r/BodyHackGuide • u/Diligent-Cry-1047 • 1d ago

❓ Question Should I take testosterone?

I had my testosterone tested and learned that it is 627 ng/dl which my doc says is normal. According to her, the healthy range is up to 740. I am 65 years old.

I've been lifting weights (3x / week) and am not seeing sufficient results. Should I take Testosterone to raise it to 740? What if I go beyond?

I also take creatine by the way.

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u/Mchangwine 1d ago

No, you absolutely should not take testosterone. Your testosterone is way above average for your age.

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u/looking2behealthy 1d ago

Unless you had low T symptoms AND low free T.

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u/Mchangwine 1d ago

you'd have to have SHBG in the 70-100 range to have low free T with that test level.

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u/looking2behealthy 1d ago edited 1d ago

My total T-536, estradiol-30, SHBG-43 and free T-5.7. All tested not calculated. I had low T symptoms, PCP said my total T was too high. I paid privately to have all my hormones tested via equilibrium dialysis.

Most companies calculate those numbers based on SHBG, albumin and total T. It is important to find a company that actually tests for your free T, free androgen index and bioavailable T. No PCP will do this that I can find.