UhhhhhPancakes
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Hey guys, I just recently got my blood results back and I think I’ve figured out why I’ve been feeling bad. My DHEA is low, while the rest of my bloodwork looks pretty solid.
Results:
DHEA-S: 4.2 (reference range 5.7–13.4)
Testosterone: 41.0 nmol/L (reference range 8.64–29.0)
SHBG: 32.5 nmol/L (reference range 18.3–54.1)
Free testosterone: 0.96 nmol/L (reference range 0.18- 0.71)
Prolactin: 332 mIU/L (reference range 86–324) — I’ve just started P5P to bring this down
Estradiol: 168 pmol/L (reference range 41.4–159.0)
Thyroid, liver, cholesterol, and general blood markers are all within range.
I’m planning to start 25 mg DHEA, which should arrive in a couple of days. What I’m unsure about is estrogen control. After seeing this blood test, I started using an AI and actually got morning wood for the first time in a while, but I’m still feeling pretty fatigued.
Since my estradiol is only slightly over range, I’m wondering whether it would make more sense to use Proviron instead of an aromatase inhibitor. From what I understand, DHEA can raise estrogen, so I’m not sure if I’ll still need an AI once I add it in.
Also, since my SHBG is already mid-range, do you think Proviron could push it too low compared to sticking with a low-dose AI?
Results:
DHEA-S: 4.2 (reference range 5.7–13.4)
Testosterone: 41.0 nmol/L (reference range 8.64–29.0)
SHBG: 32.5 nmol/L (reference range 18.3–54.1)
Free testosterone: 0.96 nmol/L (reference range 0.18- 0.71)
Prolactin: 332 mIU/L (reference range 86–324) — I’ve just started P5P to bring this down
Estradiol: 168 pmol/L (reference range 41.4–159.0)
Thyroid, liver, cholesterol, and general blood markers are all within range.
I’m planning to start 25 mg DHEA, which should arrive in a couple of days. What I’m unsure about is estrogen control. After seeing this blood test, I started using an AI and actually got morning wood for the first time in a while, but I’m still feeling pretty fatigued.
Since my estradiol is only slightly over range, I’m wondering whether it would make more sense to use Proviron instead of an aromatase inhibitor. From what I understand, DHEA can raise estrogen, so I’m not sure if I’ll still need an AI once I add it in.
Also, since my SHBG is already mid-range, do you think Proviron could push it too low compared to sticking with a low-dose AI?
