thyroid

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Hello all; My name is Ethan from NJ and I am 22 years old... I figured I would just jump right into my questions and concerns here and see if anyone can help me at all. Slowly but surely, over the past few months I have been having erectile dysfunction issues, and my sex drive is decreasing...

Fatigue is can be very frustrating for many people since it can have several causes. There's the normal tiredness we feel at the end of every day, the tiredness that comes from being a hard-working person. But sometimes that fatigue goes beyond just the "norm". It pervades your muscles, fogs up...

Serum Dehydroepiandrosterone, Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate, and Pregnenolone Sulfate Concentrations in Patients with Hyperthyroidism and Hypothyroidism by Tagawa, Noriko; Tamanaka, Junko; Fujinami, Aya; Kobayashi, Yoshiharu; Takano, Toru; Fukata, Shuji; Kuma, Kanji; Tada, Hisato; Amino...

Here is the video of today's webinar interview Dr. McClain earned his medical doctorate at Western University and completed his internship at the University of Southern California’s Keck School of Medicine Residency Program (U.S.C. California Hospital) and has worked with some of the best...

Allison Woodworth (from PrimeBody.com) explains the main symptoms, diagnosis tests and therapies to treat low thyroid function.

Mary Shomon: How is proper adrenal function related to a thyroid problem? Drs. Shames: A major connection exists between low thyroid and low adrenal. Low adrenal, also called adrenal insufficiency, can actually cause someone's thyroid problem to be much worse than it would be otherwise...

Low serum free triiodothyronine levels are associated with the presence and severity of coronary artery disease in the euthyroid patients: an observational study. Ertaş F, et al. Anadolu Kardiyol Derg. 2012. Abstract OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship...

Proper monitoring of men on testosterone replacement therapy has been dictated by several medical guidelines groups. However, most of them fall short in guiding doctors on what to if different key variables are not optimal. The following list includes all important blood tests and health...