New Labs...wrong E2 assay?

[JimBob]

Not sure about this E2 test. I ordered the sensitive assay, which confused the phlebotomist at the hospital. She said she'd never seen such an assay. Clearly, my blood sugar needs attention. Maybe I'll be a candidate for metformin? I think it's genetic since my mother is type II. I'm far from being obese, too. I'll need to do more research on the cholesterol numbers before I get too concerned. Keto put everything higher, including HDL. FYI, I'm not on TRT.

TT 642 240-950
FT 12.8 3.67-13.9
SHBG 51 10-57
Estradiol-Routine [130999776] (Normal)
Estradiol <20 0-47
DHEA 166 24-244
A1C 5.9 4.3-6.1
Estimated Average Glucose 123
Insulin 4.0 2.0-23.0
PSA 1.14 0-4.0
TSH 1.65 .45-5.33
T3, FREE 3.0 2.5-3.9
T4, FREE 1.0 .6-1.2
Triglyceride 91 30-149
Cholesterol 348 <200
HDL 91 >40
LDL 239 <100
Lipoprotein A 31 <30

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
Glucose 115 80-99

 

[JimBob]

Well, having done a bit of reading, the elevated Lip-A is my main concern, followed by my elevated blood glucose. It doesn't appear there is much in the way of lifestyle changes that can affect the Lip-A. No drugs, either. Looks like I got stuck with shitty genes. The elevated blood glucose is also largely genetic, but metformin may be the answer for that. Who knows, maybe lowering my blood glucose will affect the Lip-A in a positive way? It will certainly reduce inflammation. I see my FNP soon.

 

[Vince Carter]

Yes the wrong E2 test.

 

[fifty]

So your e2 is likely even lower.

 

[JimBob]

Yes the wrong E2 test.

Thanks, Vince. I just got off the phone with the local lab, and they actually admitted their mistake! They contacted Mayo who ran some of the other labs, and Mayo will run the correct assay.

 

[JimBob]

With the numbers below, is there any way to increase my FT since I'm probably not a TRT candidate with a TT of 642?


TT 642 240-950
FT 12.8 3.67-13.9
SHBG 51 10-57

 

[fifty]

Lots of things to try. Also remember telemedicine will treat you as long as you come with $$$.

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