First let me start with my recovery. Sexually, I fluctuate between 90-100%. Penile tissue changes have also gotten better. Probably about 90% in that regard too.
I still suffer from some depression issues but that also has much improved. 2 months ago I was strongly considering anti-depressants. Sleep is still the biggest issue with me.
As far as my labs… well, have a look:
Prolactin 16.4 (4.0-15.2 ng/ml) H
Free T3 2.6 (2.2-4.2 pg/ml)
Free T4 1.33 (0.80 - 1.90 ng/dl)
Vitamin D 90 (30-100 ng/ml
Testosterone 889 (300-1080 ng/dl)
SHBG 75.8 (16.5-55.9 nmol/L)
Free Testosterone 114.4 (47-244 pg/ml)
Estradiol 20.3 (<60.7 pg/ml)
I was surprised my prolactin would be elevated considering the short refractory period I have, and no, I didn’t “release” before the blood draw. I am taking a short course of Armour Thyroid to help kick start my thyroid. My T3 was in the low range, but normal. Maybe subclinical hypothyroid? Hypothyroid can cause elevated prolactin. The vitamin D level is without supplementing. Just sun exposure.
The question is, how can I have such a high SHBG but have a free test reading in the middle range? Seems contradictory.
My three things: The things I think that may have helped me:
- Xanax: Actually a really good drug if used responsible. Induces a favorable hormone profile. Increase GH, Testosterone, and lowers prolactin. I use it for sleep only. I’ll start trying to wean off soon.
- Glandulars, PMGs, peptide bioregulators, organ meats. Like heals like.
- Healthy lifestyle, diet, exercise.
- Faith. I know I said 3 but faith, hope is important.
- “The Avengers” movies. Kept that wanna be superhero inside of me alive.
I have started a prolactin and SHBG lowering protocol. Mucana Pruiens to lower prolactin (and yes, my balls increased in size due to this bean. It will be part of my permanent stack. I will rotate it. Boron, 10 mg in the am to lower SHBG. I will also restart the creatine because if my SHBG comes down, I want that freet to convert to dht.
I hope this helps somebody.