Tamoxifine as a restart alone

[austinite]

thanks Austinite. I hope it works. Im afraid my endocrinologist isnt super up to date based on a few things, like not ordering the sensitive estradiol test along with not being concerned with free T of 56 because it was in range (46-225). But he will work with me on this as LH and FSH are both 1.7 and 1.1. That is why I am trying to go into this appointment as knowledgeable as I can be so I can ask questions and make sure Im in good hands with it.

Sensitive assays haven't been touted for too long. Quest Diagnostics replace their verbiage recently, and soon so will LabCorp, to reflect the importance. There aren't too many doctors that order this panel. However, my experience has always been that requesting a sensitive panel is always fine by doctors. You just have to ask. Dr. Crisler presented his evidence to William Falloon of Labcorp only 3 weeks ago so that Life Extension Foundation will switch from standard panels to Ultra-sensitive assay recommendations on their printouts.

Just be sure to be open minded with your doctor. It's entirely important to minimize saying things like "I read on the internet...". Doctors don't like that. You will know soon enough if your doctor is worthy of your money, or if you need to seek another.

Best of luck to you buddy, keep us posted.

[PJS19]

Sensitive assays haven't been touted for too long. Quest Diagnostics replace their verbiage recently, and soon so will LabCorp, to reflect the importance. There aren't too many doctors that order this panel. However, my experience has always been that requesting a sensitive panel is always fine by doctors. You just have to ask. Dr. Crisler presented his evidence to William Falloon of Labcorp only 3 weeks ago so that Life Extension Foundation will switch from standard panels to Ultra-sensitive assay recommendations on their printouts.

Just be sure to be open minded with your doctor. It's entirely important to minimize saying things like "I read on the internet...". Doctors don't like that. You will know soon enough if your doctor is worthy of your money, or if you need to seek another.

Best of luck to you buddy, keep us posted.

Good point. I called today and requested sensitive assay, so hopefully the message gets through to my doctor. He isnt expensive since it is an in network doctor for me, so I just pay co pays when I see him. I was seeing a specialist too, but I have to stop because I cant afford it, paying out of pocket. The specialist orders his tests through quest diagnostics, and the e2 reference range was <29 on the ultra sensitive assay. I came in at 7, which I thought was low, but my doctor wasnt concerned.

I have blood work tomorrow which will be about 3 months post the initial clomid usage, so I will see where things are. I am assuming they are still poor, just by the fact that I still feel the same. And to top it off my joints just recently have started to feel week/clicky/popping, so thats just another thing to add on to the symptoms. Maybe from living with poor levels of free T and e2 for half a year now.