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Defy - Insurance covering bloodwork

I'm in Virginia and working with defy. They prescribe bloodwork for me and obviously the prescribing physician is from FL. When I get my labs, labcorp bills thru Florida...thus making it an out of network provider under my plan. Is there anyway to avoid this? Other than discontinuing with...
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- Mar 17, 2017
- Replies: 53
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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Thyroid testing - VERY high Thyroglobulin antibody

Hey guys...a little freaked out over here so looking for some feedback. Just got a full thyroid panel done and it came back as follows: T4 (0.82-1.77)...1.19 Reverse T3 (9.2-24.1)...13.1 Thyroglobulin Antibody (0.0-0.9)...2120.5 TPO Ab (0-34)...19 Triiodothyronine Free (1.0-4.4)...3.1 My doc...
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- Feb 23, 2017
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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Defy question - clomid cost

Hello everyone, Recently had my consult with Defy and was suggested because of my age (31) and my desire to have kids in the next few years that clomid was the right choice...and I agree. I want to see how I react to it. However, when I checked out with them, the cost of 30 days worth of...
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- Feb 15, 2017
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Starting with Defy soon - worried about existing gyno

Hey guys...so as the title states, I have my initial consultation with Defy coming up in February. I chose to go with the first available appointment so will be speaking with the PA/nurse practitioner instead of Dr. Saya. My question - I have a small gyno lump that I have had since high...
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- Jan 23, 2017
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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31 years old - first time blood tests - please help analyze!

Hi everyone...new member. Got bloods done because of recent plumit of energy/libido. Can you give reactions to the panel? Total T - 685 Free T - 9.0 DHEA-S - 534.3 TSH - 0.599 LH - 6.6 Prostate Specific Ag - 1.1 Estradiol Sensitive - 11.2 Progesterone - 0.2 Thanks in advance for any help!
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- Jan 18, 2017
- Replies: 11
- 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