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I'm new to this forum and have questions about my situation

I'm a 53 year old man in good health. I've been using a compounded testosterone cream 20-25 mg per day for a couple of years due to low bioavailable T. In 2019, I was experiencing anxiety, insomnia, low energy and some chronic GI issues. Here was my blood work in 2019: total T 528 ng/dl...
- Matt73
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- Oct 22, 2022
- high dht high shbg high tsh
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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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20 Years old blood work. Hypothyroidism/low Test.

Hey guys, i'm dealing with borderline low testosterone and elevated TSH for almost 2 years since I got my blood work to see for the first time. Since then I'm running from one doc to another ( germany ) but can't seem to find a good one. Symptoms : almost no libido, weak erections, no morning...
- PhilippW97
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- Jul 29, 2017
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- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
High-normal TSH levels tied to all-cause mortality

Kosuke Inoue, MD, of the Endocrinology and Diabetes Center, Yokohama Rosai Hospital in Japan, and colleagues evaluated data from National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey III (1988-1994) on 12,584 adults (mean age, 45.4 years; 48.6% men) in the United States to determine the relationship...
- Nelson Vergel
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- Aug 28, 2016
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- Forum: Thyroid, DHEA, Pregnenolone, Progesterone, etc

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