I have to get a health screening done before attending health sciences college. While I'm at the doctor I want to get some blood work done too. I'm 30 years old, but I've never requested blood work before, so I just wanted to know what I should ask for them to check. I know that I want my testosterone levels checked. What should I request them to check?
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Originally posted by SDMF View PostI have to get a health screening done before attending health sciences college. While I'm at the doctor I want to get some blood work done too. I'm 30 years old, but I've never requested blood work before, so I just wanted to know what I should ask for them to check. I know that I want my testosterone levels checked. What should I request them to check?
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Originally posted by cacodaemon View PostFrom my own experience, if you want the testosterone test to be covered under your insurance you might need to claim that you suffer from erectile dysfunction. That was the spew I got from my insurance company when trying to get one covered.
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Originally posted by SDMF View PostIs Estradiol another word for estrogen?Be true to yourself and fuel your body with nothing less the highest quality supplements. Only available at TrueNutrition.com Use discount code: KSP945 to save 5% on your order!
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Originally posted by mentalflex View PostThere are three type of estrogen: estrone, estradiol and estriol. Estradiol is about 80 times more active than estriol and about 10 times more potent than estrone when looking at estrogenic effects. With that in mind, estradiol is the most important form of estrogen found in the body and most important form to monitor.
I've never had a hormone profile done before, so I don't really know anything about the procedure. Any advice is much appreciated.
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Originally posted by SDMF View PostSo, when you ask to get your hormone levels checked do they usually just check testosterone and estradiol?
I've never had a hormone profile done before, so I don't really know anything about the procedure. Any advice is much appreciated.
Ask your Doc what tests he/she plans on having done and if you want something else ask if they would be willing to have that done too.
Typically a male hormone panel will have these on it along with others, but you need to check with your Doc and the lab.Be true to yourself and fuel your body with nothing less the highest quality supplements. Only available at TrueNutrition.com Use discount code: KSP945 to save 5% on your order!
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Originally posted by mentalflex View PostThere are quite a few hormones in the body lol
Ask your Doc what tests he/she plans on having done and if you want something else ask if they would be willing to have that done too.
Typically a male hormone panel will have these on it along with others, but you need to check with your Doc and the lab.
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Originally posted by SDMF View PostSo, are testosterone and estradiol the main ones to make sure they check for?
You can research your health concerns and associated lab tests here: http://labtestsonline.org/ and here: http://www.lef.org/Vitamins-Suppleme...lood-Tests.htmBe true to yourself and fuel your body with nothing less the highest quality supplements. Only available at TrueNutrition.com Use discount code: KSP945 to save 5% on your order!
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When I went in for testosterone panels, they didn't do any Estro tests. Now I'm going back soon to get those levels checked since starting TRT. My main concern is that once starting TRT, my E2 levels are gonna go up even more than I feel they already are. Just ask the doc what's covered, and if there's something you want, just ask if they'll do that as well.…Time is so precious….and you need to ask yourself, what are you going to do today but more importantly, you need to ask yourself – how are you going to do it?
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Originally posted by mark! View PostWhen I went in for testosterone panels, they didn't do any Estro tests. Now I'm going back soon to get those levels checked since starting TRT. My main concern is that once starting TRT, my E2 levels are gonna go up even more than I feel they already are. Just ask the doc what's covered, and if there's something you want, just ask if they'll do that as well.
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I'm 28, and over weight. My test numbers came back low, so I was put on a topical gel. It worked for a bit, then I started having the same symptoms, low sex drive, feeling lazy, etc. I started injections 3 weeks ago, haven't noticed anything amazing yet, so we're still tweaking dosages. So yes, all of my TRT is done through my Dr.…Time is so precious….and you need to ask yourself, what are you going to do today but more importantly, you need to ask yourself – how are you going to do it?
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