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Hi there, I've been in surgical menopause for almost 5 years after surgery for PMDD. Since surgery, I've been trying to find hormonal balance by adding back sex hormones. Throughout this period, my SHBG has continued to rise.In spite of adding back sex hormones (I still haven't found the balance which works for me), I have continued to suffer from fatigue (feeling bone tired), disturbed sleep, low mood. I also have significant hair loss, constipation, cold hands and low libido & patches of missing eyebrow hair.

I have put these symptoms down to insufficient free Testosterone, on account of my high SHBG. However, when discussing my SHBG with a lady in a hormone support group, she questioned my Thyroid.

I have had Thyroid checked a few times over the last years, and they have been within range. Here they are:

Early Jan 23

TSH 1.85

Free Thyroxine 13.0

Late Jan 23

TSH 1.41

Free Thyroxine 13.0

Free T3 4.41

May 23

TSH 0.96

Free Thyroxine 12.0

Free T3 4.50

Dec 22

TSH 1.64

Free Thyroxine 12.9

November 22

TSH 1.28

Free Thyroxine 13.9

August 22

TSH 2.15

Free Thyroxine 12.8

June 22

TSH 1.71

Free Thyroxine 12.4

Free T3 4.54

April 22

TSH 2.36

Free Thyroxine 11.3

March 22

TSH 2.05

Free Thyroxine 13.4

Would you say from looking at the above, that I may have an issue with my Thyroid whichp needs further investigation?

I appreciate that the above results don't cover a full Thyroid panel nor Cortisol checks.

Thanks in advance.

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please add ranges on Ft4 and Ft3 results

Were all tests done early morning

Suggest you test thyroid antibodies and vitamin D, folate, ferritin and B12 too

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Sunnyyellowlady in reply toSlowDragon

Thanks for your comments.

Bloods were taken on a morning, but at the time I was testing my sex hormones and wasn't focusing on the Thyroid results.

The ranges on the tests are as follows-

TSH Range 0.27-4.2

Free Thyroxine Range 12- 22

Free T3 Range 3.1-6.8

I was just wondering if the sketchy results I already have, could indicate that I need to look into Thyroid further? I know that sometimes 'within range' means nothing.

Thanks again.

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SlowDragonAdministrator in reply toSunnyyellowlady

Definitely then

Ft4 very low

Recommended that all thyroid blood tests early morning, ideally just before 9am, only drink water between waking and test

This gives highest TSH, lowest FT4 and most consistent results. (Patient to patient tip)

Private tests are available as NHS currently rarely tests Ft3 or all relevant vitamins

List of private testing options and money off codes

thyroiduk.org/getting-a-dia...

Medichecks Thyroid plus antibodies and vitamins

medichecks.com/products/adv...

Blue Horizon Thyroid Premium Gold includes antibodies, cortisol and vitamins

bluehorizonbloodtests.co.uk...

Only do private testing early Monday or Tuesday morning.

Link about thyroid blood tests

thyroiduk.org/getting-a-dia...

Link about Hashimoto’s

thyroiduk.org/hypothyroid-b...

Symptoms of hypothyroidism

thyroiduk.org/wp-content/up...

Tips on how to do DIY finger prick test

healthunlocked.com/thyroidu...

Medichecks and BH also offer private blood draw at clinic near you, or private nurse to your own home…..for an extra fee

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Sunnyyellowlady in reply toSlowDragon

I really appreciate your reply. Thank you for your advice and suggestions.

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SlowDragonAdministrator in reply toSunnyyellowlady

Come back with new post once you get results

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Sunnyyellowlady in reply toSlowDragon

I will. Thank you.

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Sunnyyellowlady in reply toSlowDragon

Hi there,

I have the results of my Thyroid tests. Someone has looked at them for me and said my FT3 isn't great but wouldn't necessarily be classed as low Thyroid. This person flagged my B12 and Folate results which they said were low. Once they found out I supplement B Vitamins, they told me that my results would be showing higher than they are in reality and that it was an even bigger indication that B12 and folate were low and needed attention.

I was also told my Cortisol was on the low side. I'd be grateful if anyone can give me their thoughts on my results please. Apologies if this is information overload.

Thanks

Test Result Range Unit

Biochemistry

HbA1c-(IFCC)** 37 20 - <42 Non-diabetic mmol/mol

42 - <48 Prediabetes

>= 48 Diabetes

48 - 59 Good control

CRP 4.36 <5.0 mg/L

Iron 22.7 5.8 - 34.5 umol/L

Ferritin 74.4 13 - 150 ug/L

Transferrin Saturation 39.8 20 - 50 %

TIBC 57.0 45 - 81 umol/L New range

Magnesium 0.90 0.7 - 1.0 mmol/L

Hormones

Cortisol (Random) 366.0 6am - 10am 166 - 507 nmol/L New range

4pm - 8pm 73.8 - 291

Thyroid Function

TSH 1.01 0.27 - 4.20 mU/L New range

T4 Total 86.5 66 - 181 nmol/L

Free T4 13.1 12.0 - 22.0 pmol/L

Free T3 4.79 3.1 - 6.8 pmol/L New range

Reverse T3* 16.0 10 - 24 ng/dL

Reverse T3 ratio 19.49 Normal >15 Ratio

Borderline 12-15

Low <12

Immunology

Anti-Thyroidperoxidase abs

11 <34 IU/mL New units

Anti-Thyroglobulin Abs

15 <115 IU/mL New units

Vitamins

Vitamin D (25 OH) 111 Optimal 75-200 nmol/L New range

Adequate 50-<75

Insufficient 25 -<50

Deficient <25

B12-Active 49.8 37.5 - 150 pmol/L New range

Serum Folate 14.40 8.83 - 60.8 nmol/L

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Jaydee1507Administrator in reply toSunnyyellowlady

If you have new results its always best to start a new post so that more members can comment.

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Sunnyyellowlady in reply toJaydee1507

Ok great, thanks for the advice. I'll do that now. Thank you.

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