OMG!! All mental health professionals need to be telling patients to get their testosterone levels checked instead of throwing pills at them! Good video, wish all mental health professionals thought like you!
@@LordDirus007 I'm thinking of starting trt my levels are at 227ng and my doc wont put me on it because he says it could mess with fertility. I've done my due diligence and i think its the high time i source it out from the streets.
@@commentscopyrightattorney5543 Please don't buy from the streets. Who knows what you'll be getting there, or what shady stuff you'll be supporting by injecting money into illegal drug trade. Low 200s is more than low enough to recommend a therapeutic dose. Maybe just talk to a different doctor, or insist on a closer look with your current one. Fertility may not even be an issue if you're not interested in having children, and the fertility side effects of low T can often be mitigated with alternate treatments or by tapering (under supervision) while trying for children. God bless.
G-d bless this woman for posting this. My depression was horrible until they found out that I had Low T due to COVID infection. It was brutal and felt i was a total nobody. What a big difference now that my hormones are normal.
I'm a woman who suddenly developed an anxiety disorder overnight. (I've had depression for awhile.) I was tested for everything by my GP & OB/GYN. I was found to have less than half the testosterone a woman should have. I decided to do some research on testosterone. I didn't realize that low T played such an important role in depression/anxiety disorder or that depression in men often went unrecognized due to their symptoms usually being different. I start medication next week. Good luck, guys. Maybe we'll get some relief soon.
I'm not sure but ,if anyone else is searching for best testosterone for men try Mackorny Increase Testosterone Blueprint (do a google search ) ? Ive heard some great things about it and my colleague got excellent results with it.
@Bama Belle Great Video! Excuse me for the intrusion, I would love your initial thoughts. Have you researched - Ponictoria Bewildering Predominance (search on google)? It is a good exclusive guide for eliminating your erectile dysfunction without the headache. Ive heard some pretty good things about it and my coo-worker after many years got cool success with it.
As a young male, after switching so many antidepressants ,antipsychotics and benzos, after seeing so many psychiatrists no one ever told me i might have testosterone defficiency. This video changed the game for me. You are really a Godsent dr.Marks. God bless you,Thank you for helping so many people!
@@nelcorazs unfortunately it did not work for me in the long term, it actually increased my anxiety as more time passed by, i am now on Paxil and it's working for me.Sorry for the late response
I am a 22 year old man who spent the last 4 years taking countless medications and seeing several psychiatrists for my mental health but nothing worked. Just happened to have a blood test done last week and found out my testosterone level is very low. Seeing my primary doctor about it tomorrow! Hopefully this is the reason because I’m losing hope.
Guys I’m 39, found out I had low T. Was put on Clomid to boost T and preserve my fertility with wife. My T went from 170 to 590… And I’ll tell you I feel like a different person. Had no idea I had such debilitating depression and anxiety. Been seeing Psychiatrist for years and no improvements. So yes get your T checked Bc I feel amazing and have no depression
Im very glad I found this video. I am FTM transgender who has taken testosterone supplementation (injections) for 4 years now and it baffles me that this connection between low mood and low testosterone has never been drawn... due to a severe depression I often found myself administering my shot 1-3 days late. I was never able to get it on track because my mood only got worse each week. it was only once i began taking the medication on time that my depression lifted.
Please don’t take testosterone you are women. Don’t mutilate your body, please seek help. Your disorder probably comes from trauma or other hormonal deficiencies. Accept reality and detransition. Im really wishing you the best
Psychiatrists need more training wtf. Some of them have 'tunnel vision'. It's either antidepressants or counselling (or whatever they call it) or nothing.
Lovely Video clip! Sorry for the intrusion, I would appreciate your opinion. Have you considered - Peyadison Initial Principality (probably on Google)? It is a smashing one off guide for discovering how to get rid of depression minus the hard work. Ive heard some pretty good things about it and my best friend Jordan at very last got amazing success with it.
@@johnmoore1495 I hear you I'm going through this and I'm in my 30s. I have low t and they didn't even bother testing for it when I've been getting worsening anxiety depression. They just tried ssri after ssri and sent me to a psych and have me Klonopin. I took it upon myself to ASK and demand a tlbloodtest for T and sure enough it's low. I don't know if it's the main issue of my problem but it could be. I don't know if I should try the patches to boost it or what way is best
I was diagnosed with this problem. I started taking t 3 weeks ago with a shot per week and and i just realized halfway through your video i told my mom i am less depressed today...and I told her i might be coming out of depression and only now listening to your video inconnected the two it must be from low testosterone. 🤩🤘 depression has stolen 1 year of my life and maybe anhedonia will go away...i hope so. Im one of the self loathing ones
Great video Doc. You have a way to summarize without dumbing down. Unfortunately here in Canada, GPs refuse to test total T or even SHBG because it's too expensive!
Hi Marhou! Thanks, I put some effort toward doing just that. Some topics are harder to that than others. I have one coming up in a few weeks on generic meds and bioequivalence. That took some work to keep it consumable without losing people with details. If GP's won't test total T, how do they screen for low testosterone?
No they don't lol I live in Toronto and had absolutely no problem getting my levels checked. And had no problem getting taro testosterone gel and/or delatestryl prescriptions prescribed.
That's a shame. Hypogonadism is a hormonal problem with psychiatric manifestations. Maybe in your area the endocrinologist are the ones who treat this.
It seems how TRT is treated unfortunately depends on what part of the US you live. Do you have any clinics specializing in male health in your area. When I lived in Midwest it was responsibility of the PCP and insurance required patients visit the office once every 2 weeks for injections. It would have added more stress to my work/family life. I now live near Boston and even though ~ 1.5 hour drive there are several wonderful doctors and clinics focused solely on male specific healthcare (prostate conditions, sexual issues, TRT). I now see them bi-annually unless need to more, just pick up my Rx (including needles, alcohol swabs, etc) at Walgreens (dirt cheap if have insurance BTW). They teach you how and when to self-inject at home. I’ve been on for 4 years and it has improved every aspect of my life. I’m a better dad, husband, son to my elderly parents, mentally sharper, better service to my customers, employees, friends, strangers even better dad to my Dogs 😂 I had been been self-medicating w alcohol before, I noticed I quickly lost all desire to drink booze, have not touched a drop in 4 years. Even able to stop my as-needed anxiety med PS: Unfortunately gels, patches are Not effective or close to the same. I didn’t think I could self-inject, but you Can and now I can do it in my sleep! Thank you Dr Tracey for discussing this topic! Your videos are Great 👍
What happens after a testosterone cycle? Will the human body be able to refresh and produce the right amount specific to that age? I think the best doctor comes from within. If you understand life you will know that keeping in shape and staying physically active is the answer.
TRT saved my LIFE. I am 78 and I feel like a 20 year old in many ways. Lower blood sugar, no more METFORMEN for D2. Lower BP lost 64 pounds and eat like a hog. The REASON i have no side effects is my dr. ALSO put me on 1MG Anastrozole 2 times a week. ONLY the pro Drs. know this trick. It shrinks the prostate, stops hair loss by blocking ESTORGEN, the key break down product of TRT treatment. Anastrozole stops all the Estrogen side effects!! Search for TRT and Estrogen to learn more.
I’m 32 I been going through depression for 12 years now. I got my testosterone checked today. It was 265. The doctor told me I had the test levels of a 65 year old man. I started trt today hoping for a change
It has helped I’m on 100 mg a week. I been working out and feel like I have more of drive towards life. I gain some muscle and weight I went from 140 to 155 currently. I always been skinny 155 is the most I weight. I still have my moments of depression but I also got into mindful meditation and letting go of childhood trauma and certain events. I made great progress from last year. It hasn’t been easy but it’s worth it if your going through depression for so long. Also I moved and stopped speaking to most of my family members who are toxic and narcissistic I even put my mother on blocked on my phone I should of done that years ago. Back to the TRT it’s worth it try it
@@tzahi12370 Hi buddy, i share the same journey as you and i would like you to guide me down this road. Do you mind sharing your Insta so that we can chat?
Bodies are so complicated! It's over whelming the number of chemical reactions going on inside of each of us every minute of every day. Truly shows how every one of us is different and we all require different protocols. Do you have an opinion on BIO Identical hormone replacement? The kind administered via an MD where blood levels are monitored and hormones adjusted.
Hey Patty. Yes bodies are complicated. I don't have much of an opinion about bioidentical hormones. I haven't read anything that shows how they a make a difference from traditional hormone treatments. I think its more of a marking thing - but then again I don't prescribe them so I may be missing the latest info.
Hey Doc, thanks for taking your time to make this videos they really do make a difference and help a lot of people thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us..
The biggest issue is the doctors and therapist. They don't mentioned this issues when you tell them anxiety and depression. All they do is prescribed antidepressant . The biggest remedy is stop watching adult site , do regular exercise and reduced nicotine intake.
Dr. Mark's, you are just so wonderful. You provide great information in easy to understand terms. You present everything calmly. And, my husband and I love that you post the main points of your discussion in the area below the arrow. Thank you so much for this truly amazing public service. Sue
Thanks Sue! Sometimes I've forgotten to put bullet points in the description and I've thought "does anyone read it anyway?" Now I will make sure I have something there - when there's something to summarize.🙂
My God, you are first psych that made this connection. I had a mild anemia ( pale skin also ), no libido, ed and endocrinologist sent me to psych that put me on SSRI's and benzos. They did nothing for me and I complained that my low mood is related to having no energy, no sex drive and can not concentrate, I had to go to one of those low T clinics to get a script because I am not willing to try dozen different psych meds and feel like shit, Not to mention that benzo/SSRI made even more depressed, sleepy, but I just did not care about anything, I do not want to be a zombie, I want to live and function normally
Thank you for raising awareness of this issue Dr Marks. I was wondering if you knew any more details about this in pre-treatment trans women please. I started becoming depressed as soon as I hit puberty and I was on SSRIs for years. Then a routine test at a gender clinic revealed that my testosterone was 5.3nmol/l (10.2nmol/l when retested) and my endo said my testicles were abnormally soft and on one occasion my FSH and LH were not in the correct range and my prolactin was elevated. An MRI ruled out a prolactinoma. I was under 30 and not on any other medication at the time and I don't have any of the other conditions you mentioned like diabetes. The depression quickly disappeared once I got on estrogen therapy and the things I used to feel depressed about the most weren't connected to being trans. Later on I was diagnosed with ADHD and autism. But pre-transition my fertility test came back normal so I think that rules out stuff like Klinefelter's. I do have a femoroacetabular impingement and I had a missing baby tooth and a gemini tooth came through in the same position when I got my adult teeth and my aunty was born with a cleft lip, and I read that these kinds of things are sometimes associated with XYY syndrome. I've met other trans women whose depression stuck with them after starting HRT, so my case seems a bit unusual.
This is great content and describes me to a T. My doctor was reluctant to test my testosterone because as he said I have very good muscle mass so I am probably fine. Come to find out I am not fine I had two tests and both were well below the bottom of normal./
Age 36, Depression most of my adult life. Memory and confusion issues. I tested at extreme low end of normal for free T, and borderline hypo thyroid levels. Because I am still in normal range I can’t get help even though my average T is equal to someone normally age 70. I am being tortured. I need help.
Thanks for your video, it was very educational. But I have a question related to the sources you've used while making it. Could you please leave the links to the scientific articles/sources which you used so I could read more about the topic. Thanks in advance
Ι have ADHD and persistent with no reason no energy and negativity. I was checked for testosterone and it was found low! Soon I will start testosterone replacement therapy. I am not depressed but without a reason I feel negativity all the time. No energy at all.
What about depression and anxiety causing low testosterone. How would you know what is the root of the problem ? Depression/anxiety also causes irritability/anger/low stress tolerance and everything else you mentioned in the video
The important measure is Free-T, not Total-T. Measurement of it is difficult for labs. Alternatively you can measure Total-T, SHBG, and Albumin and compute Free-T from those. There is no "normal" for the level of Free-T that resolves Low-T symptoms for everybody. The majority men get resolution in the range of 20-40ng/dl, but others require over 50ng/dl, while a few can get by with less than 10ng/dl. Proper TRT requires titrating supplementation to the lowest level that RESOLVES SYMPTOMS, not to some imaginary "normal" lab numbers. Most Endocrinologists and Urologists do not have a CLUE about doing TRT properly. Neither do all men's health clinics, but some do, and those are the ones you want to find and use. Remember, proper TRT is to relieve Low-T symptoms, not a passport to legally get bodybuilding drugs for amateur athletes. Those guys use 10--50 times as many androgens as men seeking Low-t relief need.
I am 28 years old and I have 78 ng/dl. MUCH MUCH lower than the normal range and this was taken at 9am. I had a test previous and it was at 28 ng/dl. FSM, LH, TSH, and Prolactin were normal, so this is indicative of something other than a pituitary issue. I am so tired of feeling like complete trash. The problem is, I don’t want to go on TRT because it inhibits production of natural T which means I won’t have children. This has been a tough situation and me and my wife as we just got married in September and these issue have plagued me for the last year
@@amgnico yes that is total testosterone. I go for a new set of tests this week. I have been taking clomiphene for the symptoms and it seems to have helped some
Ive had depression anxiety on and off since 20s, also low sperm count, late puberty, poor concentration always irritable. Im now 50 and still the same patchy facial hair still. Think i may possibly need to get tested privately
This happens to women too! Been on testosterone and estrogen for three years. It is a lifesaver. I can tell when my HRT pellet is wearing off. I start getting a lot of the above symptoms mentioned. The stress intolerance is horrible. Puts me in a bad mood. Once I get my new pellet, after about 4-5 days, I start coming back to life! I feel like I can handle anything. I stop “catastrophising”. This shit is real for both men and women. Oh for the ladies. Don’t be scared 😱. It’s nothing that a little Electrolysis couldn’t handle.😅
For any younger fellas out there, don't listen to the typical "testosterone drops as you age" trope if you don't feel good. My T levels cratered into hypogonadism out of nowhere at age 30.
If anything saw palmetto increases testosterone very slightly since it blocks the conversion to dht. Since dht is more androgenic it might worsen the androgen deficiency, but not by decreasing testosterone.
Why would you want to measure at its peak when looking for the defiancy? Surely when measuring a deficiency you look for a low point. No use something being just in normal if later it’s going to drop into sub par. Like in oil pressure in car. Not use measure the pressure at 2500 rpm if at idle the pump is crapping out and the bearings getting no oil.
Totally agree. Why measure t at its highest? So they can say your fine and than later in the day it drops and the while time you feel like shit? Lol I agree
I have never had issues before but the last 2-3 years my energy has tanked and my sleep quality is crap. I think my sleep is affecting my T... But my libido and strength are fine. I just feel run down. Levels were 340. I am 34. So not terrible but certainly not great.
🚨🚨 I hope you see this Dr Tracey. Thanks for your work. Is this link, between low Testosterone in men and depression, also true for the Dysthymia and major depression. Or is it just for depressed moods
Hi Dr Tracey, could you please do a video on this topic regarding women? I've been noticing comments online about women using TRT to treat depression and anxiety. I want to learn more but havent been seeing any clear information when I look it up online.
There's lots of different stats out there depending on the study source. I couldn't quickly find one for men under 30 because it's so rare - unless you have a different problem like a pituitary tumor.
I'm 28 and being treated. A blood test is required to measure. If you suffered with depression, anxiety, and the inability to sleep like I have. Trt is a godsend.
Thank you Dr. Marks and good to see you, hopefully Michael didn't hit your area too hard. On the subject of the video - are there any natural herbal remedies you aware of which can be used to regain testosterone level? And are there any side effects in the long run?
Will antidepressants offset testosterone replacement therapy? I know that antidepressants have a reputation for affecting the libido, and I know testosterone increases the libido. Will there be any problems with taking both an antidepressant and testosterone?
I know this isn't related to the video but I wanted to ask you something. I am mostly depressed(and suicidal) for maybe a week or two and then I get happy and think the world is great for a couple of days. I don't do anything drastic, I'm just happy for a couple of days and not sad at all. Do I have bipolar disorder or depression? I've been to a couple of psychiatrists and some say I have bipolar and some say depression.
Hi Delfin. It's hard for me to say from what you've told me. But I will say hypomania usually causes some problems at some level, but sometimes the episodes go unnoticed because it feels good. Another thing is people who spend a lot of time depressed, when they recover and are not depressed, they can question if they are manic - but really it's just that they are not depressed. Where it matters is whether you will do better with a mood stabilizer or not. Sometime people with bipolar 2 (where that hypomania may go unnoticed) will not do as well with antidepressants. I did a video comparing bipolar d/o vs depression. You should take a look. th-cam.com/video/AM7vf5HJxaQ/w-d-xo.html
If you have low t and decide not to take testosterone replacement therapy, what are some ways you can cope with this condition and still live a healthy life?
Can’t find anything on high testosterone in men, who suffer with anxiety. Can you please send me in the right direction to find this information please.
Thanks for the informative video, Dr. Marks. I was wondering if the following meds cause low testosterone: Wellbutrin, Trazodone, and Zopiclone? Thank you, Dr. Mark's.
I have pcos . I only got a proper diagnosis after my onset of anxiety last a friend of my who has Graves’ disease stugested getting check for hormones problems as The anti depressants didn’t work.
3 years of hell 8 docs later and not one checked my vitamins or testosterone and I did it my self at home with a test called let’s get checked .. and we’ll well we’ll what do ya know vitamin D is extremely low and waiting on my testosterone test took one already it came back low doing a blood one to be sure we really have to be our own doctors and be well prepared to tell them what we want because for whatever reason which would be probably they don’t make enough money would be my guess they don’t like checking vitamins or they don’t know much about them I’ve watched enough on TH-cam being that I’ve learned more than what the doctors tell me and I can’t tell you how many people have had a hard time getting her doctors To check vitamin levels glad to see this take care thank you
@The Creature 911 .. crazy journey , however they found out I had sleep apnea sever for years so have me on c pap machine and it seems to be helping the most . Only been on it for about a month
very informative, although I clicked in the hopes this could include information of testosterone in people of all genders, including folks who are medically transitioning through HRT in either direction. I am curious why it would be the case that low testosterone would cause depression in cisgender men, and would this also affect trans-feminine and trans-masculine spectrum folks who are medically transitioning through HRT?
That would’ve been too much to cover in this video. In general I try to keep my videos focused on one topic. it gets complicated sorting out the mood affects that testosterone levels have when supplementation is involved.
Thnx Doc. I’m on treatment now, but my levels have been creeping up. My dose has been dropped to 80mg/ wk. any insight would be great And U feel Awesome
It's not normal. Testing in endocrinology is a JOKE. The "normal" range is 200-1000. That is a huge range and is applicable to men from age 18-elderly. You shouldnt be measuring the same hormone level of a 20 year old to a 60 year old. Realistically you should be at 700+
@@OMFGLOLROTFLWTF where do you get your info from. 700 plus are you kidding. maybe if youre 118. even an average 20 year old is 400- 550. The average 38 year old man is 350-400. Without trt there would basically be no men at age 38 with 700 plus test levels...
Thanks Dr. Tracey I gor 15 kgs for just one year, was drinking a lot, day by day and last year in August I got first panic attack and blood pressure at high levels. After a month I started medications such as anti-depressants and inhibitors, breasts was growing, but now I'm not getting attacks, also was fighting against agoraphobia, even now I am not fully healthy from agoraphobia, but things have been changed to right direction. Was it caused by alcohol? Also I was sleeping less than 6-7 hours for years. Thank you Dr. Tracey
I don’t know that alcohol what causes that but it can be a factor. For example people will use alcohol to self medicate anxiety. But I wouldn’t expect it to cause everything you described.
Thank you for the video. I have a question regarding the bit where you said testosterone level is the highest at 8am. What if someone has a night shift job and works till 7 am and then sleeps 8 am to 3pm. Will they still have highest testosterone at 8am or does those level change according to your working/resting cycle ?
Excellent question Amar! I know that sleep affects testosterone level production and your circadian cycle has less impact than actual sleep times.When I suspect a man may have low testosterone, I refer him to his primary care doctor for testing and possible treatment. So I don't know if adjustments have to be made for a shift worker. If you were to get tested, bring this up with your doc so he/she can see if you should get your level at a different time.
how about doing testosterone replacement therapy combined with anti depressants wheter to solve depression/anxiety or to counteract ssri sexual disfunction
I had all the symptoms of low T then my Doctor gave me the TRT treatment and my life changed my first injection. I was on the juice baby and everything was good. More energy, happy, less stress, horny, having fun, love my job. It was a miracle and then after 3 years my body starts feeling the ups and downs of the medication crashing effects. After a while I started getting panic attacks and so I quit cold turkey. Now after two years off it my body is feeling the side effects of low T again. I gonna do blood work and see if I need to go back on it. Low T system suck...
If u get on abilify and take caberogline ur testosterone would be normalized but still experiencing Erectile dysfunction because of SSRIs .u have to see an endocrinologist to get it prescribed
@@andymarin9534 I take depakote olazapine benadryl and haldol for my bipolar I'm goin to da hospital tomorrow to get checked for low testosterone hopefully I don't have it but in my opinion I do dats why I'm going to get a check up thanks for fa advice
I was suffering from anxity and depression and suddenly one day my head got very heavy and immediately I lost all my happiness and sexual desire and erectile dysfunction started.... now six years have passed but I am not cured yet you can you please tell me the reason behind my low sex drive and erectile dysfunction. And what to do to cure this
Been on TRT for years. Levels stayed around 700 for over 5 years. Covid hit me in December. Now my T levels hover around 150 with treatment. Also estrogen levels are low. Anyone seeing a trend here?
I had covid in January. Got tested for t levels in may. My levels are 236ng/dl and I’m 24. I would like to avoid trt cause I want kids later in life. Interesting stuff!
Hmm. So what about testosterone deficiency for non-binary afab folks? I do think my depression symptoms decreased a little when my doctor increased my dose from three times per week to four. I take a super low dose and it's for balance at female levels even though I'm trans. I haven't asked my doctor yet if he could prescribe a dose that could be gender affirming.
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What about total and free testosterone. The deficiency of one of them have the sympthoms of testosterone deficiency?
I do know pretty much what the doctor was talking about. I was looking for a video to hear about antidepressants and testosterone levels.. For example, escitalopram shuts down your test levels and with it your libido, sex drive etc in just 3 to 5 days. Going of the drug it takes a month to come back a bit back...with a help from zink intake, test boosters etc... either way is not helping...you are calm, have some serotonin level up, able to function ...but on the other hand low testosterone reverses this ...I guess it depends how you choose it, how badly these hormones are affecting someone... TRT is also not a solution...you can be on ot for a while....or your whole life. So, get shredded. The obesity is the worst healt issue. Try some balanced diet and bnalanced physical activity. I can assure (the male population for test levels at least) and the rest that you will be physically strong as a bull, mentally a shaolin monk...
So growing up I never focused on sex or girls or guys im straight but I found out that I have low t now do you think I always had it and that is why I was not focused on any sex acts at all. Also I now am taking Zoloft too because we think it's obessive compusive disorder because I am obessed with one girl.
Also look into Secondary Hypogonadism. If you have Thyroid issues, it could be related. Hypothyroid usually translates to Low testosterone because Thyroid triggers testosterone production down the line. Stay positive all!!
Women produce testosterone and such low levels it’s not a focus of treatment for mental conditions. It’s also not seen as the cause of mental conditions when it's low in womem. It’s more significant in men since they predominately produce testosterone.
@@DrTraceyMarks Not true. I supplement with T in perimenopause; it helps with mood, energy, libido and mental clarity. Drs are cautious tho, so only get a low dose, so still not like in my 30s..
Yes low testosterone is a bitch and many man are diagnosed with depression or anxiety disorders. Chronic masturbation can be one of the causes why so many young man have this problem although many doctors say that masturbation doesn't decrease testosterone it indeed decreases it in two important indirect ways: 1) chronic masturbation causes high prolactin which decreases testosterone and 2) too much sperm and semen production can cause a zinc deficiency
I'm only 23 but iv had social anxiety since I was 16 . recently I started getting depression and I knew something was seriously wrong. my body was screaming at me. I went to my doctor and demamded to get my testosterone treated. they were hesitant but they did it. doctor got the results and said they were normal so I asked for a copy. stupid idiot thought 310 was normal for 23 years old testosterone. he wouldn't give me any testosterone supplements so I self mediated. I started taking the 100ml of testosterone every week and it's been nothing short of a miracle. but it made me so mad that something so simple can cause me so much pain and ruin my life for years. Needless to say I went back Into that doctor and actually have him a really bad giving to and sacked him and changed doctor straight away. not I'm in the middle of working things out with a new u understanding doctor. I think I actually know more than the new doctor but at least she u understands. no we are working on doing it the legal and proper way
Hi Dara. What an experience. Well at least the self-medication answered some questions in a real way about the benefit of testosterone supplementation for you. But yes it can have the side effect of making you angry. here in the US there are different forms of testosterone and doctors will try different ones like the gel versus injections etc. to get the best results with the least side effects. I hope it works out with this new doctor.
@@DrTraceyMarks it wasnt the testosterone that made me angry. it's the fact that 8 years if my life was taken away because my so called doctor didn't k ow how to do his job. all in all I'm happy I found out at still such a young age
You could’ve went to an online clinic! I’m 20 and have had social anxiety and horrible depression. I tested for low T and taking 150mg a week and working out everyday has saved my life!
I think there are better sources about boosting testosterone. You need fats and protein in your diet. Resistance training will boost it. As for timing, Ian Dury wrote a song about it:"Wake up, make love to me"
OMG!! All mental health professionals need to be telling patients to get their testosterone levels checked instead of throwing pills at them! Good video, wish all mental health professionals thought like you!
Absolutely agree. It might not be for everybody BUT it should be certainly checked with mental health!!
For Men it should be the very first thing checked in regards to depression.
@@LordDirus007 I'm thinking of starting trt my levels are at 227ng and my doc wont put me on it because he says it could mess with fertility. I've done my due diligence and i think its the high time i source it out from the streets.
@@commentscopyrightattorney5543 Please don't buy from the streets. Who knows what you'll be getting there, or what shady stuff you'll be supporting by injecting money into illegal drug trade. Low 200s is more than low enough to recommend a therapeutic dose. Maybe just talk to a different doctor, or insist on a closer look with your current one. Fertility may not even be an issue if you're not interested in having children, and the fertility side effects of low T can often be mitigated with alternate treatments or by tapering (under supervision) while trying for children. God bless.
@@commentscopyrightattorney5543 I know this was a while ago but if your thinking about messing with your hormones definitely find a doctor
G-d bless this woman for posting this. My depression was horrible until they found out that I had Low T due to COVID infection. It was brutal and felt i was a total nobody. What a big difference now that my hormones are normal.
do you take suplements?
Did you begin trt and it solve the problem?
I'm a woman who suddenly developed an anxiety disorder overnight. (I've had depression for awhile.) I was tested for everything by my GP & OB/GYN. I was found to have less than half the testosterone a woman should have. I decided to do some research on testosterone. I didn't realize that low T played such an important role in depression/anxiety disorder or that depression in men often went unrecognized due to their symptoms usually being different. I start medication next week. Good luck, guys. Maybe we'll get some relief soon.
I'm not sure but ,if anyone else is searching for
best testosterone for men
try Mackorny Increase Testosterone Blueprint (do a google search ) ? Ive heard some great things about it and my colleague got excellent results with it.
Hey bamma any anxiety relieve from the testosterone??
@Bama Belle Great Video! Excuse me for the intrusion, I would love your initial thoughts. Have you researched - Ponictoria Bewildering Predominance (search on google)? It is a good exclusive guide for eliminating your erectile dysfunction without the headache. Ive heard some pretty good things about it and my coo-worker after many years got cool success with it.
@@oidodsonidosonido2754 Odd are high that if she didn't come back to this thread she's heled and happy. Trust me she's ok.
Update??
As a young male, after switching so many antidepressants ,antipsychotics and benzos, after seeing so many psychiatrists no one ever told me i might have testosterone defficiency. This video changed the game for me. You are really a Godsent dr.Marks. God bless you,Thank you for helping so many people!
Hi mrfearless, did you get your hormones corrected? Has it worked?
@@shaundrevandenberg150 If they don't reply just know that it WORKED.
They don’t know shit about vitamins either it seems like ! Vitamin d
Did you try it?
@@nelcorazs unfortunately it did not work for me in the long term, it actually increased my anxiety as more time passed by, i am now on Paxil and it's working for me.Sorry for the late response
I am a 22 year old man who spent the last 4 years taking countless medications and seeing several psychiatrists for my mental health but nothing worked. Just happened to have a blood test done last week and found out my testosterone level is very low. Seeing my primary doctor about it tomorrow! Hopefully this is the reason because I’m losing hope.
What’s update?
please update
Did you find solution to that problem?
Guys I’m 39, found out I had low T. Was put on Clomid to boost T and preserve my fertility with wife. My T went from 170 to 590… And I’ll tell you I feel like a different person. Had no idea I had such debilitating depression and anxiety. Been seeing Psychiatrist for years and no improvements. So yes get your T checked Bc I feel amazing and have no depression
@@joeyblade8539
Did you start trt?
Im very glad I found this video. I am FTM transgender who has taken testosterone supplementation (injections) for 4 years now and it baffles me that this connection between low mood and low testosterone has never been drawn... due to a severe depression I often found myself administering my shot 1-3 days late. I was never able to get it on track because my mood only got worse each week. it was only once i began taking the medication on time that my depression lifted.
so your depression went away when you took testosterone?
I'm ftm too and was wondering about this same thing
Please don’t take testosterone you are women. Don’t mutilate your body, please seek help. Your disorder probably comes from trauma or other hormonal deficiencies. Accept reality and detransition. Im really wishing you the best
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If I was only told that in my twenties. After undergoing 15 years of antidepressants and cbt. Thank you.
Psychiatrists need more training wtf. Some of them have 'tunnel vision'. It's either antidepressants or counselling (or whatever they call it) or nothing.
Lovely Video clip! Sorry for the intrusion, I would appreciate your opinion. Have you considered - Peyadison Initial Principality (probably on Google)? It is a smashing one off guide for discovering how to get rid of depression minus the hard work. Ive heard some pretty good things about it and my best friend Jordan at very last got amazing success with it.
Seriously!!
@@PepTalkTillYouDrop can confirm my psych won’t touch Low-T with a 10ft pole despite knowing it’s a possible cause.
@@johnmoore1495 I hear you I'm going through this and I'm in my 30s. I have low t and they didn't even bother testing for it when I've been getting worsening anxiety depression. They just tried ssri after ssri and sent me to a psych and have me Klonopin. I took it upon myself to ASK and demand a tlbloodtest for T and sure enough it's low. I don't know if it's the main issue of my problem but it could be. I don't know if I should try the patches to boost it or what way is best
She actually cares about men. God bless this doctor.
I was diagnosed with this problem. I started taking t 3 weeks ago with a shot per week and and i just realized halfway through your video i told my mom i am less depressed today...and I told her i might be coming out of depression and only now listening to your video inconnected the two it must be from low testosterone. 🤩🤘 depression has stolen 1 year of my life and maybe anhedonia will go away...i hope so. Im one of the self loathing ones
Great video Doc. You have a way to summarize without dumbing down.
Unfortunately here in Canada, GPs refuse to test total T or even SHBG because it's too expensive!
Hi Marhou! Thanks, I put some effort toward doing just that. Some topics are harder to that than others. I have one coming up in a few weeks on generic meds and bioequivalence. That took some work to keep it consumable without losing people with details. If GP's won't test total T, how do they screen for low testosterone?
@@DrTraceyMarks
Symptomality unfortunately. Also some psychiatrist here less informed on organic causes for depressive symptoms.. Please enlight them!
I'm trying!!
No they don't lol I live in Toronto and had absolutely no problem getting my levels checked. And had no problem getting taro testosterone gel and/or delatestryl prescriptions prescribed.
In my experience, General practitioners don’t want to touch trt.
That's a shame. Hypogonadism is a hormonal problem with psychiatric manifestations. Maybe in your area the endocrinologist are the ones who treat this.
It seems how TRT is treated unfortunately depends on what part of the US you live. Do you have any clinics specializing in male health in your area. When I lived in Midwest it was responsibility of the PCP and insurance required patients visit the office once every 2 weeks for injections. It would have added more stress to my work/family life. I now live near Boston and even though ~ 1.5 hour drive there are several wonderful doctors and clinics focused solely on male specific healthcare (prostate conditions, sexual issues, TRT). I now see them bi-annually unless need to more, just pick up my Rx (including needles, alcohol swabs, etc) at Walgreens (dirt cheap if have insurance BTW). They teach you how and when to self-inject at home. I’ve been on for 4 years and it has improved every aspect of my life.
I’m a better dad, husband, son to my elderly parents, mentally sharper, better service to my customers, employees, friends, strangers even better dad to my Dogs 😂 I had been been self-medicating w alcohol before, I noticed I quickly lost all desire to drink booze, have not touched a drop in 4 years. Even able to stop my as-needed anxiety med
PS: Unfortunately gels, patches are Not effective or close to the same. I didn’t think I could self-inject, but you Can and now I can do it in my sleep!
Thank you Dr Tracey for discussing this topic! Your videos are Great 👍
What happens after a testosterone cycle?
Will the human body be able to refresh and produce the right amount specific to that age?
I think the best doctor comes from within.
If you understand life you will know that keeping in shape and staying physically active is the answer.
TRT saved my LIFE. I am 78 and I feel like a 20 year old in many ways. Lower blood sugar, no more METFORMEN for D2. Lower BP lost 64 pounds and eat like a hog. The REASON i have no side effects is my dr. ALSO put me on 1MG Anastrozole 2 times a week. ONLY the pro Drs. know this trick. It shrinks the prostate, stops hair loss by blocking ESTORGEN, the key break down product of TRT treatment. Anastrozole stops all the Estrogen side effects!! Search for TRT and Estrogen to learn more.
@@johnslugger Hi buddy, do you have an Insta account, there questions id like to ask you regarding your journey on t.
You have one of the best channels on youtube.
I’m 32 I been going through depression for 12 years now. I got my testosterone checked today. It was 265. The doctor told me I had the test levels of a 65 year old man. I started trt today hoping for a change
how u feeling now?
yeah how did it work ? i am on a similar position
Lol trust me if a person never replies the treatment WORKED!
Has it worked?
It has helped I’m on 100 mg a week. I been working out and feel like I have more of drive towards life. I gain some muscle and weight I went from 140 to 155 currently. I always been skinny 155 is the most I weight. I still have my moments of depression but I also got into mindful meditation and letting go of childhood trauma and certain events. I made great progress from last year. It hasn’t been easy but it’s worth it if your going through depression for so long. Also I moved and stopped speaking to most of my family members who are toxic and narcissistic I even put my mother on blocked on my phone I should of done that years ago. Back to the TRT it’s worth it try it
Thanks Dr. Tracy. You gave me more useful information about his than my GP and my endo
That's interesting - since GP's and Endo's are usually the ones doing the treatment. 🙂 Glad it helped.
Injections of testosterone has made me feel better than any SSRIs medications.. TRT is the best treatment for depression and anxiety for men.
Did you have low test
@@nicklangston491 250 ng/dl at the age of 31
@@tzahi12370 Free or total?
@@redscouser4ever200 total
@@tzahi12370 Hi buddy, i share the same journey as you and i would like you to guide me down this road. Do you mind sharing your Insta so that we can chat?
Bodies are so complicated! It's over whelming the number of chemical reactions going on inside of each of us every minute of every day. Truly shows how every one of us is different and we all require different protocols. Do you have an opinion on BIO Identical hormone replacement? The kind administered via an MD where blood levels are monitored and hormones adjusted.
Hey Patty. Yes bodies are complicated. I don't have much of an opinion about bioidentical hormones. I haven't read anything that shows how they a make a difference from traditional hormone treatments. I think its more of a marking thing - but then again I don't prescribe them so I may be missing the latest info.
Thanks for the reply!!
You're welcome!
Hey Doc, thanks for taking your time to make this videos they really do make a difference and help a lot of people thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us..
Dealing with the exact topic now Doc. Your video was spot on. Thanks and Good for us!
Excellent Guitarhack42. I'm glad it was the right information at the right time.
My FREE T is 3 nmol/L which is definitely on the SUPER LOW end of
3nmol/l is at the upper end of the normal range for a woman.
The biggest issue is the doctors and therapist. They don't mentioned this issues when you tell them anxiety and depression. All they do is prescribed antidepressant . The biggest remedy is stop watching adult site , do regular exercise and reduced nicotine intake.
Im 32 going through bad anxiety and vicious depression. I see my Endocrinologist Tuesday cant wait
One important thing is to feed well. Use a high quality food supplement with iodine, zinc, calcium and other essential micronutrients.
what happened ?
@@mohamedragab7058 the best thing of my life!!! No more anxiety and been feeling great
@@multimillionaire3886 trt ?
Dr. Mark's, you are just so wonderful. You provide great information in easy to understand terms. You present everything calmly. And, my husband and I love that you post the main points of your discussion in the area below the arrow. Thank you so much for this truly amazing public service. Sue
Thanks Sue! Sometimes I've forgotten to put bullet points in the description and I've thought "does anyone read it anyway?" Now I will make sure I have something there - when there's something to summarize.🙂
My God, you are first psych that made this connection. I had a mild anemia ( pale skin also ), no libido, ed and endocrinologist sent me to psych that put me on SSRI's and benzos. They did nothing for me and I complained that my low mood is related to having no energy, no sex drive and can not concentrate, I had to go to one of those low T clinics to get a script because I am not willing to try dozen different psych meds and feel like shit, Not to mention that benzo/SSRI made even more depressed, sleepy, but I just did not care about anything, I do not want to be a zombie, I want to live and function normally
Thank you for raising awareness of this issue Dr Marks. I was wondering if you knew any more details about this in pre-treatment trans women please. I started becoming depressed as soon as I hit puberty and I was on SSRIs for years. Then a routine test at a gender clinic revealed that my testosterone was 5.3nmol/l (10.2nmol/l when retested) and my endo said my testicles were abnormally soft and on one occasion my FSH and LH were not in the correct range and my prolactin was elevated. An MRI ruled out a prolactinoma. I was under 30 and not on any other medication at the time and I don't have any of the other conditions you mentioned like diabetes. The depression quickly disappeared once I got on estrogen therapy and the things I used to feel depressed about the most weren't connected to being trans. Later on I was diagnosed with ADHD and autism. But pre-transition my fertility test came back normal so I think that rules out stuff like Klinefelter's. I do have a femoroacetabular impingement and I had a missing baby tooth and a gemini tooth came through in the same position when I got my adult teeth and my aunty was born with a cleft lip, and I read that these kinds of things are sometimes associated with XYY syndrome. I've met other trans women whose depression stuck with them after starting HRT, so my case seems a bit unusual.
This is great content and describes me to a T. My doctor was reluctant to test my testosterone because as he said I have very good muscle mass so I am probably fine. Come to find out I am not fine I had two tests and both were well below the bottom of normal./
Have you start trt?
Same here, these doctors gaslight us into thinking everything’s fine, how can I trust them?
Age 36, Depression most of my adult life. Memory and confusion issues. I tested at extreme low end of normal for free T, and borderline hypo thyroid levels. Because I am still in normal range I can’t get help even though my average T is equal to someone normally age 70. I am being tortured. I need help.
Did find the solution?
Great information Dr. Tracey! I will share this with my facebook followers.
Thank you Akiami. Please do! I appreciate it.🙂
Thanks for your video, it was very educational. But I have a question related to the sources you've used while making it. Could you please leave the links to the scientific articles/sources which you used so I could read more about the topic. Thanks in advance
Just Google it
Ι have ADHD and persistent with no reason no energy and negativity. I was checked for testosterone and it was found low! Soon I will start testosterone replacement therapy. I am not depressed but without a reason I feel negativity all the time. No energy at all.
Man get ready for new Life :D
Has it helped??
How did you go
What about depression and anxiety causing low testosterone. How would you know what is the root of the problem ? Depression/anxiety also causes irritability/anger/low stress tolerance and everything else you mentioned in the video
The important measure is Free-T, not Total-T. Measurement of it is difficult for labs. Alternatively you can measure Total-T, SHBG, and Albumin and compute Free-T from those. There is no "normal" for the level of Free-T that resolves Low-T symptoms for everybody. The majority men get resolution in the range of 20-40ng/dl, but others require over 50ng/dl, while a few can get by with less than 10ng/dl. Proper TRT requires titrating supplementation to the lowest level that RESOLVES SYMPTOMS, not to some imaginary "normal" lab numbers. Most Endocrinologists and Urologists do not have a CLUE about doing TRT properly. Neither do all men's health clinics, but some do, and those are the ones you want to find and use. Remember, proper TRT is to relieve Low-T symptoms, not a passport to legally get bodybuilding drugs for amateur athletes. Those guys use 10--50 times as many androgens as men seeking Low-t relief need.
Should have mentioned that TRT can also cause infertility, big issue. A much better option is clomiphine citrate for raising testosterone.
I am 28 years old and I have 78 ng/dl. MUCH MUCH lower than the normal range and this was taken at 9am. I had a test previous and it was at 28 ng/dl. FSM, LH, TSH, and Prolactin were normal, so this is indicative of something other than a pituitary issue. I am so tired of feeling like complete trash. The problem is, I don’t want to go on TRT because it inhibits production of natural T which means I won’t have children. This has been a tough situation and me and my wife as we just got married in September and these issue have plagued me for the last year
Goddam dude how are you still Alive with such levels? Get to doctor asap,. And how are you still capable to have a wife? Im coriuos
You should contact Derek from More Plates More Dates on YT and tell him exactly this comment
Is that the total testosterone? I have 420 ng/dl Seems to be okay still I feel very bad.
@@amgnico yes that is total testosterone. I go for a new set of tests this week. I have been taking clomiphene for the symptoms and it seems to have helped some
@@BumpyJohnson9219 Is clomiphine still helping?
Ive had depression anxiety on and off since 20s, also low sperm count, late puberty, poor concentration always irritable. Im now 50 and still the same patchy facial hair still. Think i may possibly need to get tested privately
This happens to women too! Been on testosterone and estrogen for three years. It is a lifesaver. I can tell when my HRT pellet is wearing off. I start getting a lot of the above symptoms mentioned. The stress intolerance is horrible. Puts me in a bad mood. Once I get my new pellet, after about 4-5 days, I start coming back to life! I feel like I can handle anything. I stop “catastrophising”. This shit is real for both men and women. Oh for the ladies. Don’t be scared 😱. It’s nothing that a little Electrolysis couldn’t handle.😅
Does depression cause low Testosterone or vice versa?
I hope anyone answer this question?
For any younger fellas out there, don't listen to the typical "testosterone drops as you age" trope if you don't feel good. My T levels cratered into hypogonadism out of nowhere at age 30.
If anything saw palmetto increases testosterone very slightly since it blocks the conversion to dht. Since dht is more androgenic it might worsen the androgen deficiency, but not by decreasing testosterone.
Love your videos, keep up the great work
Thanks Joris! 🙂
This was very helpful and enlightening .
Why would you want to measure at its peak when looking for the defiancy? Surely when measuring a deficiency you look for a low point. No use something being just in normal if later it’s going to drop into sub par. Like in oil pressure in car. Not use measure the pressure at 2500 rpm if at idle the pump is crapping out and the bearings getting no oil.
Totally agree. Why measure t at its highest? So they can say your fine and than later in the day it drops and the while time you feel like shit? Lol I agree
Beautiful videos Dr Tracey!
Can low levels of DHEA and Pregnenolone attributes to depression also?
I have never had issues before but the last 2-3 years my energy has tanked and my sleep quality is crap. I think my sleep is affecting my T... But my libido and strength are fine. I just feel run down. Levels were 340. I am 34. So not terrible but certainly not great.
Your libido is good with this level of test?
🚨🚨 I hope you see this Dr Tracey. Thanks for your work.
Is this link, between low Testosterone in men and depression, also true for the Dysthymia and major depression. Or is it just for depressed moods
So well spoken. Could be on CNN or any other news agency.
Lot of valuable information. Beautiful presentation
Hi Dr Tracey, could you please do a video on this topic regarding women? I've been noticing comments online about women using TRT to treat depression and anxiety. I want to learn more but havent been seeing any clear information when I look it up online.
Nigerian psychiatrists I hope you're seeing this? Not every time anti depressants work for depression. Take note!
Funny u just brought smile on my cheeks
This is so true.....
How common is this in men under 30? Because I have several symptoms and haven't had luck with antidepressants.
There's lots of different stats out there depending on the study source. I couldn't quickly find one for men under 30 because it's so rare - unless you have a different problem like a pituitary tumor.
But with that kind of tumor, you'd have other problems and not just ones associated with low testosterone.
I'm 28 and being treated. A blood test is required to measure. If you suffered with depression, anxiety, and the inability to sleep like I have. Trt is a godsend.
How did you go Lechanan
Thank you Dr. Marks and good to see you, hopefully Michael didn't hit your area too hard. On the subject of the video - are there any natural herbal remedies you aware of which can be used to regain testosterone level? And are there any side effects in the long run?
Hi Samson. I don't know of any herbal supplements that meaningfully raise testosterone levels - even though there are companies making these products.
Great video again. Is there a relationship between testosterone and cortisol?
Will antidepressants offset testosterone replacement therapy? I know that antidepressants have a reputation for affecting the libido, and I know testosterone increases the libido. Will there be any problems with taking both an antidepressant and testosterone?
I know this isn't related to the video but I wanted to ask you something. I am mostly depressed(and suicidal) for maybe a week or two and then I get happy and think the world is great for a couple of days. I don't do anything drastic, I'm just happy for a couple of days and not sad at all. Do I have bipolar disorder or depression? I've been to a couple of psychiatrists and some say I have bipolar and some say depression.
Hi Delfin. It's hard for me to say from what you've told me. But I will say hypomania usually causes some problems at some level, but sometimes the episodes go unnoticed because it feels good. Another thing is people who spend a lot of time depressed, when they recover and are not depressed, they can question if they are manic - but really it's just that they are not depressed. Where it matters is whether you will do better with a mood stabilizer or not. Sometime people with bipolar 2 (where that hypomania may go unnoticed) will not do as well with antidepressants. I did a video comparing bipolar d/o vs depression. You should take a look. th-cam.com/video/AM7vf5HJxaQ/w-d-xo.html
Thank you.
Most men on TRT need high normal Free at levels to feel good, mid normal ranges often isn’t good enough.
I don't get why doctors are so hesitant to test Testosterone levels and why insurances don't want to ever cover Testosterone treatment.
If you have low t and decide not to take testosterone replacement therapy, what are some ways you can cope with this condition and still live a healthy life?
What if i take anti depression medication while on trt?
if you do it before maybe can help
Can’t find anything on high testosterone in men, who suffer with anxiety. Can you please send me in the right direction to find this information please.
Thanks for the informative video, Dr. Marks. I was wondering if the following meds cause low testosterone: Wellbutrin, Trazodone, and Zopiclone?
Thank you, Dr. Mark's.
They do.
Amazing video, thank you!
I have pcos . I only got a proper diagnosis after my onset of anxiety last a friend of my who has Graves’ disease stugested getting check for hormones problems as The anti depressants didn’t work.
3 years of hell 8 docs later and not one checked my vitamins or testosterone and I did it my self at home with a test called let’s get checked .. and we’ll well we’ll what do ya know vitamin D is extremely low and waiting on my testosterone test took one already it came back low doing a blood one to be sure we really have to be our own doctors and be well prepared to tell them what we want because for whatever reason which would be probably they don’t make enough money would be my guess they don’t like checking vitamins or they don’t know much about them I’ve watched enough on TH-cam being that I’ve learned more than what the doctors tell me and I can’t tell you how many people have had a hard time getting her doctors To check vitamin levels glad to see this take care thank you
@The Creature 911 .. crazy journey , however they found out I had sleep apnea sever for years so have me on c pap machine and it seems to be helping the most . Only been on it for about a month
@The Creature 911 .. vit d
Vit d helped once I got it up but only for a short time
@@larryrobinson1399 any updates bro
very informative, although I clicked in the hopes this could include information of testosterone in people of all genders, including folks who are medically transitioning through HRT in either direction. I am curious why it would be the case that low testosterone would cause depression in cisgender men, and would this also affect trans-feminine and trans-masculine spectrum folks who are medically transitioning through HRT?
That would’ve been too much to cover in this video. In general I try to keep my videos focused on one topic. it gets complicated sorting out the mood affects that testosterone levels have when supplementation is involved.
Your videos are really helped tto understand...... Great mam
Thnx Doc. I’m on treatment now, but my levels have been creeping up. My dose has been dropped to 80mg/ wk.
any insight would be great
And U feel Awesome
Great info thanks 😊
I'm 38 and my Level is 278 and my Kaiser Doctor says it's normal. Is it normal? Everything you mentioned feels spot on with my problems :(
It's not normal. Testing in endocrinology is a JOKE. The "normal" range is 200-1000. That is a huge range and is applicable to men from age 18-elderly. You shouldnt be measuring the same hormone level of a 20 year old to a 60 year old. Realistically you should be at 700+
@@OMFGLOLROTFLWTF Excellent answer. Basically it would be impossible to compete in anything other than poetry or art etc with such low testosterone.
Did you find solution to that problem?
@@OMFGLOLROTFLWTF where do you get your info from. 700 plus are you kidding. maybe if youre 118. even an average 20 year old is 400- 550. The average 38 year old man is 350-400. Without trt there would basically be no men at age 38 with 700 plus test levels...
HEY DOC Slightest stress makes me achey and i can get nauseated, can that be low T? I'm 48 and under 300
Great topic!!!
Thanks Na Tasha!
Thanks Dr. Tracey I gor 15 kgs for just one year, was drinking a lot, day by day and last year in August I got first panic attack and blood pressure at high levels. After a month I started medications such as anti-depressants and inhibitors, breasts was growing, but now I'm not getting attacks, also was fighting against agoraphobia, even now I am not fully healthy from agoraphobia, but things have been changed to right direction. Was it caused by alcohol? Also I was sleeping less than 6-7 hours for years. Thank you Dr. Tracey
I don’t know that alcohol what causes that but it can be a factor. For example people will use alcohol to self medicate anxiety. But I wouldn’t expect it to cause everything you described.
@@DrTraceyMarks Thank you Dr. Tracey, you really help people.
Thank you for the video.
I have a question regarding the bit where you said testosterone level is the highest at 8am.
What if someone has a night shift job and works till 7 am and then sleeps 8 am to 3pm.
Will they still have highest testosterone at 8am or does those level change according to your working/resting cycle ?
Excellent question Amar! I know that sleep affects testosterone level production and your circadian cycle has less impact than actual sleep times.When I suspect a man may have low testosterone, I refer him to his primary care doctor for testing and possible treatment. So I don't know if adjustments have to be made for a shift worker. If you were to get tested, bring this up with your doc so he/she can see if you should get your level at a different time.
Can a Varicocele cause low T?
Can you help me understand the consequences of using TRT lifelong from the age of 40 +?
Can having a varicocele cause hypogonadism?
how about doing testosterone replacement therapy combined with anti depressants wheter to solve depression/anxiety or to counteract ssri sexual disfunction
I had all the symptoms of low T then my Doctor gave me the TRT treatment and my life changed my first injection. I was on the juice baby and everything was good. More energy, happy, less stress, horny, having fun, love my job. It was a miracle and then after 3 years my body starts feeling the ups and downs of the medication crashing effects. After a while I started getting panic attacks and so I quit cold turkey. Now after two years off it my body is feeling the side effects of low T again. I gonna do blood work and see if I need to go back on it. Low T system suck...
Why did you stop trt?
What about u now?
I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder I'm wondering if I have low testosterone myself I can barely grow facial hair and have other issues as well
Did you find the solution to that problem? Is it from low test?
@@كيمياء-وغيرها nope never did not gone worry bout it fo ni
@@TMONEY656
So did you begin trt?
Got put on SSRI's by the Dr, turns out I have low T so it's out with the pills and in with the TRT
Gr8 vid thanks lady
Mam i took paroxetine 25mg for about 9months now i am feeling low libido can bupropion help me out
Can I take testosterone while being on antipsychotics?
Damn I wish she would of answered yo question smfh
If u get on abilify and take caberogline ur testosterone would be normalized but still experiencing Erectile dysfunction because of SSRIs .u have to see an endocrinologist to get it prescribed
@t.o.
@@andymarin9534 I take depakote olazapine benadryl and haldol for my bipolar I'm goin to da hospital tomorrow to get checked for low testosterone hopefully I don't have it but in my opinion I do dats why I'm going to get a check up thanks for fa advice
@@andymarin9534 what about you now bro?
Another big thing to drop your testosterone levels is opiates and methadone.
Can you much Testosterone cause emotional suppression?
I was suffering from anxity and depression and suddenly one day my head got very heavy and immediately I lost all my happiness and sexual desire and erectile dysfunction started.... now six years have passed but I am not cured yet you can you please tell me the reason behind my low sex drive and erectile dysfunction. And what to do to cure this
You would need to have a full evaluation to get this answer. It’s not so simple.
Did you find the solution to that problem?
@@كيمياء-وغيرها antidepressants, if they suit well i feel better but not completely
How do you supplement testosterone with pills?
You swallow them.
Hey Doc can excessive dreaming be a symptom of depression
I think nightmares can.
Been on TRT for years. Levels stayed around 700 for over 5 years. Covid hit me in December. Now my T levels hover around 150 with treatment. Also estrogen levels are low. Anyone seeing a trend here?
I had covid in January. Got tested for t levels in may. My levels are 236ng/dl and I’m 24. I would like to avoid trt cause I want kids later in life. Interesting stuff!
Hmm. So what about testosterone deficiency for non-binary afab folks? I do think my depression symptoms decreased a little when my doctor increased my dose from three times per week to four. I take a super low dose and it's for balance at female levels even though I'm trans. I haven't asked my doctor yet if he could prescribe a dose that could be gender affirming.
What about total and free testosterone. The deficiency of one of them have the sympthoms of testosterone deficiency?
Usually the laboratory testing you get to determine if you are testosterone deficient includes total and free testosterone
@@DrTraceyMarks the reason is I have normal total testosterone and so so low free testosterone.
Raúl Palao depending on how low it is Your doctor may still decide to treat you or repeat the lab at a later date to see if it changes.
@@DrTraceyMarks yup I repeat it three times and the same value of free testosterone. Thanks for your reply.
dhea and tyroid do they make big diffrence
I do know pretty much what the doctor was talking about. I was looking for a video to hear about antidepressants and testosterone levels.. For example, escitalopram shuts down your test levels and with it your libido, sex drive etc in just 3 to 5 days. Going of the drug it takes a month to come back a bit back...with a help from zink intake, test boosters etc... either way is not helping...you are calm, have some serotonin level up, able to function ...but on the other hand low testosterone reverses this ...I guess it depends how you choose it, how badly these hormones are affecting someone... TRT is also not a solution...you can be on ot for a while....or your whole life. So, get shredded. The obesity is the worst healt issue. Try some balanced diet and bnalanced physical activity. I can assure (the male population for test levels at least) and the rest that you will be physically strong as a bull, mentally a shaolin monk...
So growing up I never focused on sex or girls or guys im straight but I found out that I have low t now do you think I always had it and that is why I was not focused on any sex acts at all.
Also I now am taking Zoloft too because we think it's obessive compusive disorder because I am obessed with one girl.
my doctor rather start by sending me to incompetent psychologists then actually help
Also look into Secondary Hypogonadism. If you have Thyroid issues, it could be related. Hypothyroid usually translates to Low testosterone because Thyroid triggers testosterone production down the line. Stay positive all!!
Only a cause for men or also woman?
What about testosterone for women?
Women produce testosterone and such low levels it’s not a focus of treatment for mental conditions. It’s also not seen as the cause of mental conditions when it's low in womem. It’s more significant in men since they predominately produce testosterone.
@@DrTraceyMarks Not true. I supplement with T in perimenopause; it helps with mood, energy, libido and mental clarity. Drs are cautious tho, so only get a low dose, so still not like in my 30s..
@@ilened2219 what about you now?
Yes low testosterone is a bitch and many man are diagnosed with depression or anxiety disorders. Chronic masturbation can be one of the causes why so many young man have this problem although many doctors say that masturbation doesn't decrease testosterone it indeed decreases it in two important indirect ways: 1) chronic masturbation causes high prolactin which decreases testosterone and 2) too much sperm and semen production can cause a zinc deficiency
I'm only 23 but iv had social anxiety since I was 16 . recently I started getting depression and I knew something was seriously wrong. my body was screaming at me. I went to my doctor and demamded to get my testosterone treated. they were hesitant but they did it. doctor got the results and said they were normal so I asked for a copy. stupid idiot thought 310 was normal for 23 years old testosterone. he wouldn't give me any testosterone supplements so I self mediated. I started taking the 100ml of testosterone every week and it's been nothing short of a miracle. but it made me so mad that something so simple can cause me so much pain and ruin my life for years. Needless to say I went back Into that doctor and actually have him a really bad giving to and sacked him and changed doctor straight away. not I'm in the middle of working things out with a new u understanding doctor. I think I actually know more than the new doctor but at least she u understands. no we are working on doing it the legal and proper way
Hi Dara. What an experience. Well at least the self-medication answered some questions in a real way about the benefit of testosterone supplementation for you. But yes it can have the side effect of making you angry. here in the US there are different forms of testosterone and doctors will try different ones like the gel versus injections etc. to get the best results with the least side effects. I hope it works out with this new doctor.
@@DrTraceyMarks it wasnt the testosterone that made me angry. it's the fact that 8 years if my life was taken away because my so called doctor didn't k ow how to do his job. all in all I'm happy I found out at still such a young age
@@Darag1123 I'm glad you're better now. You still have a lot of active years ahead of you. (not to discount the ones you lost)
You could’ve went to an online clinic! I’m 20 and have had social anxiety and horrible depression. I tested for low T and taking 150mg a week and working out everyday has saved my life!
@@PanicYT que marca?
I was some T .. anything at this point, include me...😩
I think there are better sources about boosting testosterone. You need fats and protein in your diet. Resistance training will boost it.
As for timing, Ian Dury wrote a song about it:"Wake up, make love to me"