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I'm 57 yrs. old. using 5-10 gr. androgel daily. my tt is 251 my ft is 4.5 lh is 3.6 and fh 5.8. is my ft to low and how can i bring it up.

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Dr. Thomas Knecht answered

Take more: Hi. Your total and free testosterone are still too low on your Androgel dose. Either take more, or try a different means of testosterone replacement. Good luck!

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/23/2016

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A member asked:

I'm 57 yrs. old. using 5-10 gr. androgel daily. my tt is 251 my ft is 4.5 lh is 3.6 and fh 5.8. is my ft to low and how can i bring it up.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Thomas Knecht answered

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

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