Been having night sweats, insomnia, no sex drive, so went dr he done bloods I have results but dr not in till next week. Anyone understand them::
Fsh 6
Lh 21
estradiol 2.161
I'm 38
Hi dawn, I wish I could of find out mine all my Dr said its high what does that mean they never explain hormone testing properly I guess it's telling me I'm menopsal..some one else will come on and tell you your results if they know more then us.
FSH levels range between: 3.1-7.9
LH range between: 1.4-5.5
Estradiol vary during phases. This number however is a bit low.
Your LH is high. Meaning you haven't ovulated. How are your periods?
You can find out the norm online.
I don't understand the results dawn but from what you are describing it could be sometimes with the menopause its hard to detect with the bloods you have to hope that they are playing up that day and thankfully mine were so I knew I wasn't going bonkers good luck with it and for hot flushes sage is very good and i also take a tincture called black cohosh but there are other things on the market too
Did you get the results on a printed sheet or over the 'phone? The sheet of results I had have all the ranges printed out at the top.
Periods are very light, last month I spotted for a day
So this means your estrogen is very low and your Luteinizing Hormone means your ovaries aren't producing many hormones. Hence the light periods. When it reaches 30 mIU/mL and above it means you're in menopause. Are you planning to go on HRT to regulate your hormones? I hope this all makes sense. It is rather more complicated than this but trying to make it so that you can understand.
Hi sochima
Just reading this and wondering if you have any further insight into my latest readings taken on day 4!
FSH 52
prog 1.34
estradiol 87
As usual, not much information given, just the usual. What do you think?
thanks!
and LH 18.4
So would you say that I am in menopause? Dr hasn't said nothing, no further action, but results aren't normal surely
No, Dawn, when your LH reaches 30 mlu/mL then that's when you're in menopause. It's only 21. Your FSH is good. You're in perimenopause.
Hi meta, your FSH indicates you're entering menopause. Your numbers are all normal and within range. Are you having hormonal fluctuations?
yes. I have had many symptoms of hormone fluctuation. I thought I may need progesterone but they didn't suggest it and I am none the wiser. I know I am reaching menopause but when you say the numbers are normal are they balancing, sorry, just not clued into these numbers at all
You probably need something alone the lines of a low dose estradiol.
But you would need to ask your doctor. Your numbers mean they are within the range of no longer ovulating meaning your getting closer to hitting menopause.
will do! thank you for your answers.
Hi
I wanted to let you ladies know there is a dr on YouTube called menopause Barbie she is so informative and talks about everything menopause if only all drs could be informed my friend had her bloodwork drawn and her gyn told her she is close to menopause she skipped a period and thought she was done I had to tell her you have to go 12 consecutive months without a period to be in menopause her dr explained nothing to her she didn't even know that I am a nurse but I did hospice so this isn't my specialty but I have learned a lot about it and especially from the dr on YouTube she is fabulous and answers your comments hang in there
Anything I should do etc or just go with it. I feel too young as 38 last week
Perimenopause can last for ten years and yes your young but everyone is different my nightmare started at 41 very subtle with symptoms in the beginning now at 47 ughhh the last year and a half has been a nightmare
You can ask for birth control pills that will help balance your hormones or a low does estradiol. Since you're young birth control pills might work better or maybe the coil. But then you need to ask your doctor. But it's best to go in there informed than without a clue. Hope this helps.