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Testosterone Replacement, Low T, HCG, & Beyond
Blood Test Discussion
7 weeks in, minimal improvement in total T, high estradiol
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<blockquote data-quote="Amaes" data-source="post: 52891" data-attributes="member: 14308"><p>I was diagnosed with low T at the end of August, after specifically asking for a testosterone test due to decreasing libido over the past few years and stubborn weight gain. I have a family history of type 2 diabetes and hypothyroidism. Results as of August 31 were:</p><p></p><p>Weight: 202</p><p>TSH: 3.17</p><p>eGFR: 76</p><p>HBa1c: 5.6</p><p>Total test: 246ng/dL</p><p></p><p>Doc started me on 100mg testosterone cyprionate intramuscular 1x per week for 4 weeks, then 100mg every 2 weeks. For the first couple weeks I had significant increases in hunger, and gained about 10 pounds in the first 4 weeks. My workouts improved somewhat, my mood improved somewhat, and I was sleeping less without significant fatigue.</p><p></p><p>After the 4th injection, I waited 2 weeks, and went back in for more bloodwork - my weight gain was significant and not dropping off even though I was watching what I ate, my libido hadn't improved, focus and mood were slipping again. After some Google work and finding this site, I asked for sensitive Estradiol as well as free/total T and T3, given my elevated TSH over 3.0. Results from 19 October:</p><p></p><p>Weight: 209</p><p>Total Test: 282ng/dL</p><p>Free Test: 72.2pg/mL</p><p>Estradiol: 63</p><p>T3, total: 81ng/dL</p><p></p><p>My total T3 looks awfully low, and my E2 very high given that it had been 15 days since my last injection of 100mg. My doc isn't particularly aggressive with treatments, didn't consider my TSH high, and hadn't even considered testing for E2. I'm thinking about looking for another doc to handle my metabolic / hormonal problems and get more thorough testing done.</p><p></p><p>Where should I go from here?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Amaes, post: 52891, member: 14308"] I was diagnosed with low T at the end of August, after specifically asking for a testosterone test due to decreasing libido over the past few years and stubborn weight gain. I have a family history of type 2 diabetes and hypothyroidism. Results as of August 31 were: Weight: 202 TSH: 3.17 eGFR: 76 HBa1c: 5.6 Total test: 246ng/dL Doc started me on 100mg testosterone cyprionate intramuscular 1x per week for 4 weeks, then 100mg every 2 weeks. For the first couple weeks I had significant increases in hunger, and gained about 10 pounds in the first 4 weeks. My workouts improved somewhat, my mood improved somewhat, and I was sleeping less without significant fatigue. After the 4th injection, I waited 2 weeks, and went back in for more bloodwork - my weight gain was significant and not dropping off even though I was watching what I ate, my libido hadn't improved, focus and mood were slipping again. After some Google work and finding this site, I asked for sensitive Estradiol as well as free/total T and T3, given my elevated TSH over 3.0. Results from 19 October: Weight: 209 Total Test: 282ng/dL Free Test: 72.2pg/mL Estradiol: 63 T3, total: 81ng/dL My total T3 looks awfully low, and my E2 very high given that it had been 15 days since my last injection of 100mg. My doc isn't particularly aggressive with treatments, didn't consider my TSH high, and hadn't even considered testing for E2. I'm thinking about looking for another doc to handle my metabolic / hormonal problems and get more thorough testing done. Where should I go from here? [/QUOTE]
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Testosterone Replacement, Low T, HCG, & Beyond
Blood Test Discussion
7 weeks in, minimal improvement in total T, high estradiol
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