posted Fri, 06/15/2018 - 06:39
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Testosterone cypionate and thyroid medication
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Hi everyone, first post here and I have a question regarding thyroid meds and cycling testosterone.
I am due to have a thyroid test early next month, I've stopped my current cycle of test cyp to try and ensure accurate test results. My concern is that if my thyroid is found to be over/underactive will it be ok to continue with testosterone supplements if I'm on thyroid meds.
Thanks for any info.
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JayD718Have you had thyroid problems anytime before in your life? Either way, this is something that you definitely want to bring up with your doctor. Your thyroid is something you DO NOT want to mess around with. Only your bloodwork, and your endocrinologist, or whichever doctor you're seeing, can give your an accurate answer to your questions!
Also, you should let your doctor know that you were using testosterone only a month before the test, because testosterone does play a part in your thyroid functions. If you're looking for accurate results to your thyroid tests, which I'm sure you are, than your doctor may want to hold off on some of your tests, until your natural hormonal levels come back. That's just another reason, why you should be 100% honest with your doctor regarding your testosterone use.
As to whether or not your thyroid medications will interfere with testosterone, again, that's something that only your doctor can truly answer. I have heard of some people using thyroid medications like T3 and T4, with testosterone, but I'm unaware of any of the particulars of how their bloodwork or thyroid was affected. I have heard some very bad things about misusing thyroid medications, that's for sure. I hope everything works out for you!
Thanks for your reply bud, I haven't had any thyroid issues I believe this test is rule out a underactive thyroid as the reason for high cholesterol which I have a history of (before any testosterone). High cholesterol runs in my family so it's likely genetic. My GP said she would refer me to the hospital for genetic testing to confirm however when the hospital appointment came through for the endo unit I asked what the test was for and was told it was likely a thyroid test. I don't really present any conditions that occur with a underactive thyroid so I hope that it isn't the issue and I am indeed just genetically disposed to higher cholesterol.
I do understand what you say about being honest with your doctor, I'm reluctant to say about testosterone use if it was unlikely to have had any real affect on my thyroid, from what I've read with people on trt and thyroid issues is that it takes a period of many months to have any effect. The reason for this is that once said it's on your medical history and it concerns me that in the future any problems I have may just be attributed to testosterone use, much like smokers and drinkers who go to the doctor, as soon as they find out you drink or smoke they just say that's the cause give it up and go away, not looking as deeply into it as they would with a non smoker or non drinker.
Upon reflection I think I shall cancel this appointment and book it again for a couple of months later to ensure my natural hormone balance is in place.
Thanks all for taking the time to respond to my query.
JayD718I hear what you're saying, and you have a good point. However, since it's your thyroid we're talking about, and being that testosterone does play a part in your thyroid function, I think it's in your best interest to be 100% honest with your doctor.
Also, I don't know if using testosterone by someone who has a history of high cholesterol is such a smart move, no offense! You do know that testosterone can cause high cholesterol right? And, that's in someone who doesn't even have a history of high cholesterol.
Well, it's your call. But, being that you're using testosterone, which is known to cause high cholesterol, and you already have a history of high cholesterol, I think it's in your best interest to at least stop using testosterone!
Best of luck with everything bro!
@giardap I will have been off for 6 weeks by the time of my test, will this be long enough? I was only on for 6 weeks before stopping and was only running 200mg weekly, this was also my first time on test, I'm hoping that due to the short time on and relatively low dose it won't have unduly affected any results. If my results do show any anomalies I suppose I will have to consider 'fessing up.
Thankyou for your reply.
RustyhookerTelling your dr that youre self medicating with testosterone without a script can put you on the same level as a junkie. You can lose your health insurance. If the dr notes your drug abuse in your records, you cannot erase it. It will follow you.
Only an idiot would advise things that will lose your insurance.
As advise further below, finish your pct and wait at least a month. Most folks here dont even realize the half life on nolvadex....
THEN.... get fully involved with your dr. He will run bloods and be able to correctly see all your hormone levels. If theres any issues youll be sent to endo since a basic dr has not been specially trained. Thats why they're a GP and not a PhD
JayD718"I suppose I will have to consider 'fessing up."
Why would you even consider not fessing up? This is your health, your life! You should ALWAYS tell your doctor the truth! Especially, when you're talking about possible thyroid problems, thyroid tests, and thyroid medications, combined with testosterone. When using testosterone, you have to be 100% honest with your doctors. Everything you say to your doctor is confidential anyhow.
Listen, JUST BE COMPLETELY HONEST WITH YOUR DOCTORS! I'm only saying this, out of concern for you. Good luck bro!
As thyroid is quite literally the master system for many things, not just metabolism... Your timing is fucked.
test upregulates metabolism, yes, and things like GH also do and affect thyroid results.
delay your test for a couple of months, PCT, and go then, or TRT now until after the test
however, not doing it properly makes a mockery of your thyroid test and you cannot credibly do that test without letting your doctor know what you are up to.
Hello Sir,
Thyroid hormone test is what you need. If you had previous thyroid hormone issues, would recommend to get Doc involved as that's one of the hormones you don't want to mess around with.
Regards
Thanks for the responses, @basskiller, I certainly won't touch thyroid meds unless prescribed by my doctor, I'm really hoping that won't be the case. I've only just started taking test at 45 years of age and I'm not going to be running high doses just looking for a little help as I get older, I was really liking how I felt when 'on' and really don't want a thyroid issue to put an end to taking test.
@heaze, I agree that talking to my doctor about what I intend to take and have taken would be wise, I just know that my doctor's would very much frown upon self administration of test and would blame any current and future problems on it, I can't be dealing with a gp who has a bee in their bonnet because I'm taking test. Wrong really cause if I was taking smack they'd be all understanding and 'well let's see how we can help'.
@stairmaster @heavymetalmonster I will definitely take bloods, the cycle I just stopped was my first but I did take pre and mid cycle bloods for test and oestrogen but will in future include thyroid at least having this test even if no problems show up I'll have a baseline.
Thanks again fellas.
basskiller89I wouldn't touch thyroid meds brother unless you have a medical need for it
Well said!
Heaze2016I would talk to your Dr, I know that both low test and very elevated high test can both have adverse reactions to your thyroid.
Do bloods...
X2.. it's the only way to know