Question 1

are high dhea hormone levels associated with hypothyroidism?

Accepted Answer

No.: Dhea is a by-product of adrenal gland metabolism, unrelated to thyroid gland status.

Question 2

follow-up endo appt on 3/4, what to ask? test results-serum testosterone 204, lh-2.5, fsh-6.6, estradiol-18.1, dhea-92.6. hypothyroid, 5'10", 275lbs.

Accepted Answer

What they mean: You want to ask your doctor what is the interpretation of the blood work result, and in addition you want to ask if you should do further testing and do something about with that. I f you do have any symptoms -you need to bring that up- so if therapy is indicated- then your doctor can recommend you to get one. Also, always ask the possible side effects and things to watch out with each therapy.

Question 3

t4 free: 1.1 ng/dl tsh: 5.18 ulu/ml dhea-s: 185.0 ug/dl sex hormone bg: 15 nmol/l testosterone total: 30 ng/dl testosterone free: 8.4 pg/ml what does this all mean? my doctor wont answer. hypothyroidism? how can i start losing weight?

Accepted Answer

: Hypothyroidism is diagnosed when the TSH is low and Free T4 is high. Unfortunately, every lab is different, so the lab values need to be correlated with the lab's normal reference range. Weight loss is dependent on current weight, BMI, and goals. Aside from getting adequate nutrition, a first step is to weight yourself each day, and track your weight and caloric intake.

Question 4

is 599 mcg/dl dhea sulfate level considered to be mildly, moderately, or significantly elevated for 18 yo female?

Accepted Answer

This level is: Mildly elevated, but could be lower or higher if level is repeated. Check w/your doctor. Ask about androgen excess syndromes, including pcos. If overweight, get on diet and exercise to lose pounds.

Question 5

32yo woman w/ elevated dhea level. didnt like spironalactone. am 5'2" 177 lbs. not polycystic ovaries. will losing lbs. help? any natural remedies?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Losing weight will definitely help.  Also, make sure it was a dhea-s rather than dhea level.  The former is more stable and can be used to follow while the dhea lab (without the s at the end)  will fluctuate widely throughout the day and can't be used to diagnose or follow your problem.

Question 6

can having hypothyroidism cause a woman not to have an orgasm ?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Hypothyroid can cause many things including low libido, vaginal dryness...If your hypothyroidism is treated with normalization of thyroid levels, the symptoms should improve.  If not, then there is another cause for the lack of orgasm.

Question 7

how hypothyroidism could lead to elevated level of prolactin, ? a big thank

Accepted Answer

Complicated: Severe hypothyroidism can cause excessive trh to be released from the hypothalamus.  Trh causes release of TSH but also prolactin release thereby raising your prolactin level.  Treatment is to take care of the hypothyroidism.

Question 8

as a 35 year old female @ 167 lbs, how can i loose weight being hypothyroid & insulin resistant?

Accepted Answer

Depends : Depends on your height . It's pprrfered that your bmi is less than 25. Look at bmi charts and you will find out what's your ideal weight. It's also important to have your hypothyroidism is under normal control. Let your doctor check your TSH level and hga1c

Question 9

i'm 5'6 105 pounds 27 years old female with hypothyroid.. bmi is 16.. i know im thin but i dont feel unhealthy.. should i be more concerned?

Accepted Answer

Need to be very: Aware you could be at health risks like a decreased immune system and hormone dysregulation. But like many things in life, you may actually be fine, just as a subpopulation of overweight patients actually do fine too.  Everyone's body tolerates weight levels different and there are people who do fine at the extremes.

Question 10

how come women with hypothyroidism are infertile?

Accepted Answer

THYROID HORMONE: Is a key hormone that regulates just about how everything else works in your body. For a healthy pregnancy to occur and go to term without complications, it is extremely important for your thyroid to be working normally.

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Are high dhea hormone levels associated with hypothyroidism?

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Follow-up endo appt on 3/4, what to ask? test results-serum testosterone 204, lh-2.5, fsh-6.6, estradiol-18.1, dhea-92.6. hypothyroid, 5'10", 275lbs.

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T4 free: 1.1 ng/dl tsh: 5.18 ulu/ml dhea-s: 185.0 ug/dl sex hormone bg: 15 nmol/l testosterone total: 30 ng/dl testosterone free: 8.4 pg/ml what does this all mean? my doctor wont answer. hypothyroidism? how can i start losing weight?

A member asked:

Is 599 mcg/dl dhea sulfate level considered to be mildly, moderately, or significantly elevated for 18 yo female?

A member asked:

32yo woman w/ elevated dhea level. didnt like spironalactone. am 5'2" 177 lbs. not polycystic ovaries. will losing lbs. help? any natural remedies?

A member asked:

Can having hypothyroidism cause a woman not to have an orgasm ?

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How hypothyroidism could lead to elevated level of prolactin, ? a big thank

A member asked:

As a 35 year old female @ 167 lbs, how can i loose weight being hypothyroid & insulin resistant?

A member asked:

I'm 5'6 105 pounds 27 years old female with hypothyroid.. bmi is 16.. i know im thin but i dont feel unhealthy.. should i be more concerned?

A member asked:

How come women with hypothyroidism are infertile?

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