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Shift work, labs, advice?

Hey thanks a ton man. I appreciate the well thought response. I’ll try hiit for waking up and switching to/from nights! Will definitely check out these lab companies. It sounds like I need to find a good functional medicine doc to work with too.
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- Jan 11, 2019
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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Shift work, labs, advice?

In residency, if I leave my training will essentially end. The nature of the work/training requires nights, however once these 3yrs are over I will drop down to 12 shifts at 10hrs per shift (ideally). Burnout in ER is crazy high and I don’t want to become another statistic. Trying to prevent...
- ace2021
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- Jan 9, 2019
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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Shift work, labs, advice?

Thank you for the responses. Edited original post with lab values
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- Jan 9, 2019
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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Shift work, labs, advice?

30yo M ER provider in underserved inner city trauma center. Work 18-20 shifts 12hrs each with 4-10 nights interspersed randomly throughout the month. Can’t leave the job for 3 years. Once upon a time was a nationally ranked athlete 5%bf, big libido, tons of energy. Since starting shift work...
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- Jan 9, 2019
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- Forum: Blood Test Discussion

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