Does low testosterone effect the thyroid ?
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Testosterone and thyroid
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It can be either way round (all connected) so yes. See thyroidadvisor.com/relation...
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It's essential to test vitamin D, folate, B12 and ferritin
These are often low when hypothyroid
Low vitamin D is linked to low testosterone
Low vitamin D is a widespread and common problem
Just testing vitamin D £29
For full Thyroid evaluation you need TSH, FT4, FT3 plus TPO and TG thyroid antibodies and also very important to test vitamin D, folate, ferritin and B12
Private tests are available. Thousands on here forced to do this as NHS often refuses to test FT3 or antibodies or vitamins
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Medichecks Thyroid plus ultra vitamin or Blue Horizon Thyroid plus eleven are the most popular choice. DIY finger prick test or option to pay extra for private blood draw. Both companies often have money off offers.
All thyroid tests should ideally be done as early as possible in morning and fasting. This gives highest TSH, lowest FT4 and most consistent results. (Patient to patient tip, GP will be unaware)