I also sent you a Private Message.
To clarify, what is your total cholesterol?
The medical industry seem to want to target a total cholesterol of about 180. I have read several articles, backed by research that indicates that total cholesterol below 160 is "too low!" which they point out is very close to the so called "target" cholesterol they are now targeting. And many people who are on a statin to lower cholesterol often end up with levels below 160 which are linked to other health problems.
if the cholesterol numbers you are mentioning are LDL or triglycerides, that is a different story.
it is important to note that cholesterol is what is the basic building block of all steroid hormones. This includes thyroid and all the sex hormones. And is why high cholesterol is a symptom of both low thyroid, as well as low testosterone. As the body ramps up production of cholesterol believing that it doesn't have enough of the basic building block of cholesterol so it tries to remedy that by making more cholesterol. At least that is the theory.
Sorry, I don't know what happened. I'll try again.
I just sent you a PM with info regarding a doctor like you need. To access, just click on your name and then from your personal page, click on messages.
Could you please insert the reference ranges for the various tests?
Can you verify whether the T4 and T3 tests are "total" or "free". As "Free" are WAY more valuable tests than "total"/
But based upon your symptoms and your labs it appears you are VERY hypo.
Also you are a little low in Vitamin D3 as you would like it to be above 30 and ideally closer to 50
Also your B12 is low as many people need to have above 700 if not 900 to feel well.
I assume that you had your ovaries removed is that correct? Regardless usually the lowest level that most labs will even detect testosterone is 20. And you are below that level. Which would indicate you are low T. Finally from the ranges I am familiar with your estradiol is VERY low, while progesterone is actually a little high. But again this may depend on the units that are measured.
I would recommend that you first concentrate on getting thyroid balanced, before you take on any changes in sex hormones. However with the surgical menopause, you may want to try to deal with both simultaneously. IF you can find a good hormone doctor. Which does NOT necessarily mean an endocrinologist.
I think your DHES is also low, and is a precursor to steroid hormones. So you may want to consider supplementing this too. But I would recommend starting with low dosage. You can get this OTC. But don't go crazy with dose. Start with like 10 mg and not more than like 25 mg or so, and then re-test to see what kind of response you have.
My wife has issues with both thyroid and sex hormones. So I understand the battle it is to find a doctor and be treated.
You can start immediately by getting OTC VitD3 and B12. With B12, I would recommend that you take the sublingual kind, as this absorbs better. Simply put the tablet under your tongue and it dissolves quickly, and they are usually cherry or other flavor so easy to take.
Do you happen to have SHBG result? And also cholesterol levels? Low thyroid and low testosterone often are associated with high lipid/cholesterol levels.
Lab results and associated ranges can vary from one lab to another. So results should always be compared to ranges from the lab report. Please re-post your test results and add reference ranges. Also, for the estradiol, progesterone, testosterone and DHEA-S, are the ranges age-adjusted ranges? Or does the lab report list several ranges for each, based on age?
Are you anywhere near Atlanta?