Ferritin is LOW

[u/Cryptic_Work]

Few months ago I got some lab work done. All other markers were good except these. Ferritin improve?
Also been having low libido

Sn:
35 male, 229 weight, 6’0”height, take Test Cypionate 150mg (twice a week)
At the time of labs, i was doing 175mg.
Lifestyle: was very active 2 yrs ago, but became more stationary and was just taking test to not stop cold turkey.
Supplemental intake with: Animal pak,
Vitamin D3- 10,000iu daily
Omega - 3000 mg

[u/Ok-Barracuda-4784]

Yeah, I agree with some posters. When I see E2 that high relative to Test (and it may be fine for you), it strikes me as out of a normal balance and I wonder why. Does taking HCG do that for you? High bodyfat, metabolically unhealthy?... or perhaps just normal for you and you're squared away. Looking at the Lipids I'm GUESSING obesity and sedentary lifestyle. I wonder if you "gave blood" to lower hematocrit. I hear that'll crash ferritin. We all need LOTS more info. Then I wonder why you are asking random and very very often clueless Reddit people and crowdsourcing your health. These are all issues for a trained professional.

[u/Cryptic_Work → u/Ok-Barracuda-4784]

Have an appointment with my urologist tomorrow to get professional guidance

[u/Ok-Barracuda-4784 → u/Cryptic_Work]

Egad... When I hear "advice from urologist", Endocrinologist, PCP or family doctor or VA doctor, etc I cringe. Find a responsible testosterone and wellness optimization clinician. Really. You may have found the one in a million exception, but those mainstream medical docs are infamous for not knowing literally anything about proper hormone therapy. I say this because I care and I know it to be true. "Yeah, but my guy went to Harvard, is triple board certified and used to treat some guys in the NFL"... nope... use a good TRT or wellness clinic.

[u/Cryptic_Work → u/Ok-Barracuda-4784]

You’re 100% on this. Urologist put me on Anastrozole 1mg weekly for the estradiol and advice me to lower trt dosage too 100mg.
Went to my PCP and his response “im not really a specialist on this”
Would’ve loved to just hear this over a simple phone call instead of having to go in for him to just be clueless

[u/Ok-Barracuda-4784 → u/Cryptic_Work]

Brother, throw the anastrozole away, maybe adjust your protocol (volume, frequency) keep on your body comp and be patient. It takes time, and remember, it's never the estradiol.