nikaknits
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Post by nikaknits on Jan 14, 2013 14:37:15 GMT -5
I have a question about hormone testing in our husbands. In reading over the hormone sections, both my dh and I are convinced he has low thyroid problems. He'll be asking for those tests at the VA when he goes tomorrow. Praying she works with us. Also, we're asking for a testosterone level check. Now we don't have... um... amorous problems, but he is 44, and I think we should get it checked. Does it make sense to check T levels if we're not having difficulties in that area? I'm gearing up for a bit of a battle on the thyroid front with him. (they wouldn't check his D levels because he doesn't have bone issues. ) The VA is not known for being cutting edge in medical technologies, and I suspect we'll end up going to our regular family practitioner for better service, but we'll try the VA first. I know since THM is geared toward women that most of the focus is on us. Any resources to help learn to help dh in this area would be greatly appreciated.
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Post by Joanna on Jan 16, 2013 10:47:35 GMT -5
i dont know very much about this type of stuff but will tell you a little bit about our experience with hormone testing for my hubby, we have delte with a bit of infertility, we had our first son little more then 2 years after we were married, wanted to have another but were not able too, after 5 years someone gave me contact info to www.healthy-lifeandtimes.com (i think). i called them and the do a saliva hormone test, they send u a kit, u spit 3-4 times a day for one day, send it to a lab and they can read it, and help u from there, so i did, my progesterone levels where at like 11, and suppose to be around 140, so i was at the same level at post-menopausel women.( i was 29) they put me on progesterone cream, 6 months later retested and the number greatly increase, but they felt the should check my husbands levels, his progesterone level was also low, not as low as mine, they put him on this same cream but only 3 days a week, in 3 months i was pg! and super excited! they were also able to find some other stuff out that we were glad to know from the testing, unrelated to the infertility. 2-3 years down the road still not feeling our family was complete, i went back on the cream and within 3 months was expecting again:) ( my husband did also) we like the place that we used for doctoring because we could do everything from home, and just talk on the phone, they only charged us for the testing, there is 4 things they test for, thyroid and testosterone are 2 of them, u can pick the ones u want checked all from the same saliva test kit, its like $35 per test, rather inexpencive for never having to leave our house:) hope this helps some
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Post by marci10 on Jan 17, 2013 22:49:26 GMT -5
i dont know very much about this type of stuff but will tell you a little bit about our experience with hormone testing for my hubby, we have delte with a bit of infertility, we had our first son little more then 2 years after we were married, wanted to have another but were not able too, after 5 years someone gave me contact info to www.healthy-lifeandtimes.com (i think). i called them and the do a saliva hormone test, they send u a kit, u spit 3-4 times a day for one day, send it to a lab and they can read it, and help u from there, so i did, my progesterone levels where at like 11, and suppose to be around 140, so i was at the same level at post-menopausel women.( i was 29) they put me on progesterone cream, 6 months later retested and the number greatly increase, but they felt the should check my husbands levels, his progesterone level was also low, not as low as mine, they put him on this same cream but only 3 days a week, in 3 months i was pg! and super excited! they were also able to find some other stuff out that we were glad to know from the testing, unrelated to the infertility. 2-3 years down the road still not feeling our family was complete, i went back on the cream and within 3 months was expecting again:) ( my husband did also) we like the place that we used for doctoring because we could do everything from home, and just talk on the phone, they only charged us for the testing, there is 4 things they test for, thyroid and testosterone are 2 of them, u can pick the ones u want checked all from the same saliva test kit, its like $35 per test, rather inexpencive for never having to leave our house:) hope this helps some wow! Thanks for the info. I thought my chiropractor said his fee just for the cortisol was $150 and he wanted me to test again in six months. I can't believe it's only $35. Is the estrogen test considered 3 tests or 1?
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Post by Joanna on Jan 18, 2013 18:00:21 GMT -5
i cant remember if it was part of it or not, but i do know from the testing that they did, they could tell i was estrogen dominit. it is each thing they test for is around $35 so testing for 4 thing would be around, $140, my hubby only got 2 things tested and i got 4, it was actually cheaper 6 years ago when i did my testing, my sister did some testing about 2 years ago and thats what the price had gone up to. also the didnt try to sell us hundreds of $ worth of stuff to fix our problems, i think i bought $50 worth of stuff for my infertility and my thyroid issues, it it fixed my problems, well worth the $200 total we spent
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Post by Pearl on Jan 18, 2013 18:38:06 GMT -5
Testing for testosterone deficiency in males is not reliable with saliva in my opinion. Serum needs to be tested but some other hormones may be tested via saliva.
Monica, some men can still be low T and have a healthy libido, sometimes they still have good expression of DHT and other hormones which contribute to sex drive. It is still a good idea to test for Total and free T levels at his age though. If they are okay, then you'll have a number to compare with when he is a decade older. If you can only afford one of the T tests, I'd do total T levels.
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Post by nikaknits on Jan 20, 2013 2:20:57 GMT -5
Thank you, Pearl. That was what I needed. :-)
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Post by nikaknits on Jan 25, 2013 12:56:05 GMT -5
Well, we just got back the results from dh's T test, and doc, dh, and I are all surprised. His T level is low! The VA only offers injections for treatment, but I need to research what's best for us. We have many small children in the house, so I'm not comfortable at all with the cream, so I think we need to make an appointment with our regular doctor to talk about the possibility of the pellets. Lots of prayers for a correct path appreciated!
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Post by mickeylin on Jan 25, 2013 13:33:14 GMT -5
I have read that DIM helps reduce estrogen and free up bound testosterone. Has anyone else read up on this?
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Post by kyre on Jan 25, 2013 15:58:17 GMT -5
What is DIM? My husband had a blood panel done at the end of summer, and his testosterone was low, and his estrogen was really high. I would love to see him change that. Even though his sex drive is fine, I can see other areas of masculinity that may be helped by having a healthier testosterone level.
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Post by Pearl on Jan 25, 2013 18:21:39 GMT -5
DIM changes the way estrogen is metabolized. It will not usually raise testosterone levels alone but sometimes allow stronger expression in cells.
Monica, shots can be a great route when you have young children. He could spread his dose out to twice a week. It is no biggie. My husband used to do shots, now gels but we don't have little ones in bed with us any more.
If you want, you can message me some of his blood work levels. Was it under the range?
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Post by kolayo on Feb 14, 2013 9:37:01 GMT -5
I am wondering at what age one should start getting hormone levels checked? I am 31 last week, and my husband is 32 (will be 33 this year). I am all for being ahead of the game and keeping things working before they get broken. Just wondering, if those who know more about this than me, think this is a good age to test or unnecessary? Thanks, Karen
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