Undiagnosed seminoma??

Medical Q&A [Moderated]
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I am an untrained distance runner. 5’8’’ 56 yo. Began sslp jan 18 @157lbs. Didn’t gain weight until Dr Feigenbaum gave me some obvious info I didn’t want to hear on Feb 4th. That’s when I began starting nutrition. 165lbs today and progressing nicely on sslp.
I asked my MD to check my testosterone at my annual physical on Jan 25 (before hearing your podcasts). Never had a baseline. Came back 695 ng/dL. She says too high and wants redraw soon.

  1. Is this high?
  2. Could it be result of “clean” lifestyle and newly lifting heavy (for me)?

I ingest very little sugar and alcohol. I had been intermittent fasting for years (but quit now). Super low stress.
Other labs cool including thyroid panel. I have been experiencing periodic, spontaneous, magnificent erections.

Last question:

  1. I’ve been resting for 5 plus minutes between sets. “stuff” is getting real now. How long can I extend the rest?

Thank you. You people are the best…Tony from North Jersey

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  1. No
  2. Could what be the result of “clean” lifestyle? Your testosterone level in the normal range? I suppose so.

I have been experiencing periodic, spontaneous, magnificent erections.

Sounds awesome.

  1. I’ve been resting for 5 plus minutes between sets. “stuff” is getting real now. How long can I extend the rest?

There aren’t any hard “rules” on this stuff. I think up to 8 minutes or so is fine. Once you’re doing 10-15 minutes between sets … it’s probably too heavy for multiple sets.

And where did this “seminoma” idea come from??

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My brother in law is a surgeon in another state.

Thank you very much. You are terrific resources and deserve the best of everything.

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testsnip.PNG Lab report was misleading. Big lab company too.