Any idea what is happening with high testosterone and high shbg, plus high morning cortisol.
Asking for a friend, but i have some ideas it is to do with thyroid disruption and steroid hormone pathway disruption.
Cortisol is high morning and in the day as well, but not as marked. This is due to low thyroid i think.
The high testosterone is due to the overactivity of the adrenals making more DHEA as well as the cortisol and so more testosterone is made. Because all is not well due to the underlying thyroid issues, SHBG is ramped up so the body cannot use the testosterone (but why would it do this )?
Those are my thoughts.
Any info appreciated.
Asking for a friend, but i have some ideas it is to do with thyroid disruption and steroid hormone pathway disruption.
Cortisol is high morning and in the day as well, but not as marked. This is due to low thyroid i think.
The high testosterone is due to the overactivity of the adrenals making more DHEA as well as the cortisol and so more testosterone is made. Because all is not well due to the underlying thyroid issues, SHBG is ramped up so the body cannot use the testosterone (but why would it do this )?
Those are my thoughts.
Any info appreciated.