curious_anthro
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I suspect I may be suffering from low gonadal function, perhaps also adrenal hyperactivity, which is driving infertility, cystic acne, hirsutism and poor sleep. After reading through many posts on the forum, I am now considering thyroid supplementation but not sure if it is a good idea... a bit of background:
- I am a 28 year old female and maybe 10-15 lbs overweight (always been very naturally lean in my life prior to onset of hormonal issues).
- Most likely subclinical hypothyroid (temps and pulses low, esp pulse usually around high 50s to low 60s).
- Blood and DUTCH tests show low FSH, estrogen, progesterone. Normal 24hr cortisol. TSH 2.17 and normal prolactin, I know these do not show the full picture, gives some indication.
- Currently supplementing thorne k2, topical vitamin D (10,000 IUs), 1 tsp eggshell calcium, jigsaw adrenal cocktail, 1,000mg magnesium glycinate. Eat a RP diet minus milk but eat cheese daily.
Every time I use anything that lowers estrogen (aspirin, vitamin E, beef liver, cyproheptadine, vitamin k2) I get a terrible backlash in terms of estrogenic symptoms (breakouts, bloating, facial swelling, insomnia, depression). I tried progesterone in vitamin e before, 100-150 mg daily during luteal phase, but again, terrible symptoms especially my skin. Ray peat has said "Occasionally, a woman won't feel any effect even from 100 mg. of progesterone; I think this indicates that they need to use thyroid and diet, to normalize their estrogen, prolactin, and cortisol".
Anyone with similar experience have success with thyroid supplementation? Wondering if I should try thyroid first then try progesterone again? Or I have seen some people say they use both at the same time. It is difficult to find advice helpful for a young woman on this forum as the large majority are men or menopausal/post-menopausal women. Any tips would be greatly appreciated.
- I am a 28 year old female and maybe 10-15 lbs overweight (always been very naturally lean in my life prior to onset of hormonal issues).
- Most likely subclinical hypothyroid (temps and pulses low, esp pulse usually around high 50s to low 60s).
- Blood and DUTCH tests show low FSH, estrogen, progesterone. Normal 24hr cortisol. TSH 2.17 and normal prolactin, I know these do not show the full picture, gives some indication.
- Currently supplementing thorne k2, topical vitamin D (10,000 IUs), 1 tsp eggshell calcium, jigsaw adrenal cocktail, 1,000mg magnesium glycinate. Eat a RP diet minus milk but eat cheese daily.
Every time I use anything that lowers estrogen (aspirin, vitamin E, beef liver, cyproheptadine, vitamin k2) I get a terrible backlash in terms of estrogenic symptoms (breakouts, bloating, facial swelling, insomnia, depression). I tried progesterone in vitamin e before, 100-150 mg daily during luteal phase, but again, terrible symptoms especially my skin. Ray peat has said "Occasionally, a woman won't feel any effect even from 100 mg. of progesterone; I think this indicates that they need to use thyroid and diet, to normalize their estrogen, prolactin, and cortisol".
Anyone with similar experience have success with thyroid supplementation? Wondering if I should try thyroid first then try progesterone again? Or I have seen some people say they use both at the same time. It is difficult to find advice helpful for a young woman on this forum as the large majority are men or menopausal/post-menopausal women. Any tips would be greatly appreciated.