Recent content by Zach Hess

I feel decent on clomid - very inconsistent. Estradiol was done @ my dr.s not Defy. The results from when Defy ran the sensitive test was 26.4 (8-35 range)

Is there any "rebound" with clomid where my levels would drop sharply after I stop taking it or will they stay elevated for some time. I know TRT has a big drop-off effect. Asking so I know when to do labs. Still conflicted haha on whether to load that needle.

Just got my last test numbers before making a decision (whilst on clomid 25 mg mwf) - the labs were taken monday so probably the lowest they would be. Albumin 5.0 G/DL 3.5 - 5.0 G/DL Testosterone, Total 700 NG/DL 270 - 1,070 NG/DL Sex Hormone Binding Globulin 86.3 NMOL/L...

Actually having 2nd thoughts. Think I might try the thyroid/dhea/stinging nettle & come off the clomid for a month or two before fully committing.

Nope! I'll get it in the mail this coming week along with everything else. I'm apprehensive to start the TRT portion, but i've tried everything and just want to feel good. After 3 years of low T I can't do it anymore. Recently, it has manifested in terms of muscular pain. Plus 7 years of going...

Yes DHEA-S was low. Me- 191.7 ug/dl Range - 164.3-530 Dr @ Defy said it should be in the low 500s for my age. My E2 only rose from 23-26 on clomid.

So when I say my thyroid is low I mean just my FT3 is low. Antibodies are negative TSH 1.16 uIU/ml .37 - 4.0 Free T3 2.04 PG/ML 2.3 - 4.2 Free T4 1.41 ng/dl .89 - 1.76 My SHBG is : 55-75 (off clomid) 60-100 (on clomid)

Appreciate the opinion! However, wouldn't fixing any hypothyroid problems raise my SHBG, thus making even less free test? I only say this because the clomid doesnt work all the time & my vision is starting to get affected. I have tried almost everything under the sun the last 3 years. Doesn't...

Has anyone treated their low T from using thyroid, DHEA? I just had my consult with Defy & the Dr. wants to put me on DHEA, dessicated thyroid (as well as TRT). I'm hesitant to jump into the TRT @ 25 but I think im going to do it. (Protocol is 80mg 2x/week & 500IU HCG w/ shots) . Just didn't...

Decision made. Going with a consult from Defy. Even if I do things right, the stress of not searching & sifting on my own will be worth the $. Best possible scenario. I also think I can be helped by getting leaner.

I'm not 100% sure due to costs but I put in some questions to the folks over @ Defy. Waiting on a response.

Yeah its a good point. I called them on the phone & talked. It would really just some more bloodwork +$250. The problem IMO is a) not going thru insurance which I pay for to get whatever meds I need and b) time. Also, clomid is pretty low risk from what i hear correct?

I'm definitely mulling that option. I'm just trying to get shit done & fix this problem.

Yeah - shes not totally uninformed but relatively. It's tough because a) its all covered by insurance b) wait times are ridiculous c) im not rich which leads to a. No one good seems to be from New ENgland regarding this. I could also stand to lose some bodyfat + put on some muscle. I think a lot...

It's kind of a lot to deal with. I am also getting my varicocele checked on @ end of May. Just a waiting game w/ not so great management. Plus work and things going on in my life. I like it thought! Like I said my low T doesnt affect my work, mood, etc. It's more sexual + body composition related.