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thyroid protocol/med adjustment

Hey guys, back with an update for ya after seeing new endo (Dr. Ravi Dhawale) and adjusting thyroid protocol, sorry I didn't post comprehensive labs but iron, ferritin, etc. are all good and in range. Sorry to duplicate, this was in an old thread but I thought it'd be better as a new topic...
- munch520
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- Mar 22, 2017
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Thyroid, DHEA, Pregnenolone, Progesterone, etc
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Thoughts on adrenal suport

Hello all, I'm a recent newbie here and super appreciative for all the guidance. My intro thread is here (https://www.excelmale.com/forum/showthread.php?8671-New-guy-from-Ohio) with ALL results, but basically I have been diagnosed with Hashimotos thyroiditis and also have low/irregular...
- munch520
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- Dec 19, 2016
- Replies: 13
- Forum: Thyroid, DHEA, Pregnenolone, Progesterone, etc
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DHEA and Pregnenolone cream vs pill m

I have Hashimotos Thyroiditis, along with some low LH/FSH and low free testosterone...I've had two docs with two different schools of thought address the LH/FSH and low free T (total T is great). Doc 1: Prescribed oral DHEA and Pregnenolone. The DHEA came from an off book pharmacy (can't...
- munch520
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- Nov 9, 2016
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Thyroid, DHEA, Pregnenolone, Progesterone, etc
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New guy from Ohio

Hey to all, A video with John Crisler, Nelson Vergel and Jay Campbell brought me here, so I wanted to come learn more and share my experiences. I'm 30, recently got a pretty wild blood test back and I'm going to be going down the HRT road. Here's my pertinent details: -6'1, probably 12-15%...
- munch520
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- Nov 2, 2016
- Replies: 27
- 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