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HUGE DROP IN LIPID MARKERS - why?

I updated 2 lipid tests both drawn at same day/time: STANDARD PANEL and the ADVANCED PANEL 1 (with ref ranges) and ADVANCED PANEL 2 (historical graphs) Here’s a comparison with PREVIOUS STANDARD PANEL and PREVIOUS ADVANCED PANEL. With this comparison, you can now see how misleading standard...
- mcs
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- Dec 13, 2021
- cholesterol genetic influence lipids thryoid
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- Forum: Health & Wellness
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THRYOID REPLACEMENT MEDS & GLUCOSE LEVELS

Has anyone noticed an increased in glucose readings, specifically fasting glucose, after taking any thyroid replacement meds for some time (i.e. Armour, Synthroid, etc.)? According to this article, "The levothyroxine elevated the patient’s blood sugar to the point where hypoglycemia resolved...
- mcs
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- Sep 7, 2021
- diabetes insulin glucose insulin resistance levothyroxine ndt thyroid synthroid thryoid
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- Forum: Thyroid, DHEA, Pregnenolone, Progesterone, etc
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Three month bloods in - couple questions

Got a couple of weeks before my appointment with Dr Saya, but my results are in. There's a few red flags, and hoping someone could shed some light on them so that I feel a little bit better! *I tried posting this in the bloodwork section but kept getting a page not found error* I'm 34 years...
- smokedsalmon
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- Sep 6, 2019
- blood thryoid
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Thyroid supplementation... does it suppress your natural Thyroid?

I've been searching all over the net and I can't get a solid answer. I have only found one site (a medical site/doctor) that states that small doses of NDT from 15mg up to 60mg will not shut down your natural thyroid production... 120mg and up will however suppress natural Thyroid... Does...
- BillyJ03z
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- Feb 7, 2019
- armour ndt thryoid
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- Forum: Thyroid, DHEA, Pregnenolone, Progesterone, etc
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T3, T4 and SHBG

I read that thyroid meds can increase SHBG. Questions: 1. I have not found definitive info if it is the T4 in the meds or the T3 or both that cause this effect? 2. Is there any info on dose-response of Thryoid on SHBG? I'm being treated for hypogonadism (Cypionate 200mg/weekly +...
- MarkLA
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- Mar 18, 2018
- Replies: 2
- 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