I've researched the many reasons for low testosterone in men..but can
anyone answer how this can 'suddenly' appear in a 29 year old healthy
male that excercises daily and is stress free. I've been taking
propecia for about 9 years with never once experiencing the side
effects..but over the last 4 months I have experienced almost every
symptom of Testosterone deficiency..Sex Drive reduced, abdominal fat
increase, body fat increase, forgetfullness, fatigue...you name it.  I
had my blood checked and sure enough my Total Testosterone level is
274..compared to a range given of 260-1100 that's way too low for a
healthy 29 yr old male.  Had prolactin levels check...normal range. 
Next is FSH and LH levels to check.  Do I need to quit taking
propecia? Also, how do I get back to the normal ranges?...any type of
kick start to get me going?

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Clarification of Question by thedon1-ga on 01 Jul 2005 10:13 PDT

My testosterone measured 276 ng/dl.  Please do not tell me it's in the
'normal range'...maybe for someone who is much older...but not 29
years old.

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Clarification of Question by thedon1-ga on 01 Jul 2005 10:14 PDT

My testosterone measured 274 ng/dl.  Please do not tell me it's in the
'normal range'...maybe for someone who is much older...but not 29
years old.

Any of the Propecia-like drugs blocks the effects of testosterone,
particularly the one you want blocked, which is hair loss.  So, if you
want to play, you have to pay!

I understand that.  However, wouldn't these symptoms present
themselves much earlier...such as the first few months to a year? 
Also, my free testosterone measured out of range (on the low
side)...Propecia is supposed to prevent free testosterone from
becoming DHT.  I don't even have enough free testosterone to begin
with!  I'm wondering if I have secondary Hypogonadism...only I don't
show the other symptoms of hair loss in genital area and
armpits/beard.  Had blood drawn today to see if discontinuance of
Propecia is making a difference..it had been a month since I
discontinued.

I'm going to refer you to:

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This is a person specific medical question, and I personally feel you
should discuss this with your family doctor.

Nenna-GA

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