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Re: Serum testosterone levels
From: anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 10 Sep 2003 10:10:21 -0500 (CDT)
I wouldn't be too concerned. As I am sure you know, hormones fluctuate
and test results can sometimes be off. If it is still that high or any
higher on your next follow-up test, I would discuss this with your
doctor; Maybe ask about increasing the Metformin dosage.
At Tue, 9 Sep 2003, Amy wrote:
>
>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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