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    Blood test needed. CVS needs a prior authorization

    CVS is requesting authorization from my doctor to get testosterone cyponiate after 1 year of being on TRT. I asked my doctor to send the approval to CVS to tell them I still need the testosterone. Dr replied my last blood test was too high and I need another blood that reads within levels...
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    Insomnia on TRT

    I just started melatonin 1mg extended too. I gotta Use it for a bit first before I saw anything concrete
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    Insomnia on TRT

    It’s not cured but I started taking Ashwagandha right before bed along with magnesium. And it does help. Give it a try.
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    Do I really need to be taking Thyroid Medicine * (labs)? Also having trouble staying asleep

    Are you taking thyroid medicine? What are you doing to Lower your reverse T3? I did speak to defy about my sleep issues and they stated it doesn’t have anything to do with the nature thryoid medication. And possible sleep apnea as well.
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    Do I really need to be taking Thyroid Medicine * (labs)? Also having trouble staying asleep

    Right now I’m taking the 1.5 grain. Still suggest stop taking it ?
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    Do I really need to be taking Thyroid Medicine * (labs)? Also having trouble staying asleep

    When I spoke to Defy, they said TSH should be next to 0 because I'm taking the Nature-Throid medicine. Not sure how true this is? These were the tests I had ran before I started the Nature-Throid. I don't know if that will help at all.. 8/10 Free T4...
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    Do I really need to be taking Thyroid Medicine * (labs)? Also having trouble staying asleep

    I started going to Defy medical in August and they required me to get my labs for TSH, Free T3 Free T4.. below are my results from the labs in August. Free T4 1.03 ng/dl 0.61-1.80 ng/dL FREE T3...
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    I need a blood test for Cortisol; need help

    Recommend this over going to Dr labs ?
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    I need a blood test for Cortisol; need help

    Reason I need a test is because I'm having so much trouble sleeping thru the night. I always wake up 4 am or so and multiple times a night. Should I just get a standard cortisol blood test from my doctor? I know at times Doctors dont know exactly what to order, just give the standard test. To...
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    Sudden Insomnia - Waking Early

    Does taking DHEA early make you tired at all.
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    Sudden Insomnia - Waking Early

    Did this help you but taking to earlier ?
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    Insomnia on TRT

    Hey! I came across this kind. Do you still keep on the same protocol? I have same issue as you. Fall asleep fine but go to bed and around 2-3am I’m waking up and this is every night.
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    Labs look good but libido is still shot; help!

    How do us even raise estrogen? Lower test? And also do you think I should get DHT tested
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    Labs look good but libido is still shot; help!

    Libido used to be good 5-6 years ago. Slowly came down and once I started TRT about 7 months ago. Libido went up slightly but still a major issue.
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    Labs look good but libido is still shot; help!

    No unfortunately never got that tested ...
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    Labs look good but libido is still shot; help!

    First off: Taking 50mg of testosterone cypionate every 3.5 days. And taking 500IU of hcG e3.5d. 30 years old 5’3 142 lbs (10%BF) All my numbers look good (I'm about 7 months into TRT). However I have not noticed my libido go up very much at all. There has been a couple of days here and there...
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    Can DHEA cause fatigue and weakness?

    is Hallandale pharmacy a local place, or is something you got on the internet?
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    Can DHEA cause fatigue and weakness?

    Awesome. What was the MG and can you check in a couple weeks to let us know me if you still feel good
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    Sleep... trouble staying asleep, awake at 3 AM daily

    How did you determine you needed that? Blood test?
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    Sleep... trouble staying asleep, awake at 3 AM daily

    Still struggling ? I have the same issues here.
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    DHEA-S very high -- help

    Yeah maybe. I skipped it last night because I was nervous. I Wonder what the half life is on dhea supplements. If I took it every 2 days. But yeah I’ll talk to defy nurse next week
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    DHEA-S very high -- help

    I am currently on 50mg e3.5d test. I wouldn’t say horrible side effects but I take it around 7pm and shortly after I feel fatigue. I don’t know if that’s because I just ate dinner and it’s end of day so get extra tired.
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    DHEA-S very high -- help

    Sorry I should have noted. I’m 30 years old. About 12 percent BF if that matter.
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    DHEA-S very high -- help

    I just got my results back from Defy for my 6 month follow up.. DHEA-S 6 months ago was 240.1 ug/dL with a normal range from 138.5-475.2. I just got my new results and DHEA-S = 720 ug/dl. The Defy Dr put me on 50mg of DHEA from the VitaminShoppe every night... My follow up call isn't going...
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    Can DHEA cause fatigue and weakness?

    I take the VitaminShoppe brand 50mg after dinner. I do notice the Fatigue after that. The defy dr said I should take it. He also menitoned 35mg is a good dose for me but if I am not getting it through their pharmacy then I should go to 50 because it’s not here and the actual amount would be...
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    TSH Tests Low after taking Nature-Throid

    I did message my dr back and let him know I went out of network because the endo was a 2.5 month wait. And no response yet. I honestly need this dr just for writing my prescriptions for TRT but other than that I’ve been doing all my research on my own/ defy medical. People who actually have...
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    TSH Tests Low after taking Nature-Throid

    What should they be looking at? Also the Dr didn’t know I was talking any meds. Because there was a 2.5 month wait to get into an endo, I reached out to Defy.
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    TSH Tests Low after taking Nature-Throid

    Long story short I needed to go to Defy medical because my doctor I normally see did not understand TRT / the correct blood test correctly. I got most of my labs through my primary physician to save money and I sent them to defy. When getting back my blood test for TSH, Free T3, Free T4.. My...
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    Defy writing me a prescription for labs

    I’m surprised they wouldn’t tell you ... is it a good insurance company
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