A 48-year-old male asked:

Can testosterone injections effect thyroid levels?

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Dr. Thomas Nameyanswered

Rheumatology 50 years experience

Yes!: Increased testosterone decreases thyroid binding globulin, which then increases free t-4 and free t-3!

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Dr. David Sneidanswered

Endocrinology 43 years experience

No: But thyroid levels can affect testosterone levels.

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A 32-year-old male asked:

Can the thyroid have an effect on testosterone?

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Dr. Su Fairchildanswered

Integrative Medicine 26 years experience

Yes: Hyperthyroidism increases testosterone binding proteins in plasma, and hypothyroidism decreases them.

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