Blood Test in the UK?

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#1

I have had some blood tests with my doc, and from the recommended testing short list (http://propeciahelp.com/testing)
I have been able to attain results for the following:

Prolactin 399 mIU/L (0-450)
Testosterone 20.6 nmol/L (9-25)
SHBG 19 nmol/L (15-48)
Free Testosterone 589 pmol/L (215-760)
TSH 1.65 mUl/L (0.3-4.7)

This leaves the following which my doctor can’t get a test for through the NHS, although she did remark that I wouldn’t be able to grow stubble without a healthy DHT level…

Androstenedione
DHT
3alpha-diol G

Does anyone know how I can get tested for these 3 remaining? Are they important? I read 3alpha-diol G is the market for PFS so that seems important… My plan is to get all of these results then arrange to speak to Dr Crisler.

Also, if anyone has any views on my numbers above, let me know! My side effects are low libido and chronic groin pain.

#2

No disrespect, but I would just get on with my life and leave this forum if my only sides were low libido and groin pain.

Least you have full sexual function, no mention of mental sides and just pop a few pain killers for the groin pain

#3

Who said I have full sexual function? I am suffering pain every day and popping a few pain killers doesn’t help.

Please don’t bother replying unless you have something helpful to say. I don’t come here every day because it’s fun!!!

#4

Why don’t you try not telling people what to do all the time?

Like your other post the other day in reference to the guy who said PFS symptoms abate whilst flying?

You bark orders at people and linger here daily when your PFS is insignificant

#5

On what basis is my PFS insignificant?

Regarding the guy who said his “PFS symptoms abate whilst flying”. Actually, what he said that when you’re in the air all of your PFS symptoms completely go away and you become normal again. What you call “barking” is actually me calling people out on their bullshit. You will become very familiar with this “barking” if you continue to wind me up.

#6

Back to the topic please.

Anyone who has had blood testing in the UK, please let me know how you went about it.

#7

I will become very familiar with your barking will I?

How’s that then? Please explain

#8

I missed one test from the original post. I got Vitamin D tested a few weeks ago and it came back at 19 nmol/L. My doctor said deficiency is at 25 nmols/L and lower.

I bought some http://www.betteryou.uk.com/DLux3000 to see if a sharp boost helps.