Low testosterone result

[Dannyufcfan]

Hi, new member here,

I was having some issues and I suspected my testosterone level was low. My GP would not give me a blood test, though so I got one privately. The result came back at 7.01 nmol/L, which is considered low (I'm 37). I'm having a further blood test done soon.

My question is how low is this number considered? And what could be causing it? Thanks.

[Galen70]

Im afraid just testosterone on its own is not enough. You haven't said why you thought you had low testosterone. You would need a morning testosterone sample to be accurate, also SHBG , liver function ( for the albumin ) thyroid, FSH and LH to complete the picture and calculate your free testosterone and exclude other endocrine abnormalities.

[Dannyufcfan in reply to Galen70]

I did get a morning sample.

I suspected a testosterone issue due to sexual disfuction.

My GP has passed on the results to a specialist. But with the current situation that could be a long wait, so I'm curious as to why it could be so low. I have not had any other hormone related blood tests.

[Hidden in reply to Dannyufcfan]

Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism Is a possibility. I have this and it results from a problem with my pituitary gland (which is smaller than it should be). I had to have an MRI to rule out a pituitary tumour. I also had tests for prolactin and cortisol which were OK. I am now on testosterone replacement injections at 11 weekly intervals for the rest of my life.

[Dannyufcfan in reply to Hidden]

Thank you for reply.

A pituitary tumour is something at the back (or front?!) of my mind. The fact I have some other symptoms that line up with it is worrying.

I guess I'll have to wait until I can see a specialist. Not sure how long that will take in the current climate, though.

[Hidden in reply to Dannyufcfan]

Hope you can get it sorted quickly If only to take away the worry.

[Dannyufcfan in reply to Hidden]

Thanks.