Suggest Ways To Improve TSH Level

Posted on Fri, 9 Jan 2015

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Question : Sir I am a 32 years old male. I have been taking medicine for thyroid 50mcg since last 2 yrs. Of late i have finding a low urge for sexual activities. I did my testosterone levels checked yesterday and the reports show its 433. But when i checked my testosterone levels on march 2014 it was 568. So for this age is this level very low. Should i need any testosterone suppliments. Is there any permanent cure. My height is 6.1ft and weight is 90kgs. Please suggest.

i also did my tsh levels 2 months back and it was 6.

Answered by Dr. Binu Parameswaran Pillai (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Normal Testosterone values

Detailed Answer:
Good day,
Noted your concern.
Your TSH is 6 and you may need to increase Thyroxine to 75 mcg daily. Your testosterone levels are good. We take a value less than 300 as low. Testosterone is a hormone and values can vary based on time, food, etc. However, your Testosterone values are normal. You have to always test TESTOSTERONE in fasting state between 7 to 9 AM.

You do not need any testosterone supplements. It is worth checking one other hormone called as "Prolactin"
Regards
Binu

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar