Question with hyperthyroidism and Low T

[kelkel]

Well, your doctor should have treated your thyroid first before putting you on androgel. Being hypothyroid is a direct cause of hypogonadism. Cure one you can often cure the other.

Androgel is effective. My thought would be when a full thyroid panel (not just TSH) reveals things to be in order you could come off the agel (via a proper PCT) and restart your natural production and see where you land. If your T level does not return to a good level then welcome to our world.

Welcome to the forum aquaslow.

[MuscleInk]

Well, your doctor should have treated your thyroid first before putting you on androgel. Being hypothyroid is a direct cause of hypogonadism. Cure one you can often cure the other.

Androgel is effective. My thought would be when a full thyroid panel (not just TSH) reveals things to be in order you could come off the agel (via a proper PCT) and restart your natural production and see where you land. If your T level does not return to a good level then welcome to our world.

Welcome to the forum aquaslow.

Correct, tests for adrenal and thyroid function should have been top priorities in ordering labs. Personally, I would have screened for full hormones including full male panel (and E2), thyroid and test of adrenal function/cortisol levels.

[Rusty11]

Correct, tests for adrenal and thyroid function should have been top priorities in ordering labs. Personally, I would have screened for full hormones including full male panel (and E2), thyroid and test of adrenal function/cortisol levels.

...and that's why I wish you were my Dr.

Can't add to what the guys have already stated. More than likely, your doc tested TSH only. A lot do that. At 29, there's a good possibility that your issues are related to thyroid, or something else-not simply low T. A gel has worked great for me, but if low T is not the underlying cause of your symptoms, it's not the correct route to take.

Edit: btw, a high tsh# means you have an underactive thyroid-hypothyroidism, not hyperthyroidism.