TSH=2.8 should be closer to 1.0
Could be from not using iodized salt. - others in home affected?
Post oral body temperatures as suggested in the thyroid basics sticky.
Check wife’s temperatures too.
50mg iodine for two weeks then 6mg once a week thereafter.
If guts get upset, take less for longer.
Read these links found here: About the T Replacement Category - #2 by KSman
- advice for new guys
- things that damage your hormones
- protocol for injections
- thyroid basics explained
- finding a TRT doc
Total cholesterol is ideal around 180. Below 160 is associated with increased all-cause mortality. Your DHEA-S may be low which could affect DHEA–>T inside the testes. Change diet to increase cholesterol. Some guys simply have this problem. If DHEA-S labs low, you can take 25mg DHEA.
Are you taking a statin drug?
Thyroid problems easily contribute to fat gain and low energy.
Why test IFG bp3 and not test IGF-1 to eval GH status?
E2 is very high relative to your FT.
Ask for 0.5mg/week anastrozole now if not doing TRT immediately.
For that dosing, dissolve in vodka and dispense by the drop after counting drops per ml.
Take 5000-6000iu Vit-D3 oral.