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<blockquote data-quote="Someguy" data-source="post: 50409" data-attributes="member: 2736"><p>All of those that Coastwatcher listed are what a good doctor would require to get a good overall picture before starting you on TRT. </p><p></p><p>If you just want a quick and dirty overview to see whether your problems are likely caused by testosterone or thyroid issues you could get a good idea with just total testosterone, free testosterone, estradiol (sensitive), and TSH. </p><p></p><p>You can try to get your doctor to order these and give you copies of the results so they'll (hopefully) be covered by insurance. Be aware that it's difficult to get doctors to understand the need for the SENSITIVE estradiol test and order the right test.</p><p></p><p>Alternatively, you could order and pay for the tests yourself through discountedlabs.com. They'll email you requisitions to print out and bring in to a nearby Labcorp location. Labcorp draws your blood, and you get results by email in a week or so.</p><p></p><p>If you post your lab results here you'll get sime opinions on whether it's worthwhile for you to seek out a knowledgeable doctor for TRT or thyroid evaluation.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Someguy, post: 50409, member: 2736"] All of those that Coastwatcher listed are what a good doctor would require to get a good overall picture before starting you on TRT. If you just want a quick and dirty overview to see whether your problems are likely caused by testosterone or thyroid issues you could get a good idea with just total testosterone, free testosterone, estradiol (sensitive), and TSH. You can try to get your doctor to order these and give you copies of the results so they'll (hopefully) be covered by insurance. Be aware that it's difficult to get doctors to understand the need for the SENSITIVE estradiol test and order the right test. Alternatively, you could order and pay for the tests yourself through discountedlabs.com. They'll email you requisitions to print out and bring in to a nearby Labcorp location. Labcorp draws your blood, and you get results by email in a week or so. If you post your lab results here you'll get sime opinions on whether it's worthwhile for you to seek out a knowledgeable doctor for TRT or thyroid evaluation. [/QUOTE]
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