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Yeah, these labs are virtually useless (with respect to the TSH that should be compared with the other labs that the guys already mentioned). They don't provide any means to really tell you anything or to make a diagnosis. The T3 uptake has nothing to do with T3, but it sounds snazzy. If you...

What is the reference range? If your doctor is even slightly concerned with your DHEA serum, he/she should also be comparing it with a complete 4x cortisol test to see your circadian profile and correlation analysis.

There's obviously some variance between the two sets of labs (pre & post Defy), with a bump in FT3 and RT3. Just curious, have you ran any antibody labs for autoimmune (TPO & TgAb)? The RT3 thing can be as simple as the flu /viral intrusion, or as complex as a combination of imbalances...

Your Free T3 is at 67% of reference range Your Free T4 is at 51%. Free T3/RT3 ratio is 24.65 Your FT3/RT3 ratio is 24.6 You said you're working with a good thyroid doctor ... Does this mean you are taking thyroid medications? If these are stand alone labs without medication, they are not bad...

As noted, labs need to be posted before any real conversation can take place, otherwise it's just all speculation. Beyond the various assays related to the endocrine system, we need to see CBC's, metabolic & electrolyte labs, iron/TIBC/ferritin. Current stats, lifestyle, injuries and/or...

I imagine you will be fine. Let us know how your labs turnout ...

Wondering where they get their DHEA reference range? 25 -to-95??

Can you verify the total test serum result? Your post says 369ng/dl, but you have the 132wtf noted to the right lol.Plus, the first labs said 249ng/dl. With that LH result, I would almost expect a lower total test score than 369ng/dl?? But everyone is different ... Also, any thyroid test that...

It's Post Cycle Therapy, usually a SERM and HCG to help restart the axis/pituitary to produce LH, in turn to signal the testes to produce testosterone ...

Wrench, good advise above, and accurate! Yes, Dr. Saya works with all those labs and uses them as markers to help diagnose and treat properly. You might have to get the 4x cortisol & DHEA correlation through another channel, like ZRT or I think our site sponsor at Discount Labs has it too, but...

Dr., thank you for your input. However, I might take you up on that bet. Agreed, OP posted a rather "normal" TSH level, but in the same paragraph it was posted that he has struggled with sub-adequate ferritin (51 is still low), and also suggesting low iron serum as well. If that stands, that...

Yes Bonetti, that tends to work for me, and again I base that on the fact that this is the zone (for me) where E2 isn't problematic, acne, or hypertension and other sides. Higher amounts can be fine for a short time, but my emphasis on HRT is to view it as a marathon, and it's only as strong as...

Yep, another round of those silly uptake and index thyroid tests. They are useless, and a waste of time and money. They are always "in range", and that's the way so many doctors like it, so that they don't have to indulge in a serious conversation about hypothyroidism. Yes, you can see a...

Thanks for joining EM!! Glad you are part of the community.

Wrench, based on your latest labs, you definitely have some obstacles taking place with the thyroid. Free T4 is below reference Free T3 is only at 12.5% of Reference range Ideally, it would be nice to see both at the 50% to 80% of reference range, and Reverse T3 at a moderate level. Really...

The Integra iron might be fine, but I think you need to up it. My wife didn't have any real luck with that, but slow release worked better and was better tolerated as you indicated ... On those thyroid labs ... Ughhh ... Toss that T3 Uptake right out the window. Is doesn't tell anyone anything...

Take a look at some slow release elemental iron, you are probably needing 150mg to 200mg day. Divide it up, with meals, avoid coffee when taking, and make sure to take with ample amounts of vitamin C. This is also having an impact on your thyroid, as T3 won't be productive with getting to the...

Or it means that T4 is converting excessively to RT3, because of other variables like cortisol, iron, D3 & electrolyte imbalances, and or sickness, injury, and situations where the body is needing to conserve energy.

Yeah, that's on a 1/4 grain. Seriously, iodine & selenium supplementation would be a better protocol than 1/4 grain. Also, Armour hasn't been the same since Activas acquisition a few years back. Might be better to get with a physician that knows a little more on the subject, plus most clinics...

Just to present another angle ... I think you are putting all your chips on Testosterone and TRT therapy as the road to complete wellness. Your test serum and free test can be optimized 5x over, but if other imbalances like your thyroid, adrenals, electrolytes/metabolic, etc.., are not in...

I've personally never taken Levo T4 synthetic, more so just due to the excess negative results that I've read over and over throughout the years. NDT and Cytomel (T3) have always worked for me personally. STTM has a page on this, they are not fans of Levothyroxine either...

Awesome!! Keep us posted on how it continues to go ... Good deal with the iodine! If you haven't been taking iodine, don't be alarmed if you feel a little warm sensation. Many years back, my TSH lowered almost 2 points just on iodine and a little selenium. Keep pluggin at it Amberlin!

Hi Amberlin, I can't really tell you what your dosage protocol should be, BUT, going on my wife's history, and others, drawing .04 to .06 of medication and injecting 2x per week could be the ticket!! Keep in mind other variables to achieve proper wellness, like iron, calcium, GABA, thyroid, and...

All the above is correct, but sometimes nailing down the origin or excess RT3 can be easy, sometimes it can be complicated. Having the flu, being sick, having an infection, or healing from a major injury can all contribute to increased RT3. Then again, so can iron/ferritin, adrenal issues...

Amberlin, take a deep breath, it can take lots of time to really get things dialed in! There are some good books along the way, one being The Natural Superwoman from Dr. Uzzi Reiss, several from Suzanne Somers, and a fairly new edition of Stop The Thyroid Madness is a GREAT book, and there's...

Hi Amberlin, thanks for posting the labs. By chance are you taking BC pills? Any noticeable changes in your cycle over the past few years (more, less, infrequency, issues)? Your E2 is also at the very top for being in the follicular phase, but some of the hormone treatment specialists might want...

Sorry to hear this news! I feel for you man, and I can totally relate. Amazing how attached we can get with our 4 legged family members, but then again I wouldn't trade it for anything. Reflect on all the good memories (and the few crazy ones too LOL)!

Just curious, what size & length of needle are you using. I probably get a bleeder 1 out of 10, maybe 1 out of 15. It happens, no huge deal, agree with CW you'll be fine!

As stated, the suggestions are aimed at trying to attain consistency and balance in your protocol. In fact, if you tweak it right, you possibly might not need any AI, and the body will be closer to homeostasis. You mentioned "started to feel tired" ... Try not to put all the emphasis on...

If you get the adrenal labs, post them up along with the circadian profile report if you get one. If not, I have a spreadsheet setup to do this, we can help you make some heads and tails of the results.

Yes on both ... Adrenals and thyroid are contributing to this. Presume that 10.6 cortisol is some AM serum test? To get the full picture, you need a 24 hour, 4x saliva kit, cortisol w/ DHEA correlation. I'm sure there will be an imbalance, but the 4x saliva results will paint a clearer...