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Low free testosterone, low LH, low cholesterol, high cortisol, high ACTH

Hi Sean Mosher, these values were taken after only one and a half week of taking a nascent iodine supplement. I did it by myself to be honest, cause all doctors said that the values were OK for them. I don't think I have an Hashimoto's disease that can be worsen by iodine, but who knows...
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- Jul 17, 2018
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New member from Italy

Thank you so much CoastWatcher!
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- Jul 17, 2018
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New member from Italy

Thank you MarkM!
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New member from Italy

Thanks Vince!
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Low free testosterone, low LH, low cholesterol, high cortisol, high ACTH

Hello everyone! I'm 26 years old and I'm from Italy, I'm 185 cm (6'1"), 75 kg (165 pounds). I used to be more heavy, last year I was 180 pounds, but I had (and still have sometimes) some issues mainly with my digestive system and my thyroid (probably iodine deficiency, now I'm taking it and I...
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New member from Italy

Hi everyone, I'm a 26 years old guy from Italy. I decided to join this forum cause many doctors don't know how to deal with my situation, I'll post my blood work in the right section. Not a critical situation, but the doctors I have talked to have very different opinions on what to do, so I'm...
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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