Yes it is crazy. It baffles me how they can hand out strong sleeping pills rather than a natural hormone. It just does not make sense!
Thanks for the amazon link!
Wow, that really is optimal! Is that E2 level the sensitive assay?
Before I went near correcting my testosterone, I paid particular attention to my adrenals and thyroid. I got interested in the whole adrenal fatigue thing and had numerous saliva testings. It came back low throughout the day the first time but once I had corrected my diet (less inflammation) things seemed to improve. I was suffering with cold hands and feet and other numerous things. Since going gluten free this has resolved. Funnily enough, I tested positive in a blood test for celiac and I also had genetic testing which showed me a carrier for the gene. My father has autoimmune gut issues so I figured eating the healthiest I can will aid me in the future. I found numerous studies regarding prolactin and celiac disease so I thought this might be my issue. My prolactin has also come down significantly since going gluten free!
My thyroid labs have always been the top of the range. I have had Free T3 and Free T4 tested numerous times and they have literally been at the top. My TSH has also remained below 2. I had my Reverse T3 tested which was high, my endo at the time attempted to clear this with T3 medication but it didnt do much other than raise my already high SHBG to 54nmol/l.
Since improving my diet all of these things have got better so I figured I had solved the adrenal/thyroid issues. Unfortunately, it has not done much for my T levels which has led me to this point!
