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<blockquote data-quote="queek" data-source="post: 97603" data-attributes="member: 17705"><p>Hello,</p><p></p><p></p><p>I am 25 years old and recently got bloodwork (just out of curiosity actually):</p><table class='post-table class: outer_border, width: 500' style='width: 100%'><tr><td ><p>Test</p></td><td ><p>Result</p></td><td ><p>Reference Range</p></td></tr><tr><td ><p>LH</p></td><td ><p>3.6 mU/ml | 1.5 - 9.3</p></td><td></td></tr><tr><td ><p>FSH</p></td><td ><p>2.7 mU/ml</p></td><td ><p>1.0 - 18.0</p></td></tr><tr><td ><p>Estradiol</p></td><td ><p>36 pg/ml</p></td><td ><p>12.0 - 41.0</p></td></tr><tr><td ><p>SHBG</p></td><td ><p>54 nmol/l</p></td><td ><p>17.3 - 65.8</p></td></tr><tr><td ><p>Testosterone (Total)</p></td><td ><p>470 ng/dl</p></td><td ><p>270 - 920</p></td></tr><tr><td ><p>Bioavailable Test (measured)</p></td><td ><p>0.79 ng/ml</p></td><td ><p>1.1 - 3.1</p></td></tr><tr><td ><p>DHEA-S</p></td><td ><p>359 ug/dl</p></td><td ><p>34 - 569</p></td></tr><tr><td ><p>TSH</p></td><td ><p>3.19 uU/ml</p></td><td ><p>0.2 - 5.0</p></td></tr><tr><td ><p>Vitamin D (25-OH)</p></td><td ><p>67 ng/ml</p></td><td ><p>30 - 150</p></td></tr></table> </p><p>More Blood tests (Was a few weeks later):</p><table class='post-table class: outer_border, width: 500' style='width: 100%'><tr><td ><p>Test</p></td><td ><p>Result</p></td><td ><p>Reference Range</p></td></tr><tr><td ><p>Sodium</p></td><td ><p>141 nmol/l</p></td><td ><p>136 - 146</p></td></tr><tr><td ><p>Chloride</p></td><td ><p>103 nmol/l</p></td><td ><p>95 - 110</p></td></tr><tr><td ><p>Calcium</p></td><td ><p>2.30 nmol/l</p></td><td ><p>2.20 - 2.56</p></td></tr><tr><td ><p>Iron</p></td><td ><p>96 ug/dl</p></td><td ><p>59 - 158</p></td></tr><tr><td ><p>Erythrocytes</p></td><td ><p>5.23 T/l</p></td><td ><p>4.4 - 5.8</p></td></tr><tr><td ><p>Hemoglobin</p></td><td ><p>15.6 g/dl</p></td><td ><p>13.5 - 18.0</p></td></tr><tr><td ><p>Hematocrit</p></td><td ><p>47 %</p></td><td ><p>40 - 52</p></td></tr><tr><td ><p>MCV</p></td><td ><p>89 fl</p></td><td ><p>78 - 98</p></td></tr><tr><td ><p>MCH</p></td><td ><p>29.7 pg</p></td><td ><p>27.0 - 33.0</p></td></tr><tr><td ><p>MCHC</p></td><td ><p>33.5 g/dl</p></td><td ><p>31.5 - 36.0</p></td></tr><tr><td ><p>Leukocytes</p></td><td ><p>3.5 G/l</p></td><td ><p>4.0 - 10.0</p></td></tr><tr><td ><p>Blood sugar</p></td><td ><p>86 mg/dl</p></td><td ><p>74 - 100</p></td></tr><tr><td ><p>BUN</p></td><td ><p>24 mg/dl</p></td><td ><p>8 - 20</p></td></tr><tr><td ><p>Urea</p></td><td ><p>52 mg/dl</p></td><td ><p>17 - 43</p></td></tr><tr><td ><p>Creatinine</p></td><td ><p>1.0 mg/dl</p></td><td ><p>0.8 - 1.3</p></td></tr><tr><td ><p>Uric Acid</p></td><td ><p>6.1 mg/dl</p></td><td ><p>3.6 - 7.2</p></td></tr><tr><td ><p>Bilirubin</p></td><td ><p>1.1 mg/dl</p></td><td ><p>< 1.2</p></td></tr><tr><td ><p>HDL</p></td><td ><p>49 mg/dl</p></td><td ><p>> 40</p></td></tr><tr><td ><p>CHOL/HDL</p></td><td ><p>3.3</p></td><td ><p>< 5.0</p></td></tr><tr><td ><p>LDL</p></td><td ><p>100 mg/dl</p></td><td ><p>< 130</p></td></tr><tr><td ><p>LDL/HDL</p></td><td ><p>2.0</p></td><td ><p>< 3.7</p></td></tr><tr><td ><p>CRP</p></td><td ><p>0.1 mg/dl</p></td><td ><p>0.00 - 0.50</p></td></tr></table> </p><p>A doctor tested my hormones another time, but not as comprehensive: (Third blood test)</p><table class='post-table class: outer_border, width: 500' style='width: 100%'><tr><td ><p>Test</p></td><td ><p>Result</p></td><td ><p>Reference Range</p></td></tr><tr><td ><p>beta-HCG</p></td><td ><p>0.0 mU/ml</p></td><td></td></tr><tr><td ><p>Prolactin</p></td><td ><p>7.8 ng/ml</p></td><td ><p>4.0 - 15.2</p></td></tr><tr><td ><p>LH</p></td><td ><p>7.3 mU/ml</p></td><td ><p>1.5 - 9.3</p></td></tr><tr><td ><p>FSH</p></td><td ><p>2.3 mU/ml</p></td><td ><p>1.0 - 18.0</p></td></tr><tr><td ><p>Testosterone (Total)</p></td><td ><p>5.70 ng/ml</p></td><td ><p>2.70 - 9.20</p></td></tr></table> </p><p>By assuming Albumin levels of 4.3 g/dl, BAT levels would calculate to 166 ng/dl and Free Testosterone would be at 7.06 ng/dl.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Symptoms:</p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Hardgainer</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Trouble keeping bodyfat down</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Extremely tired and fatigued during the day</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Losing a lot of strength when cutting</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Rather emotional during last year</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">No morning wood anymore, had problems with ED a year ago when I was partying a bit</li> </ul><p></p><p>Facts:</p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">25 years old</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">BMI: 26.9</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Bodyfat: 19% (DEXA)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Perfect bone mineral density according to DEXA</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Perfect spermiogram</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Normal body and facial hair (could grow full beard)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Carrying fat at hips and chest (since puberty) (Pseudogynecomastia)</li> </ul><p></p><p>Diet:</p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Maintenance at 3000-3500kcal, Bulk 4000kcal, Cut 2700kcal</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Alcohol once a month max.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Almost no sugar</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Symptoms don't seem to change with diet</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Currently cut with 25% carbs, 45% prot., 30% fat (Percent of calories)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Not plant based at all</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Low soy</li> </ul><p></p><p>Training/Workout:</p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"> 1.5hrs Resistance Workout 3-5 times a week, essentially no cardio </li> </ul><p></p><p>Medication:</p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">No Rx</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Currently only VitD and Multi</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Have never touched DHT blocking meds</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Never touched AAS, Prohormones or similar</li> </ul><p></p><p>Oral Body Temperature:</p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Morning: 97.0°F-97.2°F</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">2pm: 97.6°F</li> </ul><p></p><p>I got to know that my TSH is a bit elevated, my body temperature low, my free test outside of the reference range (low) and my SHBG and E2 a bit high. Symptoms seem match those of Low T and Hypothyroidism.</p><p></p><p>Any opinion on all of that very welcome!</p><p></p><p>Thank you in advance!</p><p></p><p>Disclaimer: I originally posted to another forum, but I value multiple opinions very much <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="queek, post: 97603, member: 17705"] Hello, I am 25 years old and recently got bloodwork (just out of curiosity actually): [TABLE="class: outer_border, width: 500"] [TR] [TD]Test[/TD] [TD]Result[/TD] [TD]Reference Range[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]LH[/TD] [TD]3.6 mU/ml | 1.5 - 9.3[/TD] [TD][/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]FSH[/TD] [TD]2.7 mU/ml[/TD] [TD]1.0 - 18.0[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Estradiol[/TD] [TD]36 pg/ml[/TD] [TD]12.0 - 41.0[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]SHBG[/TD] [TD]54 nmol/l[/TD] [TD]17.3 - 65.8[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Testosterone (Total)[/TD] [TD]470 ng/dl[/TD] [TD]270 - 920[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Bioavailable Test (measured)[/TD] [TD]0.79 ng/ml[/TD] [TD]1.1 - 3.1[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]DHEA-S[/TD] [TD]359 ug/dl[/TD] [TD]34 - 569[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]TSH[/TD] [TD]3.19 uU/ml[/TD] [TD]0.2 - 5.0[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Vitamin D (25-OH)[/TD] [TD]67 ng/ml[/TD] [TD]30 - 150[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] More Blood tests (Was a few weeks later): [TABLE="class: outer_border, width: 500"] [TR] [TD]Test[/TD] [TD]Result[/TD] [TD]Reference Range[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Sodium[/TD] [TD]141 nmol/l[/TD] [TD]136 - 146[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Chloride[/TD] [TD]103 nmol/l[/TD] [TD]95 - 110[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Calcium[/TD] [TD]2.30 nmol/l[/TD] [TD]2.20 - 2.56[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Iron[/TD] [TD]96 ug/dl[/TD] [TD]59 - 158[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Erythrocytes[/TD] [TD]5.23 T/l[/TD] [TD]4.4 - 5.8[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Hemoglobin[/TD] [TD]15.6 g/dl[/TD] [TD]13.5 - 18.0[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Hematocrit[/TD] [TD]47 %[/TD] [TD]40 - 52[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]MCV[/TD] [TD]89 fl[/TD] [TD]78 - 98[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]MCH[/TD] [TD]29.7 pg[/TD] [TD]27.0 - 33.0[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]MCHC[/TD] [TD]33.5 g/dl[/TD] [TD]31.5 - 36.0[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Leukocytes[/TD] [TD]3.5 G/l[/TD] [TD]4.0 - 10.0[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Blood sugar[/TD] [TD]86 mg/dl[/TD] [TD]74 - 100[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]BUN[/TD] [TD]24 mg/dl[/TD] [TD]8 - 20[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Urea[/TD] [TD]52 mg/dl[/TD] [TD]17 - 43[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Creatinine[/TD] [TD]1.0 mg/dl[/TD] [TD]0.8 - 1.3[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Uric Acid[/TD] [TD]6.1 mg/dl[/TD] [TD]3.6 - 7.2[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Bilirubin[/TD] [TD]1.1 mg/dl[/TD] [TD]< 1.2[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]HDL[/TD] [TD]49 mg/dl[/TD] [TD]> 40[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]CHOL/HDL[/TD] [TD]3.3[/TD] [TD]< 5.0[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]LDL[/TD] [TD]100 mg/dl[/TD] [TD]< 130[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]LDL/HDL[/TD] [TD]2.0[/TD] [TD]< 3.7[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]CRP[/TD] [TD]0.1 mg/dl[/TD] [TD]0.00 - 0.50[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] A doctor tested my hormones another time, but not as comprehensive: (Third blood test) [TABLE="class: outer_border, width: 500"] [TR] [TD]Test[/TD] [TD]Result[/TD] [TD]Reference Range[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]beta-HCG[/TD] [TD]0.0 mU/ml[/TD] [TD][/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Prolactin[/TD] [TD]7.8 ng/ml[/TD] [TD]4.0 - 15.2[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]LH[/TD] [TD]7.3 mU/ml[/TD] [TD]1.5 - 9.3[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]FSH[/TD] [TD]2.3 mU/ml[/TD] [TD]1.0 - 18.0[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Testosterone (Total)[/TD] [TD]5.70 ng/ml[/TD] [TD]2.70 - 9.20[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] By assuming Albumin levels of 4.3 g/dl, BAT levels would calculate to 166 ng/dl and Free Testosterone would be at 7.06 ng/dl. Symptoms: [LIST] [*]Hardgainer [*]Trouble keeping bodyfat down [*]Extremely tired and fatigued during the day [*]Losing a lot of strength when cutting [*]Rather emotional during last year [*]No morning wood anymore, had problems with ED a year ago when I was partying a bit [/LIST] Facts: [LIST] [*]25 years old [*]BMI: 26.9 [*]Bodyfat: 19% (DEXA) [*]Perfect bone mineral density according to DEXA [*]Perfect spermiogram [*]Normal body and facial hair (could grow full beard) [*]Carrying fat at hips and chest (since puberty) (Pseudogynecomastia) [/LIST] Diet: [LIST] [*]Maintenance at 3000-3500kcal, Bulk 4000kcal, Cut 2700kcal [*]Alcohol once a month max. [*]Almost no sugar [*]Symptoms don't seem to change with diet [*]Currently cut with 25% carbs, 45% prot., 30% fat (Percent of calories) [*]Not plant based at all [*]Low soy [/LIST] Training/Workout: [LIST] [*] 1.5hrs Resistance Workout 3-5 times a week, essentially no cardio [/LIST] Medication: [LIST] [*]No Rx [*]Currently only VitD and Multi [*]Have never touched DHT blocking meds [*]Never touched AAS, Prohormones or similar [/LIST] Oral Body Temperature: [LIST] [*]Morning: 97.0°F-97.2°F [*]2pm: 97.6°F [/LIST] I got to know that my TSH is a bit elevated, my body temperature low, my free test outside of the reference range (low) and my SHBG and E2 a bit high. Symptoms seem match those of Low T and Hypothyroidism. Any opinion on all of that very welcome! Thank you in advance! Disclaimer: I originally posted to another forum, but I value multiple opinions very much :) [/QUOTE]
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