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Have Low Testosterone Levels. Started To Take Self Injection. What Should Be The Dosage?
Question: i have low T and am doing self injection started with 1ml every 2 weeks and had my level chcked after 6 weeks it was at 600 (started at 320) so Doc dropped time of injection and dose to 1/2 mil a month and re tested 8 weeks later and my t was at 240 what in the world i then was instructed to go back to 1ml every 2 weeks and had numeros viles of blood taken to do psa and platelet count ect. why would my count drop to less than when i started? prostate check was done to include a smear and sex drive is great just tired and iratable
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The testosterone levels at 240 are not too low to cause a worry. Since the libido and the prostate check was normal, such a variation in the testosterone levels may be related to the decreased dosage schedule.
It needs a few months for a proper dosage regulation after repeated blood tests to have a normal testosterone levels. Please be patient and follow your doctor's advise. This variation can be controlled after finding out the cause of the problem.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
Thanks for posting your query.
The testosterone levels at 240 are not too low to cause a worry. Since the libido and the prostate check was normal, such a variation in the testosterone levels may be related to the decreased dosage schedule.
It needs a few months for a proper dosage regulation after repeated blood tests to have a normal testosterone levels. Please be patient and follow your doctor's advise. This variation can be controlled after finding out the cause of the problem.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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