I'm sorry that I am late to the party, but there is a bit I can add.

First, I suggest that you read the published works of Dr. Abraham Morgentaler. He is in Boston and is/was affiliated with Harvard Med. He has spent much of the last 20-25 years studying the intersection of Testosterone and PCa.

Another thing I would recommend you do is to find a uro who has also read Dr. M's work. This may get you a doctor who understands much more about Testosterone than the average doc. Not sure how to find these doctors, as my own uro knew of Dr. M before I did.

Also, try to find a uro who will "treat the patient" not "treat the numbers." This is critical, as those number ranges are only good for averages and for measuring large population groups, not for treating individuals. What is important is whether the patient is symptomatic or not. Many patients will be badly symptomatic with T levels that are above the minimum levels on the chart. Other patients will do just fine with T levels significantly below the "minimum" levels on the chart. My understanding of what I have read is that supplemental T should be given to alleviate symptoms (of low T), NOT to raise numbers. If you are symptomatic, by all means seek treatment (and I wouldn't stop seeking until you receive treatment).

I will admit to being "just a bit biased" though, as I have been using T-supplementation before, during and after treatment for PCa, so I apologize if I come across as being too pushy.

....mine came in at 110 yesterday (PSA at <0.1). Since I would need to pump up and use 2 bands to be able to give myself a shot (then hustle to get those bands off before the shot worked) in order to try to have sex with my post-menopausal wife (who is neither interested or able), I think I will just pass on the opportunity. I see no need to fire up any stray PCa stem cells kicking around. I am going for 'staying alive' rather than extending my role as a super-stud.

PCa was scary enough, going stage 4 was much worse. After what I have been through fighting this crap I am uninterested in teasing the beast with 'gasoline on the fire'. Of course, your' mileage may vary.

My URO said don't feed the Cancer.