Blood work - Men's Health Message Board

Jinxy285 · 06-07-2007, 11:16 AM

Hello everyone,

I just got my latest blood work.. Please review and give any advice

DHEA 75 (45-345)
T-4, free 1.1 (.8 - 1.8)
T,Total 464
TSH .94 (.4 - 5.50)
Estradiol 37 (13 - 54)
PSA 1.1
SHBG 11 (8-46)
Hemoglobin 5.5
IGF-1 140 ( 86 - 220)

The T is interesting becuase last time I tested I was at 890, I was supplementing with Horny Goat weed at that time...which I believe raised my natural production...I did not take anything this time prior, except DIM, becuase I wanted true results..

From what I have read before my T:E2 ratio is out of whack... 12.5:1..

should be 20:1 to 50:1..... let see what the Dr thinks...

thx

hayfarmer · 06-07-2007, 05:16 PM

your total T is only slightly low. Your SHBG is farily low so your free T should be pretty good. But low SHBG can indicate other issues like the beginings of insulin resistance I think among other possible problems. The estradiol is a little high but not ridiculous. It is odd it is as high as it is though with total T where it is. How do you feel right now or when the labs were done?

Jinxy285 · 06-08-2007, 08:58 AM

Thanks HayFarmer.... I feel run down all the time. Very tired... bit of brain fog as well....I am concerned about the T:E2 becuase prior to starting TRT my T was 133 and my E2 was 12.... so about a 10:1 ratio... I have many symptoms of high estradiol...large soft nipples, ***** ****, weight that I cannot lose, bloating...also since I started taking 4 DIM per day, I have the feeling of being flushed most of the time..... wierd....

thx..

curiousleo · 06-08-2007, 11:31 AM

Heyfarmer, when you say that sbgh is low could be insulin resistance what does that mean?

hayfarmer · 06-08-2007, 06:51 PM

Jinxy, have your total estrogen checked also. Estradiol is only one estrogen and although a very potent form, you should also check total estrogen to see if it is way too high. Four DIM a day is a really high dose. Try cutting back but trying to take some Resveratrol in addition to DIM. Resveratrol can also lower estrogen and is a powerful antioxidant. It is from grape seeds or skins I think and is what makes red wine so good for you. What form of T replacement are you on? Your T is too low and E2 too high....neither by a lot but the combinations is bad.

Curiousleo, low SHBG can sometimes be an indication of other hormonal problems. The primary one being that you have insulin resistant diabetes I believe or at least are in the beginning stages of it. By low SHBG I mean levels under 15 and especially levels of 10 or 11 or less. I have some information on this I can read if you have a particular interest and can post back more info.