Thyroid Optimization
Thyroid Optimization in Dallas, TX
Comprehensive thyroid evaluation going beyond TSH to the full picture. Free T3, Free T4, Reverse T3, and antibodies. Symptoms-based dosing, ongoing monitoring, and treatment that accounts for how you actually feel, not just where your numbers land on a reference range.
Why Thyroid Gets Missed
TSH Alone Does Not Tell the Full Story.
The standard approach to thyroid testing in most primary care settings is to run a TSH and, if it falls within the reference range, declare the thyroid normal. For many patients, this misses what is actually going on.
TSH is a pituitary signal, not a direct measurement of thyroid hormone activity. Free T3 is the active thyroid hormone that cells actually use. Reverse T3 can block T3 even when levels appear adequate. Antibodies can indicate autoimmune thyroid disease (Hashimoto's) that TSH will not catch until significant damage has occurred.
At Navara Health, we run the full panel and treat based on your symptoms and your complete picture, not just a single value.
"My TSH was normal for years while I gained weight, lost my hair, and barely had the energy to get through the day. It took a complete panel to find what was actually happening."
Thyroid Symptoms We Address
What Gets Tested
Standard Testing vs. What We Run.
Most primary care offices run TSH only or TSH with T4. At Navara Health, we run a full thyroid panel because the additional markers are often where the answers are.
- TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone)
- Total T4 (sometimes)
This approach will catch severe thyroid disease but frequently misses subclinical hypothyroidism, conversion issues, and early Hashimoto's.
- TSH
- Free T4 (active precursor)
- Free T3 (the active hormone cells actually use)
- Reverse T3 (can block T3 action even when levels appear normal)
- TPO Antibodies (Hashimoto's marker)
- Thyroglobulin Antibodies (Hashimoto's marker)
Gold highlighted items are the markers most commonly missed by standard primary care testing.
Treatment Options
Thyroid Treatment at Navara Health.
Treatment approach depends on your specific lab findings, symptoms, and history. Not every thyroid issue requires medication. Your provider will make individualized recommendations based on your full picture. Treatment eligibility is determined at your consultation and is not guaranteed in advance.
Standard thyroid replacement therapy. Appropriate for many patients with hypothyroidism. Dosed based on weight, labs, and symptoms rather than a fixed formula.
Direct T3 replacement for patients who do not convert T4 to T3 adequately. Often considered when Free T3 is low or symptoms persist on T4 alone.
Customized combination of T3 and T4 from a licensed 503A compounding pharmacy. Used when standard medications are not providing adequate symptom relief.
Natural desiccated thyroid containing both T3 and T4. Preferred by some patients. Discussed at consultation based on your clinical picture and preference.
How We Approach It
Clinical Principles That Guide Our Protocols.
These are the core principles behind thyroid optimization at Navara Health.
If your TSH is in range but you feel terrible, that matters. We prescribe based on symptoms and the full panel, not just whether a value avoids a flag.
Some patients convert T4 poorly due to gut issues, stress, selenium deficiency, or inflammation. Reverse T3 can be elevated even when T4 looks normal. We look for this.
Hashimoto's is the most common cause of hypothyroidism and is often undiagnosed for years. TPO and thyroglobulin antibodies are included in our standard panel.
Thyroid function is interconnected with sex hormones, adrenal function, and metabolic health. This is why thyroid optimization fits naturally alongside HRT and our broader wellness programs.
Pricing
Thyroid Optimization Pricing.
Thyroid optimization is available as a standalone service or as a $100/month add-on to an existing HRT membership. Adding thyroid to an existing hormone membership is the most cost-effective approach for patients already receiving hormone care.
Book a Consultation| Thyroid Services | |
| Thyroid Optimization Add-On
Added to active female or male HRT membership
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$100/mo
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| Standalone Thyroid Consultation
For patients not on an HRT membership
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Book for pricing
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| Hair Loss Lab Panel
Includes full thyroid, hormones, iron, and deficiency markers
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$300
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Already an HRT member? Adding thyroid optimization for $100/month is the most efficient path. Call us at (469) 653-3124 or ask at your next appointment. Financing available through Cherry.
Common Questions
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Get a Complete Thyroid Evaluation.
Already an HRT member? Add thyroid optimization for $100/month and ask at your next appointment. New patient? Book a consultation and we will start with the full panel. Telehealth available across Texas and in 8 additional states.
Financing available through Cherry