Excellent podcast! Three comments: There are T3 receptors in the Leydig cells, so low thyroid hormones can lead to low testosterone. As Dave said, start checking thyroid hormones first before you touch testosterone. Second, unlike with testosterone, small amounts of exogenous thyroid hormones do not trigger the negative feedback loop (wouldn't we wish this with testosterone?!). Larger amounts do, though. Third, there is a link between hypothyroidism and low DHEA. Improving one can improve the other. You need to find out which was off (often, both).
Reverse T3 is often never talked about or even mentioned in a typical clinical setting but one should discuss it with their endocrinologist then have it tested as it indicates what the T4 hormones are converting into; active T3 or Reverse T3. But be prepared to shell out more as it is a costly procedure done by private labs; as what I've been informed by my own endo.
Hi Mike, I want to how much should be free testosterone,what is optimal range. And also one test for free testosterone is direct from blood and other one is calculated, which is better to find out free testosterone. Thankyou
I like very much ur content because its so knowledgeable, i m ur regular listener. I want to ask my totalt are 500ng/dl but after calclation my free t os 1.45% should i take testosterone. I have some low t symptoms. I m 37year old. And i want to ask does testosterone help in gut issues? Thankyou mike
Thank you for being a regular listener! It's great to hear you find the content knowledgeable. Regarding your testosterone levels, it's best to consult with a healthcare professional for personalized advice. Please contact our healthacare advisor on 020 3900 3209 or vist our website bookings.balancemyhormones.co.uk/#/66930000001096420
If the HPTA shuts down from sensing high estrogen then would it not be sensible to use a AI to crush estrogen to the bottom of reference range to preserve best chance for fertility???? Further more is it possible to prevent or partially prevent shut down by keeping estrogen low???
I did a testosterone blood test just to see and my free t is very low and my t is very low and shbg is low im now starting to think is hypothyroid issue as i do allways have cold hands and feet i get very rare migraines mayb once per year ive had an outbrake in skin tags constantly feel brain fog and short term memory is terrible and feeling of numbness to everything in life im just doing a full blood test to check everything i also recently found out my dad suffers from hypothyroid im 37 years old male
I’m sure this will resolve once they sort out the hormones levels both steroidal and peptide hormones which are your baseline sex hormones and thyroid being the peptide hormon.
There are various interventions that can help balance the immune system, such as dietary changes, stress management techniques, regular exercise, and natural supplements.
Great. Which product do I select from your website? I’ve seen the testosterone tests but nothing for the thyroid? If you can advise please I’d appreciate it.
There are several medications that are commonly used to treat thyroid conditions. It's important to consult with your healthcare provider to determine the best option for you.
This is quickly becoming my favourite channel. It's just so interesting seeing how much is interlaced when it comes to TRT.
I'm glad you're enjoying the content!
Excellent podcast! Three comments: There are T3 receptors in the Leydig cells, so low thyroid hormones can lead to low testosterone. As Dave said, start checking thyroid hormones first before you touch testosterone. Second, unlike with testosterone, small amounts of exogenous thyroid hormones do not trigger the negative feedback loop (wouldn't we wish this with testosterone?!). Larger amounts do, though. Third, there is a link between hypothyroidism and low DHEA. Improving one can improve the other. You need to find out which was off (often, both).
Thank you.
Great channel. Always interested to be educated on all trt related topics. Keep up the great work.
Much appreciated!
I would recommend you check out Dr. David Brownstein on thyroid and how iodine can help thyroid and why we need it.
Thank you for the recommendation! I'll definitely look into Dr. David Brownstein's work on thyroid health.
Reverse T3 is often never talked about or even mentioned in a typical clinical setting but one should discuss it with their endocrinologist then have it tested as it indicates what the T4 hormones are converting into; active T3 or Reverse T3. But be prepared to shell out more as it is a costly procedure done by private labs; as what I've been informed by my own endo.
It's always good to have conversations about important health markers like Reverse T3 with your healthcare provider.
Hi Mike,
I want to how much should be free testosterone,what is optimal range.
And also one test for free testosterone is direct from blood and other one is calculated, which is better to find out free testosterone.
Thankyou
I like very much ur content because its so knowledgeable, i m ur regular listener.
I want to ask my totalt are 500ng/dl but after calclation my free t os 1.45% should i take testosterone.
I have some low t symptoms.
I m 37year old.
And i want to ask does testosterone help in gut issues?
Thankyou mike
Thank you for being a regular listener! It's great to hear you find the content knowledgeable. Regarding your testosterone levels, it's best to consult with a healthcare professional for personalized advice. Please contact our healthacare advisor on 020 3900 3209 or vist our website bookings.balancemyhormones.co.uk/#/66930000001096420
If the HPTA shuts down from sensing high estrogen then would it not be sensible to use a AI to crush estrogen to the bottom of reference range to preserve best chance for fertility???? Further more is it possible to prevent or partially prevent shut down by keeping estrogen low???
I did a testosterone blood test just to see and my free t is very low and my t is very low and shbg is low im now starting to think is hypothyroid issue as i do allways have cold hands and feet i get very rare migraines mayb once per year ive had an outbrake in skin tags constantly feel brain fog and short term memory is terrible and feeling of numbness to everything in life im just doing a full blood test to check everything i also recently found out my dad suffers from hypothyroid im 37 years old male
I’m sure this will resolve once they sort out the hormones levels both steroidal and peptide hormones which are your baseline sex hormones and thyroid being the peptide hormon.
Since auto-immune disorders are not a thyroid problem ... what interventions do you like to help balance the immune system?
There are various interventions that can help balance the immune system, such as dietary changes, stress management techniques, regular exercise, and natural supplements.
What does heavy exercise do to tsh levels
I notice when I don’t exercise and do my tsh changes
Heavy exercise can impact your TSH levels, so it's important to monitor them if you notice changes.
great vid
Thank you for watching!
Does Balance My Hormones carry out this thorough diagnosis as mentioned by David?
Yes
Great. Which product do I select from your website? I’ve seen the testosterone tests but nothing for the thyroid? If you can advise please I’d appreciate it.
Which medications are good for tyroid
There are several medications that are commonly used to treat thyroid conditions. It's important to consult with your healthcare provider to determine the best option for you.