How thyroid treatment can help you reach your weight loss goals.
Your thyroid plays a vital role in regulating your metabolic rate, controlling functions in your heart, muscles, and digestive system, along with bone maintenance and the development of your brain. It is known as the metabolism regulator and, along with testosterone, has a pivotal role in maintaining healthy body weight.
The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland that sits under the larynx in your neck. It secretes hormones into your bloodstream and performs many functions essential to your health. If your thyroid is not performing to its best or the hormones it secretes show low activity, symptoms become apparent.
It is essential to recognize that some symptoms of low thyroid and low testosterone overlap. Diagnosis via symptoms and blood tests are necessary to determine the cause.
There is a clear relationship between low thyroid and low testosterone levels. If both hormones are at reduced levels, you will develop weight faster, and it will be harder to lose than for people whose hormones are balanced.
There is a chain reaction of events that start in the thyroid and influence testosterone production in your testicles.
If the thyroid is not producing hormones efficiently (hypothyroidism), then the signals sent to the testicles are weak or non-existent. Therefore, testosterone production will be insufficient. So, you end up with low testosterone levels, and the symptoms such as weight gain start to occur.
If the thyroid isn’t functioning effectively, the conversion of what you consume into energy slows. Active thyroid hormone (T3) works throughout your body, telling cells how much energy to use and where to distribute it. If this relationship breaks down, excess calories, not used as energy, become fat stored elsewhere in the body. So, thyroid hormones have an essential metabolic effect, increasing metabolism, producing energy, and stimulating weight loss.
TSH, T4, and T3 are the crucial hormones that show how active your thyroid is.
TSH, thyroid-stimulating hormone (produced in the pituitary gland), triggers your thyroid to produce T3 (triiodothyronine) and T4 (thyroxine). These hormones are different versions of the ‘same’ thing altered by the number of iodine molecules attached to each.
Iodine is essential for the production of thyroid hormones. Iodine binds to thyroid hormones acting as a shield, protecting them from breaking down in the body. Thyroid hormones have four receptors that bind with iodine. On T4, iodine binds to four of these receptors; on T3, only three binds to iodine.
T4 is more ‘heavily’ shielded by iodine, therefore, it lasts longer in the body; however, it is less active and has minimal effect on the body. T3 is only shielded by iodine on 3 ‘sides,’ and can bind to other cells signaling physiological changes. The only problem is that it is short-lived in circulation because it is less protected.
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A blood test measuring your hormone levels is the only accurate way to determine whether there’s a problem with your thyroid. The majority of doctors only test for primary hypothyroidism (low thyroid), which only shows if the thyroid functions correctly. However, there are three main reasons why the thyroid may exhibit loss of function. This lack of a proper diagnosis can leave many patients unaware that their thyroid is causing any problems. Correctly identifying low thyroid requires tests and a licensed medical provider who knows what symptoms to look for.
Balanced thyroid hormones are necessary for weight loss, being one of the essential hormones associated with metabolism. Studies show it attacks visceral fat, which is the fat around your organs. Many people don’t understand that doctors give you medication to deal with the numbers, the results of blood tests (cholesterol, glucose, hormone levels, etc.). If you still gain more and more weight, fat that is the problem. If you don’t lose the fat, these numbers don’t mean anything. They are just surrogate markers.
Studies show (1) that thyroid function and testosterone are directly linked. When your thyroid isn’t performing effectively (hypothyroidism), it can indirectly lower free testosterone levels. Poor thyroid performance can also reduce sex hormone-binding globulin levels (SHBG), an essential protein that carries testosterone around the body. So, low thyroid has a ‘double whammy’ effect on testosterone by lowering free testosterone and reducing your body’s ability to transport it around your system via SHBG.
Decreased testosterone levels in men with low thyroid are often accompanied by increased abdominal obesity, high cholesterol, and increased blood glucose levels, often leading to type 2 diabetes.
At Male Excel, we look at both thyroid and testosterone levels. Only by balancing both can their true potential as a weight-loss treatment be realized. Primary care doctors will rarely investigate your thyroid health as thoroughly as Male Excel’s specialists. By looking at test results and symptoms in tandem, our US-licensed medical providers can assess your balance and optimize your hormones for a long and healthy future.
Start Hormone Replacement Therapy today by completing our free hormone assessment.
HRT stands for hormone replacement therapy. Hormone levels are tested and medications are administered to help hormones such as testosterone and thyroid reach their optimum levels.
TRT stands for testosterone replacement therapy. Testosterone is given to combat decreasing levels in men. This is to fight the usual signs and symptoms of aging such as fatigue, weight gain, loss of libido, and muscle loss.
We offer a daily injectable Testosterone Cypionate or a twice-daily Lipoderm cream. Both are bioidentical. We also prescribe Triclozene (Clomiphene Citrate) for men, which can help improve several aspects of male health, including low testosterone levels, hormone ratios and sperm production.
The benefits of HRT are extensive but include the following: healthy heart and blood, less fat, more muscle, stronger bones, improved libido, better sleep, improved memory, spatial ability and mental reasoning, improved mood, and better sex.
You can start your HRT journey by filling out our simple online hormone assessment here.
On average it takes approximately 7 business days from ordering your test kit to receiving your results. This is obviously dependent on how quickly you complete and return the test via free return postage. Once we have received your results, a dedicated medical provider will review this along with your online assessment to create your personalized treatment plan.
This is a very difficult question because there is no definitive answer. Everybody is biologically different and responds to the treatment differently. For detailed information, click here.
The test indicates whether you will benefit from this treatment and what your current hormone levels are. We can then know the proper medication to get your testosterone and thyroid to their optimum levels.
Our blood spot test measures 5 key hormone levels. It offers distinct advantages over traditional testing methods because it eliminates the need for a blood draw – saving patients time and money. Our blood spot test is a simple to use test that is done in the comfort of your own home. It involves a finger prick and 12 drops of blood dropped onto a card. We include free return postage with your test for your convenience.
Yes. HRT is safe when monitored by a licensed medical provider. This is why we require yearly testing and symptoms assessment every 2 months.
The treatment is effective for as long as you take it. Once you stop taking HRT your levels will return to the levels they were previously.
You will be charged $99 for the hormone test kit upon your order. Once approved for treatment, you will be charged every other month for your medication. You also will be charged a Medical Membership per month, which allows you to schedule unlimited consultations with your Male Excel medical provider.
What people say
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