Blood Test Results

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Last week my GP physician gave me an annual physical. As part of this routine,

he ordered blood work. I asked him to include Testosterone Total and Free as

well as E-2. Unfortunately, he did not order the E-2 test.

I have been on TRT since last August. Originally, I started on Androgel but

after four months I switched to Testosterone Cypionate. I am self-injecting once

a week @ 100 mg.

My most recent numbers are: total 759, free 163 with a percent of 2.3.

These are up a lot from where I started at total 338. The percent free seems to

stay in the 2.3 - 2.4 range.

My PSA has risen to 4.1 from .11. My urologist and I believe this is because I

also stopped taking Finesteride when I started TRT. I'm taking Saw Palmetto

instead. My GP says it is normal for the PSA number to double when one

discontinues taking Finesteride or Proscar.

The last health concern is that I have gained about 25 pounds since starting

TRT. A lot of this is muscle since I stepped up my workouts in both frequency

and intensity. However, my cholesterol has increased with my LDL being @ 142,

HDL @ 63. and total @ 230. This is high for me. I have been on Cholesterol meds

for over 20 years.

I do get " nightime wood " most nights and in the morning. However, my libido and

ability to get and erection for sex is as bad or worse then it ever was. Guess I

am just nuts in the sex department. Medicare and my supplemental insurance

barely cover any of the cost of Viagra, Cialis, or Levitra. -Guess they don't

think old farts like me (65) need to have sex.

In the absence of getting a prescription for Arimidex, I purchased an

over-the-counter product, Amidren, from GMC. After a month on it, I've not

noticed any difference in sex-drive. I do not have panic attacks nor do I have

night sweats.

If anyone can see anything I am missing, let me know. I don't understand why it

should be so difficult for doctors to order E-2 blood tests.