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Serum testosterone levelsFrom: Amy (anonymous@obgyn.net)Tue, 9 Sep 2003 21:57:03 -0500 (CDT)
Hello Everyone! First, my question. Back in June my testosterone level was at 68.0 ng/dL. At my August re-test it was up to 116.0 ng/dL. I understand the reference range to be that 0. is low and 35.0 is high. Just how bad is this? I am a bit freaked by this - I get sent this lab-test result sheet from the doc's office along with some stupid form letter that only has the "Make no changes" box checked. I call the doc's office and the nurse says that it is not "at a scary level", that my sugars are fine, and that if the doctor had been concerned, I would have been notified. I expressed my frustration with my acne, and that I didn't understand why I couldn't at least be prescribed something that would clear up my face. She said the metformin I am taking was supposed to help with that. Again, I get the "take your medication as prescribed and keep your appointments" speech. By that time I was so mad I just hung up on her. Any input you have regarding that would be much appreciated (the testosterone, not my having hung up on the nurse). Secondly, some background info. I was diagnosed with IR about a year ago and started taking 500mg of metformin 2x daily. Additionally, I take blood pressure meds, neurontin for peripheral neuropathy pain in my feet, Actos, Lopid (high triglycerides), various vitamins and those nasty fish oil capsules, ortho-evra (which I re-started about a week ago in hopes of it helping clear up my face), and anti-depressants. I distinctly recall my first appointment with this endocrinologist - he was almost giddy as he kept ticking off marks on his chart and exclaiming how I was a "textbook case". How exciting for him, and utterly dismal for me. I hadn't had a regular period for 5 years until about 6mos to 1yr ago (no, I didn't miss it - fertility is simply not a concern of mine right now). Let me add that I'm 28 and overweight. Overweight enough to have a BMI of 36. I'm on a low-carb (30grams of carbs per meal) diet and have lost 10 pounds in the past two months. If there's anything else you want to know, ask me. Thanks!
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