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Glad to join this community... looking for guidance to feel more like myself! (Lab Results In Post)

I'll definitely ask for the thyroid antibodies test. I think I'm overconsuming calories to be honest, despite the fact that I have a hard time gaining weight. I feel hungry quite often and feel like I eat a ton. Note that I am very active and probably need the calories.
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- Post #14
- Jun 23, 2023
- Forum: Introductions
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Glad to join this community... looking for guidance to feel more like myself! (Lab Results In Post)

1.) I’m contacting my endo to give her one more shot at taking this more seriously. It’s amazing how difficult it can be to find a good doctor that is ALSO accepting new patients. It took me 6+ months to get in with this one. 2.) I’ve tried to scale down supplements quite a bit. Just...
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- Post #11
- Jun 22, 2023
- Forum: Introductions
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Glad to join this community... looking for guidance to feel more like myself! (Lab Results In Post)

Please know how much I appreciate the thoughts and time you took for this detailed reply. There is an incredible amount of wisdom here.
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- Post #6
- Jun 22, 2023
- Forum: Introductions
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Glad to join this community... looking for guidance to feel more like myself! (Lab Results In Post)

I appreciate that reply. Know that I very much have my guard up posting here or any internet forum (reddit, etc.). If by chance someone sees an association that I have (or my endo has) missed, or if someone has a recommendation of a doctor/clinic local to Austin TX, that's all I'm looking for...
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- Post #4
- Jun 22, 2023
- Forum: Introductions
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Glad to join this community... looking for guidance to feel more like myself! (Lab Results In Post)

Hey all! Found this site a while ago and have been lurking a bit, but I think it's time I try taking my health into my own hands. The endo I've been working with here in Austin TX is nice, but she just hasn't been taking my issues seriously enough. A quick bit about me: I just turned 36, am...
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- Jun 22, 2023
- blood test estradial
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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