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29 y/o male blood work- huge surge in T, low iodine?

Sorry, by abstinence I meant ejaculation. Since I feel so crappy after ejaculating I presume it may affect the blood results if I am doing it right after or many weeks after.
- goofy24
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- Dec 6, 2022
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29 y/o male blood work- huge surge in T, low iodine?

OK. Should I check the prolactin levels specifically after a long period of abstinence, or right after, or does it not matter? I had the thirst issues prior to the hydrocortisone. I wonder if I actually should consider fludrocortisone to see if that helps. My doc had mentioned it, it's common...
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- Dec 6, 2022
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29 y/o male blood work- huge surge in T, low iodine?

So I have experimented with various meds, none of which made much of a difference, but pramipexole I started a few days ago. By far the most libido enhancing substance I have ever used. Extremely rock hard erections that won't go away, an urge to go down on thick women and fuck them hard...
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- Dec 6, 2022
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29 y/o male blood work- huge surge in T, low iodine?

Anyone?
- goofy24
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- Nov 25, 2022
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29 y/o male blood work- huge surge in T, low iodine?

I would like to add, that the only time I ever have a significant libido is when I am high on THC. If that makes any difference. I know THC acts on dopamine, so that may lend some credence to the dopamine theory.
- goofy24
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- Nov 2, 2022
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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29 y/o male blood work- huge surge in T, low iodine?

Hi all. 29 year old male here. Never used any anabolics or such, whatsoever. Have adrenal insufficiency and take supplementary hydrocortisone (20mg/day) and 100mg/day of DHEA. Got my labs today and saw a large surge in total and free T, shockingly after 10 years of basically being 550ng/dl with...
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- Nov 1, 2022
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- 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