I think that you are making the mistake of assuming that all of the E2 ranges is a desirable target. You need to be thinking optimal. E2=223 would be horrible.
Lab ranges are part of the bell curve, normal distribution of lab results seen in a population sample, where many of the guys were not optimal.
For TRT, we like to see guys at high normal TT and E2 near 80 pmol/L
So your numbers are actually quite good.
The symptoms of low thyroid function are mostly the same as low-T.
Have you been using iodized salt to support thyroid hormone production?
Feeling cold easier?
Outer eyebrows sparse?
You can eval overall thyroid function by checking oral body temperatures as per the thyroid basics sticky.
If TT had been low, then testing FT, LH/FSH would have been a good follow up to diagnose the cause.
Please read the stickies found here: About the T Replacement Category - #2 by KSman
- advice for new guys - need more info about you
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things that damage your hormones -
protocol for injections -
finding a TRT doc