Bioavailable testosterone indicates free and weakly bound testosterone. It is an assessment of biologically active testosterone in serum. High bioavailable testosterone in men indicates andropause in men. It is caused by secondary hypogonadism caused due to aging. High bioavailable testosterone in females indicates overactive adrenal glands or PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome).
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Which is the most apt route for injection of testosterone?
Query: Hello doctor, I wanted to know if there is a difference between injection Testosterone Enanthate injected subcutaneously or intramuscularly in terms of absorption, bioavailability, and effectiveness. Also, how is a subcutaneous injection for TRT administered to reach supraphysiological levels of te... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and will surely explain. Bioavailability is more or less the same for intramuscular and subcutaneous routes. However, the IM (intramuscular route) route provides more vascular area; hence, the absorption rate is faster, leading to a quicke... Read Full »
What does bioavailable testosterone do?
Query: Hi doctor, My husband was found to have elevated testosterone (over 1009 - the limit of the test), but normal LH and other hormones. A testicular ultrasound was normal. What are the possible diagnoses? Could Graves' disease cause this? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Graves' disease does not cause high testosterone. I have a few questions. 1. What medicine he is taking now? What is his age? 2. Is he on any supplements? What was the bioavailable testosterone? Read Full »
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