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Hi peeps,

So I saw an endo last week and went through my last set of blood tests.  Apparently I have negligible T levels in my system, like undetectable levels, zero/zilch/nada.  I'm on spiro rather than any sort of GnRH type med, so I was under the impression that I should have some amounts of the stuff in my system.

He didn't seem concerned by this at all, but I'm wondering if this could cause any issues in the long run/should I get this looked into further?

Has anyone else had the same kind of readings?  Is this something that I need to worry about?

The last few times I've had my T level checked, it came back low enough that it was within my lab's margin of error.

Yes, it's too low, but my gyno and I are seeing if a reduced dose of my AA allows it to come up a little.

I'm on spiro. My T levels always come up undetectable. My doctor seems to think that's a good thing.

Quote from: kelly_aus on April 23, 2014, 08:14:24 AM
The last few times I've had my T level checked, it came back low enough that it was within my lab's margin of error.

Yes, it's too low, but my gyno and I are seeing if a reduced dose of my AA allows it to come up a little.

I thought it was a tad low, I've been a lot less outgoing and a bit more of a shut in since the beginning of the year and I wonder if this could be why (though strangely my sex drive seems unaffected, unless that's just the sweet sailor jerrys/pink wine ;D )

I've got another endo appointment in June IIRC, I may pop to my GP before then to make sure there are updated results before I next see him.

The ideal goal is to have your estrogen be within the female range, as well as having testosterone levels within the female range. The female testosterone range is of course low, but it's not non-existent.

My SRS surgeon hinted towards adding a testosterone supplement post-op as it aides things like self-lubrication, libido, etc.

I am in the same boat and I am not on an anti-androgen. I saw the specialist a few weeks ago and they said that it needs looking at but booked me an appointment a couple of months from now, so I don't think its urgent. They said something about it possibly being related to other hormones levels and the the centres endo would run an extensive blood work and other stuff to figure it out.

Quote from: Kaylee on April 23, 2014, 08:01:56 AM
Hi peeps,

So I saw an endo last week and went through my last set of blood tests.  Apparently I have negligible T levels in my system, like undetectable levels, zero/zilch/nada.  I'm on spiro rather than any sort of GnRH type med, so I was under the impression that I should have some amounts of the stuff in my system.

He didn't seem concerned by this at all, but I'm wondering if this could cause any issues in the long run/should I get this looked into further?

Has anyone else had the same kind of readings?  Is this something that I need to worry about?

I am FtM, not MtF, but I can tell you that when I was on Depo Provera for 6 years (before transition, as birth control) it replaced all my hormones with progesterone so the tiny little bitsy amount of testosterone and estrogen my body could've made from the ovaries, it wasn't. I ended up with dental issues and needing a lot of fillings, had a few teeth removed, now everything's fine and fixed but it was still drama. I use sensitive toothpaste to this day. When I started taking testosterone, I stopped having issues with cavities and the like.

Just see how things go. If you notice dental issues then they could be the first sign you're losing bone condition and you could need a little tiny T booster occasionally so you keep your teeth healthy but if nothing seems wrong then you should be fine for now, and possibly all through the future.

:)