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Will the brief use of anabolic steroids impact my hormonal profile in the future?

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Hello doctor,

I am hoping you can give me some answers about what I can do for health optimization going forward.

About myself, I recently turned 25, and have been lifting weights seriously since 18 years old. My height is 6 feet, and my weight is 198 lbs and about 14 % body fat. When I was 19, I did an Anavar solo cycle with Clomid PCT, and I did one Halodrol cycle at 21 with another month of Clomid PCT. I have been off all anabolics since and wish I had never touched them. I have some fear that this brief usage impacted my hormonal profile going forward. My recent hormonal panel at 25 was a total test of 535 ng/dL, Estradiol 30 ng/dL, and I had a TSH of 4.9.

1. Do you think the brief usage impacted my natural hormones going forward?

2. I wish these levels were higher, as I do not have the libido that I used to. However, these are totally within the normal range, and I would not do anything but low dose Clomid or Aromasin to slightly increase. Could this work?

3. Would watching these levels and starting TRT at 30 be a healthy decision?

4. Would you pursue Levothyroxine to get TSH below 2.5?

I am starting medical school soon and mainly trying to start with confidence in my health.
Answered by Dr. Zulfiqar Ahmed

Education:

MBBS

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Dr. Zulfiqar Ahmed is an experienced Endocrinologist and Diabetologist with expertise in managing diabetes, thyroid disorders, hormonal imbalances, obesity, and metabolic syndromes. He specializes in personalized treatment plans focused on long-term health and disease prevention. Dr. Ahmed is committed to delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care, helping individuals achieve better hormonal balance and improved quality of life through accurate diagnosis and advanced therapeutic approaches.

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Hi,

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Do not worry the previous usage of pro hormones will not have any effect on your health. As your Testosterone and Estrogen levels are normal. I do not think you need to use any medication to increase the levels. Even if your levels are increased, it will not add anything to the functional aspect. I think you avoid using TRT (thyroid replacement therapy) and others, and I do not feel Clomid (Clomifene) is needed as well. Your current TSH thyroid stimulating hormone) is fine, and I will not advise you to start any medication to decrease it. You can re-check your TSH in three months period.

Thanks.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Sneha Kannan
Published At April 25, 2020
Reviewed At June 8, 2023

Education:

MBBS

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Dr. Zulfiqar Ahmed is an experienced Endocrinologist and Diabetologist with expertise in managing diabetes, thyroid disorders, hormonal imbalances, obesity, and metabolic syndromes. He specializes in personalized treatment plans focused on long-term health and disease prevention. Dr. Ahmed is committed to delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care, helping individuals achieve better hormonal balance and improved quality of life through accurate diagnosis and advanced therapeutic approaches.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Zulfiqar Ahmed is an experienced Endocrinologist and Diabetologist with expertise in managing diabetes, thyroid disorders, hormonal imbalances, obesity, and metabolic syndromes. He specializes in personalized treatment plans focused on long-term health and disease prevention. Dr. Ahmed is committed to delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care, helping individuals achieve better hormonal balance and improved quality of life through accurate diagnosis and advanced therapeutic approaches.

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