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- 01-19-2018 #1
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First lets look at average .
The following total and free testosterone ranges, indicate the downwards trend as men age.
Average Hormone Levels by Age in Men
Unit Conversion CalculatorVermeulen, A. (1996). Declining Androgens with Age: An Overview. In Vermeulen, A. & Oddens, & B. J. (Eds.), Androgens and the Aging Male (pp. 3-14). New York: Parthenon Publishing. Measurements in SI Units Age Total T
(nmol/L)Free T
(pmol/L)SHBG
(nmol/L)DHEA-S
(umol/L)Estradiol
(pmol/L)25-34 21.4 428 35.5 6.4 137 35-44 23.1 356 40.1 6.0 134 45-54 21.0 314 44.6 4.8 142 55-64 19.5 288 45.5 3.2 129 65-74 18.2 239 48.7 2.6 132 75-84 16.3 207 51.0 1.2 139 85-100 13.0 186 65.9 1.2 136
Measurements in Conventional Units Testosterone Level Ranges by Age (Non-Diabetic)Age Total T
(ng/dl)Free T
(pg/ml)SHBG
(ug/ml)DHEA-S
(ug/dl)Estradiol
(pg/ml)25-34 617 123 4.0 236 37.3 35-44 668 103 4.5 221 36.5 45-54 606 90 5.0 177 38.7 55-64 562 83 5.1 118 35.1 65-74 524 69 5.5 96 36.0 75-84 471 60 5.7 44 37.9 85-100 376 54 7.4 44 37.1 Simon, D., Nahoul, K., & Charles M.A. (1996). Sex Hormones, Aging, Ethnicity and Insulin Sensivity in Men: An Overview of the TELECOM Study. In Vermeulen, A. & Oddens, and B. J. (Eds.), Androgens and the Aging Male (pp. 85-102). New York: Parthenon Publishing. Measurements in SI Units Age Average
Total Testosterone
(nmol/L)5th Percentile
Total Testosterone
(nmol/L)95th Percentile
Total Testosterone
(nmol/L)< 25 24.2 14.2 33.1 25-29 22.1 13.5 34.8 30-34 20.7 12.1 33.8 35-39 19.7 11.4 32.8 40-44 20.7 11.0 32.4 45-49 18.3 11.4 29.3 50-54 17.9 10.0 32.4 55-59 19.0 11.0 30.0
Measurements in Conventional Units Male Testosterone Levels in an Unhealthy PopulationAge Average
Total Testosterone
(ng/dl)5th Percentile
Total Testosterone
(ng/dl)95th Percentile
Total Testosterone
(ng/dl)< 25 697 408 956 25-29 637 388 1005 30-34 597 348 75 35-39 567 329 945 40-44 597 319 936 45-49 527 329 846 50-54 518 289 936 55-59 547 319 866
Depending on the lab your doctor uses, male testosterone levels typically range between 250ng/dl and 850 ng/dl.
As you may well imagine, these ranges are not set to optimal levels. They are from a cross section of men aged 20 to 80; many of whom may be sick or diseased, from a lifetime of unhealthy habits.
- 01-19-2018 #2
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So if your doc tells you your 350 total testosterone is normal he is correct . It is of course average for a guy in his 80's and your dick may act like it is in it's 80's . But hey as far as many docs are concerned it is normal and not life threatening so he is not concerned .
Of course some docs are concerned as it probably reduces quality of life . So there is an argument in mainstream medical at this time on this question .
Thing is I am less concerned about docs and more about the welfare of members so I welcome input.
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Have not even looked into this, but I feel I am declining in this regard. Is there a way to supplement or reverse this; without prescription chemicals/drugs?
- 01-19-2018 #4
When I was 70, my Endocrinologist (a doc specializing in the harmone system) advised me that my 290 total T was in the acceptical range and recommended against testosterone replacement.
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- 01-19-2018 #5
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Here are 100 odd methods there are more.
https://www.pegym.com/forums/exercis...tosterone.html
- 01-19-2018 #7
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Different guys seem to need different amounts of testosterone (test) in them to function well .
That said my experience both personal and on the boards is that levels under 500 are very likely to cause negative effects . Now let me qualify that ;if you are 80y and your test is 400 and your dick doesn't work you may think this is normal and nothing to worry about . I am fine with that .
On the other hand if your test is 350 and you are 25y and your dick is acting like you are 80y it would not surprise me . It would concern me and likely you .
So here is a worrying thing if you go to the graph that shows average test level it shows average stays over 500 past 60y . There is a worry though if one looks at the bottom 5% it is under 500 from an early age .
How can this be why aren't masses of guys screaming about it. Well several factors . Firstly if a guy has had this all his life it is normal for him. Hey he is just a low energy low libido guy yada yada . Second it is not the sort of thing a guy shouts from the rooftop . Thirdly when they go to the doc complaining of ed lack of libido lack of energy etc the are told their test is normal and give Viagra .
Now as to why .
How many guys these days get 8hrs sleep a night eat all the fruit and veg they should get a ton of exercise fresh air and sunshine ?
That is before we talk chemical pollutants etc.
- 01-20-2018 #8
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I didn't really develop a libido until age 14. I rubbed my dick for the sensation from age 10 but couldn't masturbate conventionally until I was 14.5 yrs old. Had no erections issues until I was 19. I get very surprised when I hear guys talking about masturbating age from much earlier ages eg. 7 or 8. Am I abnormal?
I have just read that men worldwide are becoming more infertile and read about plastics. I also read how it lowers testosterone. I wonder if this had anything to do with me?
Also is it possible to go from 337 to 600 with natural methods?
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Holy shit! 23.3 cm!...
Incogneeetoe's "Progress"...