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What treatment would i get for opioid induced low testosterone / hypogonadism? 34 - male - canada

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Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Opioid testosterone: Opioid induced supression of testosterone is common. You will need to be placed on a testosterone supplement (like androgel, testoplex, fortesta). Your levels will have to be checked again in about 3-4 months.

Answered 3/26/2013

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Dr. Shira Miller answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Depends. : Hcg or Clomiphene citrate may work. And wean off opiates.

Answered 6/24/2014

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Hi i am 31 male ,having low testosterone 240 and it's associated symptoms for the last 12 years just got diagnosed with hypogonadism and took 1 injection 250 mg 15 days bak ...my question is when can i expect the results of the testosterone injectn?

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Testosterone 200ng/dl in all my tests for pas 8 years.SHBG always below 14nmol/l.Can low SHBG be the cause of my hypogonadism? Can I fix it?

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What is the cutoff number for LH and FSH to classify it has low enough to be considered secondary hypogonadism if testosterone has been tested as low?

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Hi I'm a 32 yr Male.5ft 10in.198lb.my total testosterone is 295. LH 2.8 miU/ml FSH 2.4 miU/ml.is this secondary hypogonadism.?

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What should an Accurate TRT dosage be?doctor says 400mg/week and I'm only 17 YEAR OLD MALE With hypogonadism total testosterone result is 336 range 350-1200ng/dl, free testosterone 78.8 range 190-800

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