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Cazzyb:
Hi, I have introduced  myself on the forum in the newbie section.

There are some ?'s I have so if anyone knows the answers, please help.
 Is oestrogen /estradil the same thing?

I only had estradil hormone checked, showed I had low oestrogen levels,I have to have it tested again in September. What other test should I expect my gp to do? To say if I am going through a premature menopause/ something?

Will I need to take ostrogen hrt because of  my  age? Someone I know had low oestrogen @17 & was give hrt cream. They also suggested  the contraceptive pill but I have had v.high BP in past, now controlled by tablets.
 
Also concerned about Oestoporosis as I have limited mobility, I also have a chronic  illness that makes me more suscepitable to it. Plus my Auntie (my Mum's sister) has it. I do take Adcal (calcium & vitamin d) as I am lacking in vitamin D.

I have not had a period since 4/2. The two cycles before that were 58 & 19 days & both lasted 2days.

I have lost 3 stone since November due to my gallbladder not functioning I had it removed 2 &1/2 weeks ago. My periods have been becoming more erratic & scanty since the beginning of last year though.

I am also having meno style symptoms incl, tearfullness, aching & stiff joints, urine urgency & night sweats .

Any help,advice, or reassurance v.welcome. Plus if there is any thing I should I ask/tell my gp.
Also last bit what should  a normal level of Ostrogen be. I don't know what mine is.
Thanks for any help.
Cazzyb.xx
 

CLKD:
 :welcomemm:  my periods became scatty during the last 2-3 years until they stopped completely.

Blood tests are notoriously un-reliable.  Hormone levels alter all the while throughout 24/7 so getting a 'true' reading is difficult.  Urine urgency can be a side-effect of being peri-meno!  >:( and your other symptoms are probably 'within normal limits' for this stage of your Life.  Have a read of the menu on the left of screen.

How limited is your mobility?  Is it possible to see a physio for gentle exercise education?  [Are you in the UK?].  Getting out to sit in the sun will help raise your VitD levels too.  If ever we get any  :-\ ........ the Osteoporosis Society web-site is very good too.

Is there a 'normal' level of oestrogen at any time of our lives?

We have a funny room too when you need a giggle  ;)

oldsheep:
It sounds hormonal  >:( I'm sorry to hear about all your health problems.

Could you get referred to a gynae or meno clinic? AFAIK low oestrogen blood tests are more reliable as a general indicator if you aren't on any HRT.
I wish you all the best

CLKD:
What's AFAIK?

Bette:
"As Far As I Know"?
Bette x

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