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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
high testosterone, low insulin
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Mark Lupo, M.D. - Thyroid Nodules, Thyroid Cancer, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, Thyroid Ultrasound
Thyroid & Endocrine Center of Florida
Sarasota - FL
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high testosterone, low insulin
by Laurarice, Sep 08, 2009 12:29PM
I have Hashimoto's Thyroid. I was diagnosed after having my first baby 8 years ago. After having my last baby in September my thyroid has been really up and down. When I seem to get it under control, it goes up and down again.
I also have about 30 pounds to lose. I started dieting and exercising and was not losing any weight. I then had some tests done and found out I have high testosterone. The dr said it could be PCOS, but my insulin came back really low.
Are there any other tests I should ask? I feel sick all the time. Even when my thyroid is ok, I still feel exhausted, brain fog, achey (achy), etc.
Insulin 1.6 L (1.9-23)
Glucose fasting 86 (60-99)
Testosterone total 87.2 H (18-70)
Free Testosterone 14.9 H (.6-6.8)
Bioavailable Testosterone 37 H
TSH 1.4 (.34-3.9)
T4 1.09(.58-1.64)
T3 2.54 (2-3.9)
BUN/Creatinine Ratio 22.9 H (10-20)
Thyroid Peroxidase Autotabs 351 H (<35)
I also have about 30 pounds to lose. I started dieting and exercising and was not losing any weight. I then had some tests done and found out I have high testosterone. The dr said it could be PCOS, but my insulin came back really low.
Are there any other tests I should ask? I feel sick all the time. Even when my thyroid is ok, I still feel exhausted, brain fog, achey (achy), etc.
Insulin 1.6 L (1.9-23)
Glucose fasting 86 (60-99)
Testosterone total 87.2 H (18-70)
Free Testosterone 14.9 H (.6-6.8)
Bioavailable Testosterone 37 H
TSH 1.4 (.34-3.9)
T4 1.09(.58-1.64)
T3 2.54 (2-3.9)
BUN/Creatinine Ratio 22.9 H (10-20)
Thyroid Peroxidase Autotabs 351 H (<35)
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Sep 08, 2009 08:32PM
, Sep 08, 2009 08:32PM
You still likely have PCOS - don't need a high Insulin to make the diagnosis. You clearly have hashi, but the thyroid labs look fine so not much more to do there.
Member Comments (2)
by Laurarice, Sep 15, 2009 08:43PM
How do I lower the testosterone without taking birth control?
