pizzaguy987
New Member
Hello everyone,
I wanted to post my bloodwork history to get a second opinion on my hormones and my planned protocol.
22M, 170 cm (5'7"), 85 kg (187 lbs).
I have gyno from puberty, so I already suspected there might be an issue with my prolactin/e2 levels. After encountering some other issues, I went to an endocrinologist and got diagnosed with hypothyroidism. I am currently taking 50 mcg of levothyroxine and have been on for 3 months.
I also found out I had prolactin levels above the reference range. However, my endo dismissed my elevated prolactin, claiming it was normal and nothing to worry about. To rule out prolactin spikes from sexual activity, I abstained from masturbation for 2 weeks before my latest bloodwork, yet the levels came back even higher (31.9 ng/mL). I also mentioned my test, FSH and LH, he told me those are normal.
Specific bloodwork requests have been hard to get. He has ignored my requests multiple times. I specifically wanted to see estradiol on the last test, but he refused to order them after looking at my previous results. He jokingly asked if I'm taking steroids, then insisted there was no need.
I’ve been considering a protocol of reta + hgh + bpc + tb500 for a while to address my weight problems and a long list of chronic injuries:
History of ACL and meniscus reconstruction (with hamstring graft). I still deal with clicking and recently re-injured the area (diagnosed as a possible minor quad tear). Chronic right shoulder pain/clicking that strengthening hasn't resolved, plus left SC joint and wrist instability from a past accident. Recent minor pop/strain in the left pec and lingering tightness/aching in the left Achilles. Multiple surgical scars I am hoping to improve.
I’ve tried PT, collagen supplements, and specific exercises I learned from YouTube. They helped temporarily, but I keep running into setbacks. I just cannot take it anymore. So I decided to open an account on a forum to ask strangers about these specific issues I have, and pin myself with research chemicals instead of going to another doctor
Long story short, my questions are:
1) Given I already have gyno, do you think I need to address the high prolactin (caber/p5p) before jumping on a peptide cycle?
2) Is this stack safe given my current blood markers? Any further suggestions? Do you suggest a more recent blood test before starting? Which markers would you like to see on it?
3) I’ve read that 20-30 ng/mL is often considered too low for a prolactinoma case. However, since some of the peptides I will run promote angiogenesis, should I be concerned about potentially fueling tumor growth if one exists?
I’ve compiled my recent bloodwork data below. Any other advice would be much appreciated.
Bloodwork Timeline Context:
BW-24: Normal annual check-up.
BW-25-5-1: Taken after initial suspicion that something was wrong, at 11 am.
BW-25-5-2: Taken 2 days later (early morning, 11am was deemed too late) to double check low test. Diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Started 25 mcg T4 the next morning.
BW-25-7: Taken the day after finishing the initial 25 mcg prescription (50 days/pills) plus one day without medication. After this, the dose was doubled to 50 mcg.
BW-25-8: Taken after being on 50 mcg for about 25 days. I had to cut the time short for some reason(normally would wait 50 days for steady state).
I wanted to post my bloodwork history to get a second opinion on my hormones and my planned protocol.
22M, 170 cm (5'7"), 85 kg (187 lbs).
I have gyno from puberty, so I already suspected there might be an issue with my prolactin/e2 levels. After encountering some other issues, I went to an endocrinologist and got diagnosed with hypothyroidism. I am currently taking 50 mcg of levothyroxine and have been on for 3 months.
I also found out I had prolactin levels above the reference range. However, my endo dismissed my elevated prolactin, claiming it was normal and nothing to worry about. To rule out prolactin spikes from sexual activity, I abstained from masturbation for 2 weeks before my latest bloodwork, yet the levels came back even higher (31.9 ng/mL). I also mentioned my test, FSH and LH, he told me those are normal.
Specific bloodwork requests have been hard to get. He has ignored my requests multiple times. I specifically wanted to see estradiol on the last test, but he refused to order them after looking at my previous results. He jokingly asked if I'm taking steroids, then insisted there was no need.
I’ve been considering a protocol of reta + hgh + bpc + tb500 for a while to address my weight problems and a long list of chronic injuries:
History of ACL and meniscus reconstruction (with hamstring graft). I still deal with clicking and recently re-injured the area (diagnosed as a possible minor quad tear). Chronic right shoulder pain/clicking that strengthening hasn't resolved, plus left SC joint and wrist instability from a past accident. Recent minor pop/strain in the left pec and lingering tightness/aching in the left Achilles. Multiple surgical scars I am hoping to improve.
I’ve tried PT, collagen supplements, and specific exercises I learned from YouTube. They helped temporarily, but I keep running into setbacks. I just cannot take it anymore. So I decided to open an account on a forum to ask strangers about these specific issues I have, and pin myself with research chemicals instead of going to another doctor
Long story short, my questions are:
1) Given I already have gyno, do you think I need to address the high prolactin (caber/p5p) before jumping on a peptide cycle?
2) Is this stack safe given my current blood markers? Any further suggestions? Do you suggest a more recent blood test before starting? Which markers would you like to see on it?
3) I’ve read that 20-30 ng/mL is often considered too low for a prolactinoma case. However, since some of the peptides I will run promote angiogenesis, should I be concerned about potentially fueling tumor growth if one exists?
I’ve compiled my recent bloodwork data below. Any other advice would be much appreciated.
| Test Name | Unit | Target Range | BW-24 | BW-25-5-1 | BW-25-5-2 | BW-25-7 | BW-25-8 |
| TSH | uIU/mL | 0.5 - 4.0 | 2.89 | 3.95 | 6.33 | 7.42 | 4.77 |
| Free T4 | ng/dL | 0.8 - 1.8 | 1.18 | 1.16 | 1.14 | 1.12 | 1.16 |
| Free T3 | pg/mL | 2.3 - 4.2 | - | 3.12 | - | - | 2.95 |
| Prolactin | ng/mL | < 20 | - | 15.8 | 28.1 | - | 31.9 |
| Testosterone | nmol/L | 10.1 - 38.2 | - | 12.13 | 16.0 | - | 18.27 |
| Cortisol (AM) | U/L | 4.8 - 19.5 | - | 17.9 | 16.6 | - | - |
| FSH | IU/mL | 1 - 7 | - | - | 2.7 | - | - |
| LH | mIU/mL | 2 - 9 | - | - | 1.3 | - | - |
| Estradiol | pg/mL | 20 - 50 | - | 21 | - | - | - |
| PTH (Parathyroid) | pg/mL | 10 - 65 | - | 32.9 | - | - | - |
| Glucose (Fasting) | mg/dL | 70 - 99 | 106 | 87 | - | - | 96 |
| HbA1c | % | 4.0 - 5.6 | - | 5.5 | - | - | 5.6 |
| Cholesterol | mg/dL | < 200 | 160 | 195 | - | - | 179 |
| LDL (Calculated) | mg/dL | < 100 | 101 | 128 | - | - | 109 |
| HDL | mg/dL | > 40 | 32 | 52 | - | - | 56 |
| Triglycerides | mg/dL | < 150 | 133 | 75 | - | - | 73 |
| Urea | mg/dL | 17 - 43 | 22 | 28 | - | - | - |
| Creatinine | mg/dL | 0.70 - 1.30 | 0.9 | 0.91 | - | - | 0.96 |
| eGFR (CKD-EPI) | mL/min | > 90 | 123 | 119 | - | - | 112 |
| AST (SGOT) | U/L | 10 - 40 | 25 | 20 | - | - | - |
| ALT (SGPT) | U/L | 10 - 40 | 38 | 40 | - | - | - |
| Total Protein | g/L | 55 - 90 | - | 79 | - | - | - |
| Albumin | g/L | 35 - 55 | - | 47 | - | - | - |
| Total Bilirubin | mg/dL | 0.3 - 1.0 | - | 0.65 | - | - | - |
| Direct Bilirubin | mg/dL | 0.1 - 0.3 | - | 0.17 | - | - | - |
| Lipase | U/L | 10 - 140 | - | 18 | - | - | - |
| Uric Acid | mg/dL | 3.0 - 7.0 | 5.4 | - | - | - | - |
| Vitamin B12 | pg/mL | 200 - 800 | 289 | 403 | - | - | - |
| Vitamin D (25-OH) | ng/mL | 30 - 60 | - | 31.7 | - | - | - |
| Folate | ng/mL | 1.8 - 9.0 | 7.3 | 7.5 | - | - | - |
| Iron (Serum) | ug/dL | 50 - 150 | 41 | 130 | - | - | - |
| Ferritin | ng/mL | 24 - 336 | 142.15 | 138.71 | - | - | - |
| TIBC | ug/dL | 250 - 310 | 297 | 209 | - | - | - |
| Magnesium | mg/dL | 1.6 - 2.6 | 2.13 | 2.1 | - | - | - |
| Calcium | mg/dL | 8.6 - 10.2 | 9.5 | 9.5 | - | - | - |
| Phosphorus | mg/dL | 3.0 - 4.5 | - | 2.86 | - | - | - |
| CRP | mg/L | ≤ 5 | 6.8 | 1.2 | - | - | - |
| RF (Rheumatoid) | IU/mL | < 20 | - | 10 | - | - | - |
| WBC | 10^3/uL | 4.0 - 11.0 | 6.27 | 6.85 | - | - | - |
| RBC | 10^6/uL | 4.2 - 5.9 | 5.41 | 5.3 | - | - | - |
| HGB | g/dL | 14 - 18 | 14.74 | 15.2 | - | - | - |
| HCT | % | 42 - 50 | 46.55 | 44.3 | - | - | - |
| PLT (Platelets) | 10^3/uL | 150 - 450 | 208 | 224 | - | - | - |
Bloodwork Timeline Context:
BW-24: Normal annual check-up.
BW-25-5-1: Taken after initial suspicion that something was wrong, at 11 am.
BW-25-5-2: Taken 2 days later (early morning, 11am was deemed too late) to double check low test. Diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Started 25 mcg T4 the next morning.
BW-25-7: Taken the day after finishing the initial 25 mcg prescription (50 days/pills) plus one day without medication. After this, the dose was doubled to 50 mcg.
BW-25-8: Taken after being on 50 mcg for about 25 days. I had to cut the time short for some reason(normally would wait 50 days for steady state).
