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Thyroid Guidance

I should get another set of labs in 4-6 weeks. I’ll follow up.
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- Post #8
- Jun 20, 2019
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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Thyroid Guidance

Update: I was prescribed levothyroxine today which should help. Ive been told to avoid gluten but I feel I eat fairly healthy already and not much breads or beer. I currently take 150mg IM weekly and want to go 3x weekly but working on getting a prescription to do so. I'm concerned with my...
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- Post #6
- Jun 18, 2019
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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Thyroid Guidance

Guidance please: Been suspecting my thyroid was high for years but different doctors would tell me I'm in the normal range. I just learned "normal" range is subjective and I should be much lower. Ive been on TRT since November and its helped greatly but I'm still struggling with fatigue and I...
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- Jun 18, 2019
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New member - Lab Guidance

I recently got some thyroid labs completed. Unfortunately he didn't run reverse T3 and I'm beginning to feel frustrated. I've noticed I'm beginning to feel tired and lethargic more than usual. I suspect my thyroid is the cause of this. Trough 5/23/19 Test: 651 Free: 14.3 ng/DL 2.2% BioAval...
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- Post #14
- Jun 18, 2019
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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New member - Lab Guidance

yes they were at trough
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- Post #13
- Mar 10, 2019
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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New member - Lab Guidance

My free T is just over 2% which as I understand is the minimum level that is acceptable
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- Post #11
- Mar 9, 2019
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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New member - Lab Guidance

thanks for the guidance
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- Post #9
- Mar 7, 2019
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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New member - Lab Guidance

so would u recommend this? THYROID Panel (TSH + Free T3 + Free T4)
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- Post #6
- Mar 6, 2019
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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Typical hcg dosage in ml?

THIS
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- Post #8
- Mar 6, 2019
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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New member - Lab Guidance

I had initial workup around Dec. 2017. However I was going thru fertility with my wife and I didn't want to risk any complication so I did not begin treatment till Nov. 2018 Levels at that time: LH:5.1 FSH:7.2 TSH: 3.630
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- Post #4
- Mar 6, 2019
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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New member - Lab Guidance

New member here. Trying to get a grasp of all this information and it's like trying to drink from a fire hose. 34 year old male. TRT protocol: test 150mg weekly hCG 500iu 3x week 12 week labs Test: 959 Free: 20ng/DL SHBG: 42.1 Estradiol: 45.6...
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- Mar 6, 2019
- Replies: 14
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion

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