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Natural 21M Very Low E2 Relative to T With Symptoms
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<blockquote data-quote="Cogwheel5948" data-source="post: 228974" data-attributes="member: 44152"><p>Hello all, I'm at my wits end regarding low E2 symptoms which have been going on for at least 3 years, but have worsened: frequent urination (feels like I can't empty my bladder; underwear is always soaked), constipation, dry mouth, achy joints, complete loss of libido, ED. The blood test I took confirms that my T:E2 ratio of 45 (measured with sensitive assays) is very high compared to the ideal 20:1 or lower I've read on this forum. However, some of my other levels don't make that much sense to me (high Free T, high-normal SHBG, high-normal LH, normal FSH). I'm trying to book an endo, but my insurance requires a referral from my PCP, and the wait times are long. The earliest appointment assuming I get the referral would be in 3 weeks.</p><p></p><p>Supplements: creatine, carnitine, NAC, fish oil, magnesium, D3/K2, ashwagandha. I've never touched any natural AIs like DIM or calcium D-glucarate and never supplemented with excessive Zn or vitamin E (took a multivitamin before, but haven't taken one in months). I took green tea daily before, but I stopped taking after receiving the blood test results it due to its possible AI effects, but I doubt green tea would be crashing my E2 that much anyway.</p><p></p><p>Diet: hitting all macros and micros, at a slight deficit at time of measurement, never drank or touched nicotine before. I fast until 10 AM each day. I'm pretty lean year round, 12% now and never go above 14%. I don't really notice a difference in symptoms at different BF levels. Sleep has always been a consistent 8 hours a night, but I wake up once to urinate.</p><p></p><p>Workout: 4-5 days a week plus moderate cardio from walking to class/work (stopped the weights in the 2 week leading up to blood test as I was feeling terrible).</p><p></p><p>Past medical history: none.</p><p></p><p>Other: blood test taken at 8:15 AM (earliest possible appointment). I've read some discussion on calculated vs. measured free T. Mine was measured using equilibrium ultrafiltration, which is the gold standard, however, some calculators give a much lower measurement, which would be more in line with my SHBG. Also, I doubt this explains my bloodwork, but I stopped watching porn about a month before this bloodwork was taken. Any help is appreciated.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Cogwheel5948, post: 228974, member: 44152"] Hello all, I'm at my wits end regarding low E2 symptoms which have been going on for at least 3 years, but have worsened: frequent urination (feels like I can't empty my bladder; underwear is always soaked), constipation, dry mouth, achy joints, complete loss of libido, ED. The blood test I took confirms that my T:E2 ratio of 45 (measured with sensitive assays) is very high compared to the ideal 20:1 or lower I've read on this forum. However, some of my other levels don't make that much sense to me (high Free T, high-normal SHBG, high-normal LH, normal FSH). I'm trying to book an endo, but my insurance requires a referral from my PCP, and the wait times are long. The earliest appointment assuming I get the referral would be in 3 weeks. Supplements: creatine, carnitine, NAC, fish oil, magnesium, D3/K2, ashwagandha. I've never touched any natural AIs like DIM or calcium D-glucarate and never supplemented with excessive Zn or vitamin E (took a multivitamin before, but haven't taken one in months). I took green tea daily before, but I stopped taking after receiving the blood test results it due to its possible AI effects, but I doubt green tea would be crashing my E2 that much anyway. Diet: hitting all macros and micros, at a slight deficit at time of measurement, never drank or touched nicotine before. I fast until 10 AM each day. I'm pretty lean year round, 12% now and never go above 14%. I don't really notice a difference in symptoms at different BF levels. Sleep has always been a consistent 8 hours a night, but I wake up once to urinate. Workout: 4-5 days a week plus moderate cardio from walking to class/work (stopped the weights in the 2 week leading up to blood test as I was feeling terrible). Past medical history: none. Other: blood test taken at 8:15 AM (earliest possible appointment). I've read some discussion on calculated vs. measured free T. Mine was measured using equilibrium ultrafiltration, which is the gold standard, however, some calculators give a much lower measurement, which would be more in line with my SHBG. Also, I doubt this explains my bloodwork, but I stopped watching porn about a month before this bloodwork was taken. Any help is appreciated. [/QUOTE]
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