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Low T / high normal TSH, low fT3&4 / low normal AM cortisol...what's causing what?

So I've retested some tests at a different lab and there are many things that are out of range. I don't know where to start, or how to go about with treatment, or what is causing what, or if there is a direct connection between any of them and one of them is throwing the others off. I don't...
- Fr8man
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- Jan 5, 2020
- cortisol low t causes low testosterone low thyroid thyroid thyroid diagnosis
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- Forum: Thyroid, DHEA, Pregnenolone, Progesterone, etc
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High TSH, normal fT3 & fT4 - antibodies & rT3 OK.

And really low free testosterone. TSH 4.54 (0.27 - 4.20) uIU/mL fT3, free 3.6 (2.0 - 4.4) pg/mL ft4, free 1.24 (0.93 - 1.70) ng/dL Iodine intake is (and always has been) optimal. Any advice where to go from here? I used to think it was do to low T. But now I'm hearing that my low T is...
- Fr8man
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- Dec 15, 2019
- high tsh low testosterone test thyroid levels
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- Forum: Thyroid, DHEA, Pregnenolone, Progesterone, etc
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How do I get my body to produce on its own?

So judging by the lab results, I'm secondary. Low T, LH & FSH at the lower end of the reference range, although normal. Before I start trt, I want to give my body a chance to produce t on its own. How can I do that? What can I take to help me make t? I want to exhaust all my options in this...
- Fr8man
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- Dec 9, 2019
- hpta restart pct primary or secondary trt
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- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Low testosterone / low'ish estrogen

Hi all! First time poster looking for some expertise. 37 / m / 248 lb / 6'4 / %26 bf Total T: 216 (286 - 802) ng/dL Estrogen: 15 (11 - 44) pg/mL I don't get it. What does it mean that estrogen is at the lower end when testosterone is also low? I expected my estrogen to be high since I have...
- Fr8man
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- Dec 3, 2019
- Replies: 22
- 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