Hello.
Does anyone know of a good endocrinologist in the Toronto or the Greater Toronto Area? I want one who understands male health issues and isn't a moron, one who won't ignorantly appeal to the acceptability of being literally on the floor of the dubious "normal" range. If you don't want to post this kind of info in the thread, I would really appreciate a PM on the matter.
Failing which, does anyone know of a reliable, cost-effective way of running my own labs? Who is the best provider for this?
Brief history:
23 year old male. Been on several psychotropic medications since 14.
ADs: Paxil, Wellbutrin, Effexor XR, Celexa
AAP: Zyprexa, Seroquel
Benzos: Ativan, Klonopin
ACs: Lamotrigine
As well as a 5 month course of Accutane at age 16.
I have persistent sexual dysfunction from both Paxil and Celexa (that is, sexual dysfunction that has not gone away after discontinuance of the psychotropic agent). This includes trouble with erections (morning wood is an extremely rare event), premature ejaculation and severely lowered libido. I am not currently taking any psychotropic medications (and haven't been for at least 6-8 months) and I'm doing OK, although not as well as I'd like.
I did a hormone test and it has revealed low T, low LH, low FSH and possibly high estradiol (not sure). I only saw the values on an unrelated walk-in and will be going back next month for a more comprehensive visit with my GP (maybe.. if not I will just obtain the results). I only saw a glimpse before he closed the window (on the computer) so I am not positive about the estradiol. The others I am sure of. He said something of the T like "well it's still in the normal range, so...." even though it's on the floor of what is considered normal. Having less testosterone than the average 80 year old man is not okay with me. Typical family doctor bullshit.
My diet is very clean. I don't drink alcohol or coffee, I don't consume high GI carbs (I suspect hypoglycemia as type II diabetes runs in the family). I'm lean at approximately 150 lbs and 5"9, although I do have somewhat of a pear shape (a tendency towards fat below the waist) and also a tendency towards abdominal fat (although not as much as it is for fat below the waist). I go to the gym but not as regularly as I would like. I have never taken AAS.
That's it for now. Thank you in advance.


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