“Low testosterone level while on trt?”
Not feeling any differently, I'm in good physical condition. I have type 2 diabetes and take metformin. I've been injecting testosterone for about 2 years now, one mil every two weeks. My levels have been between 800 and 1300 depending on when I get tested after injection. I recently had total testosterone tested and my number was 203. I'm not sure what's going on does that sound like a false test result?
Male | 57 years old
Medications: Metformin
Conditions: Diabetes
2 Answers
DoctorDoctor
It could be a false result, its recomendable to test free testosterone next time
Thank you ,
Luz A López , md
Ohana Kids & Family Kare
Thank you ,
Luz A López , md
Ohana Kids & Family Kare
Injectable testosterone has a half-life of about 4 days or so. Levels spike and go high but then drop rapidly. Best time to check your level is about 4-5 days after injecting. If you check blood levels a few days before injecting it is going to be low. In my opinion the best testosterone treatment is with bio-identical pellets. Check in your area to see if anyone does pellet therapy.
