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Anyone take Nature Throid for hypothyroidism?

Thanks Vince. All I know is that I spent over a year going from specialist to specialist, and I am glad that I had the wherewithal to seek out an endocrinologist on my own after my last "specialist" suggested that I see a psychiatrist. I complained that I had no energy, no motivation, couldn't...
- bouquetCPA
- Post #3
- May 1, 2017
- Forum: Thyroid, DHEA, Pregnenolone, Progesterone, etc
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Anyone take Nature Throid for hypothyroidism?

I was just wondering if anyone took Nature Throid for hypothyroidism? I was prescribed 65 mg per day on Friday, and it seems to already be helping even though I was told it would take a while to feel the effects. I'm just wondering if this is a placebo or if this is normal? Then again, I'm...
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- Apr 30, 2017
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Thyroid, DHEA, Pregnenolone, Progesterone, etc
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New Member: Waiting For Initial Labs

I started my injections today. The additional blood work after a month is to see how I am responding to the current treatment and if it needs to be tweaked for the long-term plan. I had a complete panel done before, but he wants to see how my body responds to the plan of action because as he...
- bouquetCPA
- Post #11
- Apr 28, 2017
- Forum: Introductions
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New Member: Waiting For Initial Labs

Well, I forgot to request a copy of my labs, but I will repeat what I was told. My testosterone levels are in the tank (326), my free testosterone was really low, and my thyroid is under-productive. As a result weekly testosterone injections will happen for the next month prior to obtaining...
- bouquetCPA
- Post #9
- Apr 28, 2017
- Forum: Introductions
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New Member: Waiting For Initial Labs

Thanks for the welcome, but this is sad, because I don't exactly know what labs were ordered. I was referred by my wellness physician to an endocrinologist that specializes in TRT and they took 4 vials of blood while I was there along with a copy of my annual physical lab results. The nurse...
- bouquetCPA
- Post #6
- Apr 22, 2017
- Forum: Introductions
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New Member: Waiting For Initial Labs

I just wanted to say I was glad that I found this forum even though I still haven't received my lab results yet. My story is I'm 44 years old, I exercise regularly, and eat way better than I ever have in my life. I found myself with low energy, no motivation, I can't concentrate like I used...
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- Apr 22, 2017
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Introductions

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