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<blockquote data-quote="mcowingsfan" data-source="post: 688" data-attributes="member: 53"><p>Thanks for the warm welcome gents!</p><p></p><p>Gene - I did receive a diagnosis of hypogonadism - total T was 203, 221, 305 on three separate draws over almost 24-months. The 305 "outlier" was likely because of some supplements I had been taking during several months leading up to the last draw. I had also begun a weight lifting program along with aerobic exercise.</p><p></p><p>My thyroid levels have been evaluated by TSH levels only (normal) - no T3 or T4 that I can recall. Funny you should mention that because I heard a "radio doctor" interviewing an endo about T3 and T4 levels and a "sweet spot" ratio between the two. I brought up the thyroid concnern during my discussion with my doc since hypothyroidism and hypogonadism can have similar symptoms. My doc, while not dismissive, did say that his primary marker is TSH. If I had concerns, he'd happily call for T3 and T4 on the next draw. He also noted that I did not voice any complaints about other hypothyroid symptoms - e.g. cold intolerance, dry skin, brittle nails. I got a chuckle when I told him my periods were normal and regular. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite7" alt=":p" title="Stick Out Tongue :p" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":p" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mcowingsfan, post: 688, member: 53"] Thanks for the warm welcome gents! Gene - I did receive a diagnosis of hypogonadism - total T was 203, 221, 305 on three separate draws over almost 24-months. The 305 "outlier" was likely because of some supplements I had been taking during several months leading up to the last draw. I had also begun a weight lifting program along with aerobic exercise. My thyroid levels have been evaluated by TSH levels only (normal) - no T3 or T4 that I can recall. Funny you should mention that because I heard a "radio doctor" interviewing an endo about T3 and T4 levels and a "sweet spot" ratio between the two. I brought up the thyroid concnern during my discussion with my doc since hypothyroidism and hypogonadism can have similar symptoms. My doc, while not dismissive, did say that his primary marker is TSH. If I had concerns, he'd happily call for T3 and T4 on the next draw. He also noted that I did not voice any complaints about other hypothyroid symptoms - e.g. cold intolerance, dry skin, brittle nails. I got a chuckle when I told him my periods were normal and regular. :p [/QUOTE]
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