thyroid

  1. G

    Low morning temps

    My morning temps have been low for a long time. Usually around 96.2F. Afternoon and evening temps don’t even go above 97.6F. I’ve had an immense amount of brain fog for 3 years now. Is thyroid and low cortisol usually the reasons for low basal temps, or is there other reasons I should know...
  2. C

    Recommendations for help in Dallas Texas

    I'm new to the forum and am looking for help and guidance regarding low libido and most recently ED. Attached are blood work results from about 6 weeks ago. I was diagnosed with low test in November of 2016 and prescribed shots of test cyp. 200 mg every other week. It seemed to help with...
  3. P

    Dessicated thyroid doesn't seem to be working (up to 3gr, no change)

    First, thanks for such a great resource! I've been around for about a year but have never had to post because there's already so many answers on here, it's almost impossible to find something that requires a new post! Well, I finally found something ;-). Hoping that one of you hormone gurus has...
  4. Nelson Vergel

    Psychiatric Issues and Low Mood Caused by Hormone Problems

    Review Article Psychiatric Manifestations of Endocrine Disorders Full Paper: Psychiatric Manifestations of Endocrine Disorders ADRENAL: CUSHING’S SYNDROME AND ADDISON’S DISEASE Over the past few decades, a number of authors have found a significant amount of psychological disorders...
  5. T

    I Need Help to Interpert Thyroid Results, Doctor won't Help

    Hello everyone. I've been on TRT for about 2 years (100mg twice a week, 0.25 arimidex at the time of injections). 4 months ago my labs showed: TSH: 2.12 (0.15-4.5) T3: 1.1 (0,8-2) T4: 7 (4.5-12) FT4: 15 (11.5-23) FT3: 3.3 (2.5-5.8) Bloods were taken in the morning After that my endo put me on...
  6. J

    Wife's Blood Work - What is normal Testosterone in Women?

    Below is an excerpt of my wife's blood work which includes hormone panel including Thyroid. She is 43 and stopped taking birth control pills approximately 8 to 12 weeks ago. Any thoughts/takeaways?
  7. H

    HCG effect on thyroid and DHEA levels

    Just would like to share my experience with HCG increasing T3, T4 and DHEA levels. I have read that HCG structure is similar to TSH hence it can stimulate the thyroid gland to produce hormones. Also that HCG can have an effect on DHEA and pregnenolone. From my experience this is true. Numbers...
  8. K

    Is My TRT Protocol Causing My Depression? Two Weeks on T-Cyp

    Age: 28 Height : 6'1 Weight : 215 Body Fat % : around 20% -started TRT on April 6th 2017 -Protocol: 140 mg Test Cyp/week, 800 HCG , .25 Armidex/week ( Spliting my dose twice a week ) -Blood work prior to TRT: CBC With Differential/Platelet WBC 5.0 x10E3/uL 3.4 - 10.8 RBC 6.79 High...
  9. T

    Defy Medical - overmedicated on Thyroid Medication?

    Hey everyone. I apologize in advance for the long post. But I would greatly appreciate any insight anyone can share with me. I am a patient with Defy Medical, and I am currently undergoing trt as well as thyroid treatment with Dr. Saya. Dr. Saya has done an amazing job getting my testosterone...
  10. Nelson Vergel

    The lipid-lowering effect of levothyroxine in patients with subclinical hypothyroidism: a systematic

    The lipid-lowering effect of levothyroxine in patients with subclinical hypothyroidism: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials Summary Objectives Dyslipidaemia is common in patients with subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH). To date, there is no universal agreement...
  11. S

    Low Thyroid T4 on TRT Therapy

    Hi I would like some advice or help please I recently went for a Full Endocrine Test to find out that my Thyroid (t4) was on the lower side Now im wondering if this could be due to my 6 months of TRT Therapy shutting down the Pituitary and Hypothalamus ? Or could it be my slightly lower...
  12. A

    Supplementing T3 and drastic bowel movement changes

    I started supplementing 25mcg T3 cytomel to my every day, and I was pleasantly surprised by the results so far. I am warmer everyday, but my bowels have changed a lot. I go less frequently and when I do it isn't explosive and semi-watery/flaky, but solid and the consistent of healthy stool. I...
  13. C

    Pre TRT labs from Defy - anything stand out that I should dig into before Apt

    Hey everyone. I have more lab results (pre TRT) that were ordered by defy (I haven't had my appointment yet). Does anything jump out as being more complicated than just low-T and needing TRT (I'm apprehensive)? My DHEA looks low. My TSH high-ish (and has been higher). I also tested...
  14. Nelson Vergel

    Beyond Testosterone: Interview with Dr Lynese Lawson

    Dr Lawson speaks about factors that can get in the way of effectiveness of testosterone replacement like thyroid dysfunction, insulin resistance, cardiovascular disease and exposure to toxins.Dr. Lawson is the founder and medical director of Proactive Wellness Centers, PLC (PWC) of Vienna...
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