Posted by doxogenic boy on September 26, 2013, at 7:24:36
In reply to Re: Low testosterone level - medication-induced?, posted by Hugh on September 25, 2013, at 18:02:33
> Raising testosterone through injections or the patch or the gel frequently elevates mood. Have you had your estradiol level checked? High estrogen can drive down free testosterone levels, even if you're taking supplemental testosterone.
Thanks for your reply.
I am going to check my estradiol levels tomorrow. If I have too high estradiol levels, how can that be treated?I haven't started with testosterone injections yet, but that will be considered when the new test results are available.
Also these will be checked tomorrow:
luteinizing hormone
follicle stimulating hormone
prolactin
dihydrotestosterone
sex hormone binding globulin
cortisol (morning levels)Testosteron and luteinizing hormone will be checked too, to find out if they still are too low. I hope this isn't medication-induced, because I am very satisfied with my meds - I am not depressed. The only reason for me to take testosterone injections, is to treat hypoactive sexual desire.
Or are there more reasons to take testosterone when the levels are too low?
- doxogenic
Earlier TRD/anxiety
300 mg tianeptine, 6 X 50 mg successfully since Oct 2009
20 mcg liothyronine
40 mg escitalopram
100 mg trimipramine
50 mg agomelatine
600 mg quetiapine
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