Testosterone and thyroid

[CuriousGuy1]

Does low testosterone effect the thyroid ?

[userotc]

It can be either way round (all connected) so yes. See thyroidadvisor.com/relation...

[SlowDragon Administrator]

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

vitamindtest.org.uk

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

thyroiduk.org.uk/tuk/testin...

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)