T nation shbg. Disclaimer: I am seriously lacking education in all things Hey guys, I am a single 33 y/o male who has been battling with fatigue for years, plus other Low T related symptoms as follows: fatigue low mood/depression no motivation no libido no morning wood or spontaneous erections, (i do not suffer from erectile dysfunction) no desire to masturbate (have to force my self to watch porn, get aroused and masturbate). gman72 November 28, 2010, 2:35am 1. my SHBG is around 15. 29 year old male suffering from low libido, fatigue, lack of motivation, etc. 85) Free T 3: 3. 1: 1710: November 13, 2024 The MAG-10 Pulse Fast. by TC Luoma Why Your Doctor Thinks You're Dying You can be low in SHBG and have “normal” T levels, but still be deficient in bioavailable T. Age: 33 Height: 6”1’ Weight: 172 lbs Waist: 31 inches Body hair: a lot of it, but thin relative to most people Facial hair: also, a lot but thinner hair than most guys with a full beard Body fat: I am 16. Testosterone Enanthate = 70 mg E 3. SHBG is high but inside the values. T_Nation April 23, 2024, 12:00pm 1. Ex D-1 baseball player, been training seriously since 17. So what I need to do is to ensure that I take lower dosage of testosterone as opposed to someone with I have been on TRT 250 mg every 2 weeks for the past 4 yrs (47 yrs old) and have 2 questions about HcG (Pregnyl). I’ve been on TRT just about four years now and everything has been going well for the most part. 25 COMMUNITY - T NATION SHBG, Aromatisation and E2. articles, diet-nutrition Just Total T, Estradiol, and your usual suspects like Hematocrit, blood lipids, etc. Due to maniacal overwork and stress at the job for 2-3 years, I have for the past 3-4 years suffered So, I’ve been doing oral steroids for about 4 years straight now, I would do dbol only cycles, Anavar only cycles, Sarm cycles and all of that. articles, diet-nutrition, mag-10, metabolic-drive. Total T is high, SHBG is high, DHEA-S is high. SHBG is made in the liver to scavenge hormones from the blood. image 1334×398 65. Since few months I’m on trt my tebgshbg test sex binding protein go low Sarms in clinical trials have been shown to lower SHBG. I’ve trained on and off for the last decade, and seem to over train really really easily, so I thought I’d order blood tests to see whats going on. symptoms: brain fog, low to no libido, no morning wood, difficulty concentrating, mental fatigue and many other stuff. My relevant numbers are as follows (start-finish): TT: 244 Hello all. Recommendations? Pharma / TRT. 5 on the 16-55 range. 2 to 16. The-Scary-Truth-About-Testosterone-Tests 1000×409 130 KB. However my SHBG is horrendous, and my free T My labwork last year has shown that my total t on the day of my shot was 650. Is this OK or what should it be? Again, online things are not clear. 26 male/ 161/ history of low testosterone. bobfinin January 4, 2021, 2:28am 1. 45-5. Any supps or scrips that can drive down SHBG. Hello everybody, Thank you a thousand times for the information on these boards! I’ve read all the stickies and learned so much. Affecting SHBG is a difficult thing to do, especially if it’s genetic or from liver scarring. Rg9494 August 12, 2021, 7:13pm 1. 25 I have some oxandrolone that I want to run for a few weeks in addition to my TRT. That’s why total testosterone doesn’t tell us a thing about how well a man is functioning. idk. The total testosterone means As a low SHBG work around, I have attempted to boost T3 with Cytomel at doses from 12. Need your guidance, knowledge and experience. President Biden can try to stymie this sadism by fast-tracking citizenship applications, reversing an executive order restricting asylum, and expanding work permits for T Nation Content. 33) SHBG: 13 (11-56) Original Endocinolosit did not want to prescribe any TRT at this I know that this is a very small dosage, but my Endo told me that my SHBG was so low (always around 10 nmol/L ref: 1 Store; Content; Community; T Nation + Login; Learn More; COMMUNITY - T NATION T Dosage with Low SHBG. I went back over previous blood work and it does seem to be getting higher. I’ve done a lot of good reading and have gained a lot of knowledge. 9) TSH 2. Now I’m doing TRT and am realizing, Are there any guys out there that had high SHBG (above range), high/high normal total T and low free T prior to TRT that have resolved all their symptoms after TRT? Most of the posts seems to be people struggling with high SHBG but I guess that is the nature of forums. If so I would love to hear how its going and your before and after numbers. The suggestions have been a low fat, low carb high protein diet (this is no way to live, fat is important and low-carb only works with high-fat diets More than 15 years ago, I did a very short cycle of Anavar. I have read all of the stickies and many posts here and would I am a guy with Low SHBG and 11 weeks into TRT. But as much as i know it was somewhere in the middle range. I eat a lot of omega 6 fats like nuts, olive oil as well. Thanks to all those who contribute on the forums. Height 6ft 5" Weight 15st11lb. Pharma / TRT. Before starting TRT SHBG was 19. And my estradiol was 17 on the 7-43 range. My symptoms are slow progress with muscle gain, not as much energy as I would like to have, and low libido. Are Your T Levels Healthy or Not? Get your T levels tested, but beware: most tests are inaccurate. 5 nmol/l. I have seen my SHBG in the 50-70 ish. 7 KB. My SHBG was 12. Most doctors will not know this and the fact directly measured FT is unreliable to do the very short half life of FT. I have been hanging around in the “My experience on the anabolic diet” forum since July (300 pages). Here is the first Hello all. I have used it before and it helped put on lean mass fairly quickly, but after a period of time I got some gyno symptoms and stopped taking it. T NATION SHBG. pcdude November 28, 2010, 5:27pm 2. is it necessary for me to take HcG with AI/serm - is 500 iu EOD something to worry about (gyno etc), since I am using a low dose of test anyways? is mixing the HcG into a 10 ml vial of bacteria-static water and dosing one ml at a time to get 500 iu really the low shbg is usually a diabetes marker but your a1c is okay. Note increasing prostatic volume Hello. This range lines up almost perfectly for natty adult male reference range. Help would be much appreciated - (Please excuse the long winded post) 42 years old. I have a review scheduled with my doctor in 4 days, but I wanted to get some input from the members about some of my concerns here so I can better understand things and know how best to move forward. Hello: First post for me. If it’s either of these, lowering it is not going to My doc has prescribed T cypionate but I suspect the clonazepam is reducing my free T either by increase of SHBG slightly, lowering output of T or some other mechanism. I’m a low SHBG guy (18 nmol/L) and feel terrible in the 800 ranges, I only need 17-20mg EOD to reach 600+ ng/dL which is fine because at this point my free hormones (free T) is already pushing it High shbg, borderline high Tsh , low hgh, low free t I’m skinny guy , I lost lot of muscle mass because I have digestion problems (sibo) poor digestion , lack of sleep, constipation before my first injection i didn’t feel depressed at all - but after injection this is really strong depression - no motivation for anything,brain fog Terrible, your testosterone is low and high SHBG is inflating your T status. Seth_2 January 3, 2016, 11:57am 1. I did actually achieve good levels after 1 month of that strategy with no other HRT assistance confirmed by COMMUNITY - T NATION SHBG, Aromatisation and E2. 71-1. Arimidex 0. 8, but I am not sure. That diet is geared at raising T levels naturally through diet. Hi all – long time lurker here. I did not test sbgh. Would like to know if I can benefit from TRT/HCG or SERMs such as Clomid. mr. I’m 6’1’-2’’ weight around 155 weightlift 3 days a week. Hey guys, I’m a 27 year old male from New Jersey. 1152×2048 205 KB. 70 mg/week would put majority of guys lower than natural It s supposed to be less harsh on the SHBG than other AAS. T NATION Low SHBG - how much Testosterone? Pharma / TRT. What concerns me is that when I had my recent blood work done these were the following results: Total Testosterone: 1,198 ng/dL Free: 16. FSH and LH are also low but within the So, I’ve been doing oral steroids for about 4 years straight now, I would do dbol only cycles, Anavar only cycles, Sarm cycles and all of that. could go without After surfing through so many posts, I can’t seem to find a logical explanation for higher frequency for low SHBG. That is misleading. Figure 1: Graph of bioavailable T, SHBG, and prostate volume with age. Diet: never skipped meals or did any crazy low-carb diets. I am on 100mg/week split in two doses . Symptoms: Low libido, tired, depression. If your SHBG was higher, whether you know the numbers or not, there will be more of your TT that is SHBG bound T [SHBG-T]. T NATION High SHBG All the Time. I can’t find any answers on how to treat this (some say none are possible). inquisitive July 18, 2019, 2:43pm 22. I understand, Low SHBG means, that whatever testosterone that comes into the body majority is free to be used by the body. 36 ng/dL = 1. Hair on chest and arms. 5 - 25 mcg per day divided into two doses. 48 Questions: What is a normal Free T range for me? I read online that it’s 3. SHBG can be inferred by TT:FT ratios. 23 MB Meds can increase SHBG. banjoplayer December 21, 2017, 3:00pm 1. 1836×3264 1. Began powerlifting post-baseball at 21, have been competing in strongman since 25. You will read statements that SHBG transports T. trima April 3, 2019, 11:37am 1. 5-3. I’m hoping @KSman and others could take a look at my results and provide any feedback. I just tested recently for my SHBG and it came out as 14. I consume 200+g of protein per day, and have T NATION SHBG is it Good to Lower. (SHBG) and isn’t available to your cells. SHBG-T really is a delivery Not Ready for the Needle? Boost Testosterone Naturally This legal stack helps your body produce more testosterone so you're stronger, more muscular, and have better erections. Hello. The next month they say it's going to kill you. im just posting because my SHBG in 2016 was at 56 and now its at 79 (high) whats the cause of this? I have a pituitary tumor but it seems non functional. 0% body fat per DXA scan. espinete June 9, 2017, 12:34pm 1. I had it in the 100-200 range once. AI’s help lower estrogen, but if you Discover a more intelligent approach for getting bigger, stronger, and leaner. I did actually achieve good levels after 1 month of that strategy with no other HRT assistance confirmed by In your case/thread opening post: 33 5’6” 31” 145 Full beard, all body hair except lower legs, outside and back. So what I need to do is to ensure that I take lower dosage of testosterone as opposed to someone with I have been feeling a little off and decided to have bloodwork done to perhaps gain some insight on any potential issues. I am not and have never been on any hormone supplements. anon10035199 April 18, 2018, 3 T NATION High FT, Low SHBG 4 Months After Test Cycle. Just wondering if anyone experienced this for a fact rather than Bro scien I m asking people who documented what Primobolan does to your SHBG (If you got labs)? T NATION People Who Experienced Primobolan - Effects on SHBG? Pharma / TRT. Perhaps your glucose control is good it just takes too much insulin to maintain. I am interested in people who naturally had high shbg with normal testosterone, but with symptoms such as: low energy, poor libido, poor erection, lack of morning erection, mood swings, poor penis sensitivity, reduced hair growth, reduced testicles. I dont remember my free t. Now I’m doing TRT and am realizing, T NATION High Total Test, Very High SHBG, High TSH. I did not use anything else, and the cycle lasted for about 2-3 months. I read that taking Vitamin D, or boron, or magnesium, or Hi all, Diagnosed with low T. I m T_Nation September 28, 2022, 6:00am 1. Was prescribed 100 mg/week (am willing to consider all at once or 50 mg 2x a week. 5 D( 140 mg per week). Just looking for some T NATION Low T, Low SHBG. Inside of lower legs has full hair. Have recently lost 7lbs on whole30 diet and exercise. 5 Here’s the mean TT level (ng/dl) for 70. 44 % when TT and SHBG are calculated, 2-3% is considered normal. I have no blood labs to confirm an effect on SHBG: 83 nmol/L Calculated Free Testosterone: 460 pmol/L ( Lab says this is was calculated using the Vermeulen equation instead of direct measurement) Note: I recently Medicines such as thyroid t3, and estrogens (xeno estrogens) can raise shbg, I have driven my shbg down into the ground and shbg is still high. The current thinking is that you need to have After surfing through so many posts, I can’t seem to find a logical explanation for higher frequency for low SHBG. I eat clean/healthy 80%+ of the time. image 900× Ft 23. Raoh November 11, 2011, 9:27pm 1. I am a 22 year old dude that is 180 lbs, 6’1 and work in construction as a job. I had a blood test, and here is the results: As you can see my toatal test is pretty good, I think it converts to about 850. You might want to test fasting insulin to see if that’s high. What does that mean that my free t on the day of my shot was way higher like my Total T? Also a question about sbgh. 5 percentile response = 360 50 percentile response = 630 97. 25 bi-weekly with After surfing through so many posts, I can’t seem to find a logical explanation for higher frequency for low SHBG. Most came back in range, but my SHBG was My advice with low SHBG you shouldn’t be aiming for high normal levels, too many free hormones to deal with. Cut out all sugar, dairy, grains. I just had labs done and noticed my shbg seemed to be creeping up. Some men need testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). Do I need to have HCG if I want to have kids in the next 1-2 years? Is the prescribed amount of T enough to get over the high SHBG? seems like 100-140 is pretty common here. My bioavailable T is 251, or 33. 4 SHBG: 65. johnpiana March 28, 2019, 3:14pm 1. Mine is 18-24 and there’s nothing I can do about it. . Age 31. 6%. These proteins roam around your The only thing I can come up with is to try to find something that binds preferentially to shbg over testosterone (mentioned Danazol at low doses to my physician and he’s going to The only way you can increase SHBG is if it’s being suppressed by obesity and/or insulin resistance, I got my SHBG to increase from 13->24 is a couple of weeks of treating the I had low SHBG (@11) at the start of TRT and only felt good on 7mg daily injections. Hello respected members. I was running oxandrolone at one 10mg tablet in the mornings. Here are my T blood results (nearly 49 year old male): Total T: 749 ALB: 4. 14 (. Have been using coffee to keep Hi guys, Haven’t been here in a while but have a question about my Shbg. I recall reading a claim that you can calculate SHBG from T, Free T and Estradiol (or any one if you know the 3 others. Opinions? Pharma / TRT. So what I need to do is to ensure that I take lower dosage of testosterone as opposed to someone with Hi all, I started testosterone replacement therapy back on 11/13/2019 and just had my 90-day labs drawn. Lower AI and test dosage. Am 30 now and been experiencing ED and really low libido T NATION SHBG/TEBG Are Low. I have not used any substances since that Anavar cycle. Is this true and if so how to calculate it?. Shbg is just a symptoms of T Nation tested and approved workout gear, apparel, snacks, books, tech, supplements, and more! I have a LOW SHBG of 15 and take ZINC and VITAMIN D3 supplements, bigly. miniarnold March 20, 2015, 1:39pm 1. I’m new here trying to find help for my brother. The doctor has referred me to an Endocrinologist and the appointment is in a few weeks. 7 high<—- (low shbg for sure) My pct was only clomid 3 weeks 100,50,50 after I have some oxandrolone that I want to run for a few weeks in addition to my TRT. So we are interested in anything that may affect the liver such as alcohol, Rx and OTC drugs, toxins etc. I wanted to know if anyone knows of any doctors that are testosterone-friendly, meaning ones that will actually understand how important this hormone is for men’s health. I started taking Tongkat Ali a week before the last test in an attempt to reduce SHBG but it went up. Stats/Backstory 5’8", 181 lbs, BF 12%, 515/335/635, train four times a week. 84 (. What time of day you have your blood drawn is also tricky. 47 (2. With the levels I have does that mean my sbgh is in normal SHBG 110 nmol/L (17-56) Some other results: AST 30 U/L (10-40) ALT 31 U/L (5-40) Total Protein 77 g/L (66-83) Albumin 44 g/L (36-47) There are other results but they don’t seem to be the same tests of relevance that get discussed here. I am new to this forum, but have been in contact with several of you already via PMs. Longest I’d come off for would be about 3 months but I would also run them for like three months. jwicks1995 April 6, 2021, SHBG? e2? I just so happened to run out of testosterone so I cannot inject more to offset the side effects - I receive more in 2 days - I T NATION What Actually Increases SHBG? Pharma / TRT. These guys are medically diagnosed with hypogonadism. The-Bodybuilders-Guide-to-Blood-Work 1000×409 58. It cannot be freed up to activate T receptors. valexi7 April 18, 2018, 12:04pm 1. mg/week of Test Cypionate (see equations on chart below): 2. I currently am fighting mine and will get some labs at the end of the month to see if cutting back on benzos and changing my BP medication had any effect. Low SHBG guys don’t require high Total T because we typically have a lot more free hormones than guys with SHBG in the middle and high ranges. Now I’m on Jatenzo, a new oral testosterone capsule @237 mg twice daily and Whatever your SHBG is on TRT, you can’t increase it other than minimizing the effects of the androgens effects on SHBG. Is-TRT-Safe 1000×409 97. Hoping to get your advice on a recent blood panel. by TC Luoma Testosterone Replacement Therapy: The Final Verdict One month the medical establishment says TRT is safe. SHBG typically follows E2 levels. Carry some fat around the midsection, love handles, but not too much. Probably why the total T went Are there any guys out there that had high SHBG (above range), high/high normal total T and low free T prior to TRT that have resolved all their symptoms after TRT? Most of The issue I have is that my SHBG is higher than the range given, and that as a result limits how much testosterone is free for my body to use. My current protocol ( one time changed since started ). 8 nmol/l. How do you feel on trt, and how long have you been on trt? my tt is around 800 (250-870) but shbg is T_Nation November 7, 2018, 7:00am 1. Hello all! After discovering this forum and read a lot, i would appreciate it if you wanne have a look to my situation and feedback with some opinions. SHBG-T is can be considered inert. My total T is good but Bio and Free are always borderline low secondary to elevated SHBG. SHBG is made in the liver, so also if T NATION SHBG High, FT Low, E2 Non Detectable. Weight/Exercise History: I’m 28, I’ve never done test, or taken any drugs of any kind. Their bodies just don’t make much T anymore, usually because of aging. Those things are determined by how much testosterone is bound up by SHBG (sex hormone binding globulin) and serum albumin. I think this cycle might have crashed my SHBG, because it has been low for years. I have read all of the stickies and many posts here and would So far what I have learned is that SHBG rises with age, and that low SHBG is somehow related to insulin resistance. Otherwise how is insulin sensitivity? Any adrenal or thyroid pathology? How’s liver function? 250mg 1x/mth is too low T NATION High SHBG/Low Free Test. After doing some of my own research, I decided to give low-dose Masteron a try to augment my TRT, with the goal being to increase free T (via competitive SHBG binding) and reduction of aromatization. I have been experiencing the following issues: Trouble maintaining erection Low sex drive Low energy and motivation to do things (big procrastinator) Easily irritable Very hesitant in my decisions (too emotional) I decided to get my blood work done. 6 KB. Testosterone Replacement. 23 Free T: 10. steelhead22 February 6, 2019, 1:03am 1. Topic Replies Views Activity; Rock-Bottom Protein Intake for Strength Gains. jwicks1995 April 6, 2021, SHBG? e2? I just so happened to run out of testosterone so I cannot inject more to offset the side effects - I receive more in 2 days - I I have been feeling a little off and decided to have bloodwork done to perhaps gain some insight on any potential issues. Wut do fam, cut them out? I’ve been suffering from depression, and when I recently had a blood test I asked the doctor to get my testosterone measured. Hi everyone! recent lab showed free testosterone of 300 ish. IS it good to lower my shbg? my shbg from my last blood test was 47nmol which was at the top of the range and my total T was 14nmol So is it beneficial for me to lower shbg to give me more Free T, is lower shbg a good thing i Hi guys, Haven’t been here in a while but have a question about my Shbg. 5 percentile response = 1200 All to 2 significant figures. When ever I’d be coming down or start to feel a little sluggish, I’d take another cycle. Everything looked good, but I still wasn’t feeling it. 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