Originally Posted by mravg
Your testosterone level is right in the middle of the normal range, and it is not the problem. The drop in testosterone between the 2 tests can just be a fluctuation in your level, which varies greatly throughout the day. It is highest first thing in the morning. If you had one test in the morning and the next in the afternoon, you can see a big difference. Unless you continue to see a continuing trend of lower levels over time and several tests, don’t worry about it.
My testosterone level is around the same as yours, and I am constantly horny.
I would strongly suggest NOT messing with androgel, unless you want to rely on it for the rest of your life. It will kill your natural testosterone production, which would be a damn shame since your body is doing a perfectly fine job of producing adequate amounts of T for you.
I would look into psychotherapy, not because I think your crazy, but it seems to be the only thing you haven’t explored, and many doctors have failed to find a physical cause.
I would also continue to look for specialists in this area who would be willing to study you in depth.
I once saw a story about a guy with a tumor who was producing too much estrogen, and never had a sex drive and didn’t even shave. After they found it, he basically turned into a different person. It might have nothing to do with you, but there is an answer for you somewhere. Good luck.
I always make sure to get my blood tests first thing in the morning because of the variation. Yeah I only did the Androgel for those 5 weeks and never did it again after another guy told me the same thing. My doctor gave me Testim to try but I never have. Some folks ask me about an MRI. I had a severe migraine last April and drove myself to the emergency room. The doctor there made me promise to get one set up immediately and I did but it didn’t show anything.