Lowered T Levels

my t-levels last quarter were 598 this quarter 459 iam on androgel 1.62% 2pumps daily when i started on the gel 1yr ago i was 218 my pain doc said it was due to prolonged opiod use after back surgery he stopped the opiods in2/1/13 why are my levels droping ?

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Hello, Peter! How are you?

It is natural for them to drop with age, plus your body will eventually get used to the dose your using and it won't be as effective for you.

Has your doctor made any dosage adjustments for you?

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