Difference between low T and hypogonadism?

[Guest guest]

Just came from Docs. He will humor me and run some more blood work but

said he himself has a low T, though higher than mine, and that

gels/creams won't get me up far enough-no surprise there I'd already

pretty much figured that out from what I've read here. (He did have

advertising for Androgel in the patient room.) Drew blood for the

blood work and then had nurse give a 1 cc injection of testosterone.

Prescription is for Depo-testosterone 200 g/ml #1 vial, instructions

to inj. 1cc q 2 weeks.

2nd prescription is for 3cc syringe w 22g 1 1/2 needles #1 box UAD

with testosterone.

He said in all his practice he has only come across 3 true

hypogonadism cases but he treats lots of patients with low T from ages

17 to in their 90's.

He also said in someone with T and free T levels as low as mine he

would not have expected the Viagra to work.

So what's the difference between hypogonadism and low T?

Realizing that without the diagnosis my insurance probably won't cover

anything what is the cheapest way to get the prescription filled?

Lastly, if this is going to give me wood how soon would I expect it?

Larry