Secondary Hypogonadism Diagnosis

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Hello Everyone!

I'm posting here to see if I can get some additional information about my

condition. This is a bit of a lengthy request, so I'll try to keep it to the

point.

Around a month ago I visited my GP to have treated what I thought was a severe

sinus infection. I felt very fatigued, had difficulty placing words in

conversation, and simply could not think clearly. The lack of clear thinking is

what was most problematic for me. In addition, I'd had problems processing

blood sugar and found myself growing so tired after consuming carbohydrates or

sugars that I had to lie down for an hour or so.

My health has been poor the past six months. I've gotten one bad cold after

another, then had a severe outbreak of psoriasis. I didn't even know I had it

until visiting a dermatologist, and have been taking Vitamin D to keep

subsequent outbreaks away.

Returning to the sinus infection, my doctor also ran blood work to check on my

thyroid and determine my testosterone level. My thyroid was fine but my

testosterone level was low. I was then immediately prescribed Androgel, though

the prohibitive cost caused me to switch recently to testosterone shots every

two weeks. I've been on testosterone now for four weeks, but recognize that T

takes a way to build up and that it's not likely I'll feel significant effects

for a while longer.

A week ago, an MRI was conducted to rule out a pituitary tumor or other brain

abnormality. I am waiting on the results now and will know by the first of next

week. My prolactin level has been slightly high sometimes, but not terribly

concerning. I also haven't had severe mood swings, as is typical with a tumor,

so I've been told. If I do have a pituitary tumor, I know that it will be

treated with medications. I also have bipolar disorder and take Seroquel,

Parnate, Lithium, and Propranolol. Would my medication regimen have to be

modified if I took an additional medication to shrink a proloactinoma or related

tumor?

If I don't have a tumor, I've been told I'll have some sort of endocrine

disorder. That will require a visit to an endocrinologist, of course. I'm

wondering what I should expect with that visit, should that be the case, what

sort of endocrine disorder it could be, and how it would be treated.

At this point, I'm trying not to worry and hoping I'll find answers beyond

medical case studies. Anyone who can provide any insight or answers is most

appreciated.