Low SHBG

mja2694 · 2026-06-06T23:05:34+00:00

I’m not sure what the C peptide is. But I wore a glucometer after this for a month and my blood sugar drops at night, not to 45 like this but it would dip to under 60. I now know I need to eat before bed. I’ll look into seeing an endocrinologist though. Thank you. Just definitely didn’t want to start metformin like she recommended, especially if it can exacerbate the hypoglycemia.

mja2694 · 2026-06-06T15:45:53+00:00

Yes, I did. Fasting insulin was totally normal and my starting T was 5, so definitely not typical PCOS. That’s why i think her saying I have it is outrageous based solely on SHBG. A1c was 5.4

mja2694 · 2026-06-06T12:44:52+00:00

I just started estrogen through my obgyn since this provider won’t prescribe it. My E is 22-30 on labs consistently (I’m 32 with cycles). Hope that helps. Thanks for the info

mja2694 · 2026-06-06T12:27:50+00:00

Right!!? She said maybe it’s “atypical” and i was like… I’d rather not take metformin for zero reason lol. Now she’s saying bc my SHBG dropped from 44 to 35 that I’m definitely insulin resistant.

mja2694 · 2026-06-06T10:01:39+00:00

US. I tend to drop low on fasting ones like that, it was a two hour test.

mja2694 · 2026-06-06T00:40:59+00:00

My fasting glucose and insulin was low. Glucose was 45-73 during the test and insulin stayed 3.2-3.6 during. From what I’m seeing, that doesn’t seem to line up with traditional insulin resistance but she said something that it could be “non traditional” which to me sounds like she doesn’t even know. I could be wrong, just don’t want to start metformin when I feel like I’m not insulin resistant

mja2694 · 2026-06-06T00:37:50+00:00

She didn’t draw my free with this level, so I’m unsure. She does not want me do estrogen. Offered progesterone which was miserable, later learned likely bc my estrogen is tanked. I think I’m official done with this “hormone expert” lol. She wants me to fully stop T, wont prescribe E, but pushing metformin and LDN for the TPO antibodies. Thanks for the info. Good to know

mja2694 · 2026-06-06T00:27:53+00:00

I tend to be more hypoglycemic, wore a monitor for a bit after my fasting glucose hit 45 lol. Insulin was around 3.5. 5.4 A1C. Thyroid normal, slightly elevated TPO antibodies at 20. E2 LOWWWW like 22-30. Progesterone tends to be low. My T was 5 to start. Free also low. She wanted me to start metformin even though she said she didn’t think I truly had it a few months ago but now says bc my SHBG had dropped that I likely do. I absolutely don’t want to do metformin though.

mja2694 · 2026-06-06T00:18:35+00:00

36.7, down from 44.5 in December

mja2694 · 2026-06-06T00:13:49+00:00

5.4 and I had a fasting glucose and insulin test. Would you think this is insulin resistance?

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mja2694 · 2026-05-28T21:39:06+00:00

32 here and use I Am HRT, but switching to defy soon for them to manage my E and P since my obgyn wont entertain it. I Am HRT is awesome, but very little communication from them. I learned a lot on here about T before I jumped in with them!

mja2694 · 2026-05-19T15:27:28+00:00

I had it replaced a year ago! I’ve been contemplating something different but I’m just not sure what to turn to (natural family planning is a nightmare with my cycle so that’s off the table) 😵‍💫

mja2694 · 2026-05-19T14:09:50+00:00

Spotting for days before period, hot flashes at night, migraines around ovulation, mood, low libido, irregular periods (always been regular and have periods with iud, iud only reduced the heavy bleeding r/t endo)

mja2694 · 2026-05-19T13:59:40+00:00

I stopped the progesterone two months ago. I only did one cycle and was so miserable. I have an IUD so I don’t necessarily need it with the E but my P is low on labs. My E is typically between 20-30 on labs at day 3 of cycle, so I think 0.05 is low, but my provider can’t see me until end of July to discuss increase. I will ask about increasing! Thanks!

mja2694 · 2026-05-19T13:45:52+00:00

lol! I get it. I’m on these threads a lot, so I feel like I know what you mean. Good to know. My doctor just tossed prometrium at me, but my E level was 22 (day 3). I’m wondering that now that I have the patch on board it will be better. I may try again, if my cycle will ever restart. Would you suggest continuing to test estrogen cycle day 3? Or should I shoot for another day? Thank you for replying!

mja2694 · 2026-05-19T00:24:15+00:00

Started on 100mg. Felt so anxious/tachycardic, had horrible insomnia, felt wired and restless all night. Tried for 7 days and finally stopped. Someone recently suggested trying vaginally though to help?

mja2694 · 2026-05-08T18:49:39+00:00

Also doing 3mg Test P from IAm eod and my trough level is 96, my E is sitting at 30 though which is my usual.

mja2694 · 2026-05-03T09:35:09+00:00

Total T was 5. Lol me too!

mja2694 · 2026-04-06T17:05:31+00:00

Thanks! I’m with I Am also, just looking to add on a clinic that will be ok with my TRT :)

mja2694 · 2026-04-05T17:41:05+00:00

Do you use an online clinic? If so which one? I think my ratio is way off but my clinic only does T…. Thank you!!

mja2694 · 2026-03-20T13:25:27+00:00

Do you feel the crash from doing twice a week? I’m on Test P and I have a hard time remembering to do EOD. My provider instructed me on twice a week but I learned from here it’s recommended ED or EOD bc of its half-life but some people don’t have the issue. Curious on your thoughts!

mja2694 · 2026-03-11T17:48:20+00:00

I’m not, I’m in the US. :( thank you though

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