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Testosterone Replacement, Low T, HCG, & Beyond
Blood Test Discussion
My journey so far -- a year of Labs and attempts to relieve symptoms. Pls Help
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<blockquote data-quote="jpw1585" data-source="post: 258633" data-attributes="member: 45521"><p>It’s been 6 weeks or so</p><p></p><p>- had the periodontal deep clean + laser treatment on bacteria. </p><p>- they put me on 2 antibiotics for 7 days after. </p><p>- I started taking a good probiotic (and prebiotic) </p><p></p><p>- eliminated gluten completely </p><p>- crushing the gym</p><p>- hill sprints </p><p></p><p>- stopped taking enclomiphene </p><p>- still taking letrozole 2.5mg twice a week </p><p>- running this AI for a few more weeks. Than more bloods. Then doc again where I can pretty much choose if I want to go down other routes or what to do. </p><p></p><p>I did bloods last week privately… as I was super interested in seeing where I was 2ish weeks off enclo </p><p></p><p>TT = 513 ng/dl</p><p>FT = 130 pg/ml</p><p>E2 = 27 pg/ml </p><p>PRL = 13.1 ng/ml </p><p>SHBG = 13.1 Nmol/L</p><p>DHT = 28 ng/dl</p><p></p><p>Def don’t feel as estrogenic as when I was on enclo.. but wouldn’t say that I feel great either. Certainly not optimal. </p><p></p><p>My research has led me to the current stance of my SHBG is too low. I have realized how important SHBG is and also what it’s levels mean in terms of health and also a driver of how to administer hormonal therapy if one decides to go down that road. </p><p></p><p>As noted earlier. I was borderline prediabetic and certainly insulin resistant. Found out 18 mos ago but was likely this way for years. </p><p></p><p>Reversed it 90 days later… have worn CGMs ever since and I am reasonably insulin sensitive. I lift heavy 3-4 days a week on a plan. I track my diet. </p><p></p><p>Recently started eating at a slight surplus. </p><p></p><p>Best shape of my life. </p><p></p><p>However. My SHBG is LOWER now than when I was much fatter. Much worse shape. Much worse over all </p><p></p><p>What gives. </p><p></p><p>Also have RA… it’s the LEAST painful it has ever been. No gluten really helped! </p><p></p><p>Does RA just cause chronic elevated inflammation? Is this why my SHBG is low? It’s it effecting my liver? </p><p></p><p>My liver markers are all on point. I handle glucose good now. Workout hard often. </p><p></p><p>I’m hesitant to explore TRT (& HCG) bc of the low SHBG. </p><p></p><p>It’s my theory that the low SHBG. When T was elevated from enclo, led to my e2 sides (aromatase in testicles). </p><p></p><p>Even w the elevated sex hormones. My SHBG just stayed low. </p><p></p><p>If I do go down that road… I presume it would be be done with daily injections and slow and steady w HCG? </p><p></p><p>Would Jatenzo or Natesto be more favorable for someone w autoimmune/low Shbg ?</p><p></p><p>I feel the importance of making a decision… as the risks of fucked up hormones while hosting an autoimmune disease + just suboptimal hormone levels as we age is riskier than real TRT of some modality. </p><p></p><p>Thanks for the suggestions, the time to read this, and welcome and comments. Feedback. Or questions .</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jpw1585, post: 258633, member: 45521"] It’s been 6 weeks or so - had the periodontal deep clean + laser treatment on bacteria. - they put me on 2 antibiotics for 7 days after. - I started taking a good probiotic (and prebiotic) - eliminated gluten completely - crushing the gym - hill sprints - stopped taking enclomiphene - still taking letrozole 2.5mg twice a week - running this AI for a few more weeks. Than more bloods. Then doc again where I can pretty much choose if I want to go down other routes or what to do. I did bloods last week privately… as I was super interested in seeing where I was 2ish weeks off enclo TT = 513 ng/dl FT = 130 pg/ml E2 = 27 pg/ml PRL = 13.1 ng/ml SHBG = 13.1 Nmol/L DHT = 28 ng/dl Def don’t feel as estrogenic as when I was on enclo.. but wouldn’t say that I feel great either. Certainly not optimal. My research has led me to the current stance of my SHBG is too low. I have realized how important SHBG is and also what it’s levels mean in terms of health and also a driver of how to administer hormonal therapy if one decides to go down that road. As noted earlier. I was borderline prediabetic and certainly insulin resistant. Found out 18 mos ago but was likely this way for years. Reversed it 90 days later… have worn CGMs ever since and I am reasonably insulin sensitive. I lift heavy 3-4 days a week on a plan. I track my diet. Recently started eating at a slight surplus. Best shape of my life. However. My SHBG is LOWER now than when I was much fatter. Much worse shape. Much worse over all What gives. Also have RA… it’s the LEAST painful it has ever been. No gluten really helped! Does RA just cause chronic elevated inflammation? Is this why my SHBG is low? It’s it effecting my liver? My liver markers are all on point. I handle glucose good now. Workout hard often. I’m hesitant to explore TRT (& HCG) bc of the low SHBG. It’s my theory that the low SHBG. When T was elevated from enclo, led to my e2 sides (aromatase in testicles). Even w the elevated sex hormones. My SHBG just stayed low. If I do go down that road… I presume it would be be done with daily injections and slow and steady w HCG? Would Jatenzo or Natesto be more favorable for someone w autoimmune/low Shbg ? I feel the importance of making a decision… as the risks of fucked up hormones while hosting an autoimmune disease + just suboptimal hormone levels as we age is riskier than real TRT of some modality. Thanks for the suggestions, the time to read this, and welcome and comments. Feedback. Or questions . [/QUOTE]
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