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Thyroid lab for review

Had thyroid lab pulled this week with Discounted Labs and I'm not well versed in thyroid hormones so I'd appreciate some input on results, which to me don't suggest anything out of whack other than free T4 being very low normal: T4, Free (Direct) .090 ng/dL Range (Labcorp) .82 - 1.77...
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- Mar 9, 2016
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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Nasal allergy sprays- RX,OTC

Anybody with chronic allergies and/or sinus issues have any anecdotal stories on corticosteroid or glucocorticoid sprays causing mild or pseudo-Cushing's symptoms with long-term use? I've read some things saying it's possible if not likely to affect cortisol levels. I've been experiencing...
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- Mar 5, 2016
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Health & Wellness
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Interesting article about single drop blood testing- not all blood is consistent

http://www.newser.com/story/220961/our-blood-can-change-from-one-drop-to-the-next.html
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- Feb 24, 2016
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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Anecdotal subjective opinion- high dose zinc has killed my libido

So I started taking ZMA for the 50 mgs of zinc it contains in an effort to bring down my borderline high estradiol levels- last two labs showed 34.9 and 36.6 ref 8.0 - 35 sensitive assay. This is the only change in my protocol in the past 6 -8 weeks. Test levels are around 658 and free test 19...
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- Jul 30, 2015
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Nutrition and Supplements
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For You nitric oxide lovers- beet juice may help you exercise longer

Saw this on a news service feed: http://ajpregu.physiology.org/content/early/2015/06/15/ajpregu.00099.2015
- DxHypo
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- Jul 23, 2015
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Nutrition and Supplements
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Testosterone may not deserve its reputation as a cardiovascular culprit

Good article about trt and hematocrit: http://www.clinicalendocrinologynews.com/specialty-focus/men-s-health/single-article-page/aua-testosterone-may-not-deserve-its-reputation-as-a-cardiovascular-culprit/ea4d29a9ef50946413c64616369785cc.html
- DxHypo
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- May 31, 2015
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- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Hey ya'll from Rkinsaw

Soon-to-be 56 y.o. male, been on TRT approximately 8 years or so, 6 ft 2, 330 lbs, former weight lifter, no anabolic history, severely overtrained prior to going on trt. My trt has mainly consisted of treatment by a primary care doctor with a couple frustrating entanglements with urologists...
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- May 25, 2015
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- Forum: Introductions

TRT Hormone Predictor Widget

Understanding Your Hormones

Estradiol (E2)

A form of estrogen produced from testosterone. Important for bone health, mood, and libido. Too high can cause side effects; too low can affect well-being.

DHT

Dihydrotestosterone is a potent androgen derived from testosterone. Affects hair growth, prostate health, and masculinization effects.

Free Testosterone

The biologically active form of testosterone not bound to proteins. Directly available for cellular uptake and biological effects.

Scientific Reference

Lakshman KM, Kaplan B, Travison TG, Basaria S, Knapp PE, Singh AB, LaValley MP, Mazer NA, Bhasin S. The effects of injected testosterone dose and age on the conversion of testosterone to estradiol and dihydrotestosterone in young and older men. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2010 Aug;95(8):3955-64.

DOI: 10.1210/jc.2010-0102 | PMID: 20534765 | PMCID: PMC2913038