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Blindsided by TSH labs

As the title states,I am stunned at my recent labs. Been on TRT and treatment for Hashi/ Hypo thyroid for 5 years. Protocol has been pretty solid with very minor adjustments along the way as needed. Current #s are concerning. TSH - 20.470 (.45-4.5) Free T4 - .47 (.82- 1.77) Free T3 -...
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- Jan 11, 2018
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- Forum: Thyroid, DHEA, Pregnenolone, Progesterone, etc
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Thyroid

Hello, I am hoping to get some opinions on my labs. I will post up current as well as a the last few. A little background, About 4-5 years ago I went thru all of the customary symptoms associated with LowT and Hypo. Seen several Dr's, which came to the conclusion that I have Hashimotos as...
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- Jul 26, 2016
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- Forum: Thyroid, DHEA, Pregnenolone, Progesterone, etc
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E2 slighlty elevated AI or not ?

Started with Defy protocol is as follows Initially was Test cyp 75mg/2 week subq HCG 250iu/2week No AI. Never needed before, previously donated blood every 2-3 months due to hemo 4 week labs showed TT@494 Free T was 18 the upper end of scale was 21 E2 sensitive was 45.6 They are having...
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- Oct 2, 2015
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- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Oral HCG?

I have a Dr, putting me on Test cream and Oral HCG 1000iu twice a week.. Never heard of oral HCG. Also thought that 2000iu's a week sounds like a ton of HCG, are there any studies showing Desensitizing of the Leydig cells from too much HCG? Might be changing Doctors, as this protocol just...
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- Aug 10, 2015
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- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management

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