noqcks
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- Feb 8, 2020
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Im going to be honest. I have no ******* idea how the endocrine system works, which is why I'm reaching out for help.
I've had gynocomastia since around 16 years of age and have never been able to rid myself of it.
Additionally, I seem to have some interesting things going on with LH/FSH levels and have also been having low libido/ED lately. Feeling more anxious than usual, rather than feeling powerful like I should.
Here's the notes from the blood report:
"The level of FSH is slightly high, though the testosterone level is normal. Higher gonadotropin levels, with low or even normal testosterone levels, suggest that hypogonadism may be present (meaning the testes are working hard to produce enough testosterone). Causes of elevated gonadotrophin levels include side effects from chemotherapy or radiation, infection (eg mumps) and the effects of some medication (eg cimetidine). Signs of hypogonadism might include decrease libido (sexual desire) and erectile problems, decreased body mass, sparse hair growth amongst others. I suggest you have a word with your doctor about this finding if you have any concerns."
I was reading about SERMs and thinking of trying Raloxifene to kill two birds with one stone, as I think it's been known to help both gynocomastia and hypogonadism.
Anyone have thoughts on this?
Should I not try a SERM?
Anyone have experience with SERMS?
Profile:
27y/o male
6'3
204lbs
History
- history of chemotherapy at age 19
Problem:
- gynocomastia
- secondary hypogonadism
Bloodwork:
I've had gynocomastia since around 16 years of age and have never been able to rid myself of it.
Additionally, I seem to have some interesting things going on with LH/FSH levels and have also been having low libido/ED lately. Feeling more anxious than usual, rather than feeling powerful like I should.
Here's the notes from the blood report:
"The level of FSH is slightly high, though the testosterone level is normal. Higher gonadotropin levels, with low or even normal testosterone levels, suggest that hypogonadism may be present (meaning the testes are working hard to produce enough testosterone). Causes of elevated gonadotrophin levels include side effects from chemotherapy or radiation, infection (eg mumps) and the effects of some medication (eg cimetidine). Signs of hypogonadism might include decrease libido (sexual desire) and erectile problems, decreased body mass, sparse hair growth amongst others. I suggest you have a word with your doctor about this finding if you have any concerns."
I was reading about SERMs and thinking of trying Raloxifene to kill two birds with one stone, as I think it's been known to help both gynocomastia and hypogonadism.
Anyone have thoughts on this?
Should I not try a SERM?
Anyone have experience with SERMS?
Profile:
27y/o male
6'3
204lbs
History
- history of chemotherapy at age 19
Problem:
- gynocomastia
- secondary hypogonadism
Bloodwork: