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[Chi chi]

I've been keeping a diary of my cycle and symptoms/mood etc, I printed a sheet off the internet that someone on here recommended (sorry can't remember who)?

I'm currently on day 16 which according to an app I've got says my estrogen is low and my progesterone is rising??

My question is can I really go by all this? As aren't my levels dictated by my implants and when I take my progesterone?  I thought the whole reason of HRT was so we didn't have fluctuating levels each month and that it kept them on an even keel?

I'm still feeling really quite low and my anxiety was really bad yesterday (the worse it's been in a long time ) 

[GeordieGirl]

An app has absolutely no idea what's happening on a personal level - its based on usual patterns of usual , probably menstruating (?) women. The algorithms can't take into effect all other variables from the HRT you're taking, any other medication and indeed your diet.

Keep a diary of what's happening to you personally each day and you'll get a much better idea of how your body's reacting.

GGx

[Chi chi]

Thanks GG 

Will my levels still be fluctuating though as they would be naturally if I wasn't on HRT? Do I still have a monthly cycle?

[GeordieGirl]

I suspect someone who knows more about this will be along soon, but I'd say it would depend on whether you're peri or post menopausal?  I'm post and haven't been aware of any cycle before HRT and as my doses are the same every day I suspect there's none now - I suspect the cycle only occurs when your body is producing its own hormones in its usual monthly rhythm?

GG x

[Greenfields]

Estelle can you post the link of the sheet you use?  I've been keeping a written journal but it's quite cumbersome and I type up the information in tables for the Dr - but if there's something out there on the Internet that's easier to use, I would be interested.

[Chi chi]

Here you go
http://www.cemcor.ubc.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/daily_perimenopause_diary.pdf

There's different ones for peri and menopause depending on where you are?

GG I'm peri ( I think ) so I suspect my own levels are all over the place 

[Greenfields]

Here you go
http://www.cemcor.ubc.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/daily_perimenopause_diary.pdf

There's different ones for peri and menopause depending on where you are?

GG I'm peri ( I think ) so I suspect my own levels are all over the place 

Thankyou!

[Greenfields]

Also, what a fantastic site - cemcor - and it's in Canada!

[lancashirelass]

If you still.have your.ovaries.there is a real chance the implant may kick them in at times then crash.  The only way to know is to have bloods at.least once a week.  I had.this when i had one.ovary left and fluctuated badly. 

[CLKD]

The idea is to put down how you feel regardless of where you might be in your 'cycle'  as well as to note food/drink/alcohol intake, plus any exercise/not.

[Chi chi]

Yes still have ovaries, I do feel very up and down  well mostly down to be honest, had a good day on Saturday and thought finally things are beginning to pick up but nope  woke up today feeling ok ish, had a nap this afternoon and woke up really anxious again??? It's really all starting to get to me now, just wish I hadn't had the implants.

CLKD my diet doesn't really change, don't drink and not much exercise except running around after 4 dogs, 2 kids and a husband 

[CLKD]

Waking up from an afternoon dose (doze even  ) can cause anxiety but it does pass.

As for not doing much exercise - how much more would you have time for 

[lancashirelass]

I do think giving you such a high testosterone implant was.wise.when you still have ovaries.  High test can.make.you feel out of sorts. 

[Chi chi]

So do you think that it's counteracting the estrogen and that's why my anxiety is up and my mood is low??
But doesn't test convert to estrogen 

[Chi chi]

I've just dug out my last blood tests that prof Studd did and it shows my testosterone was 8.3??? The range says 0-1.8!! It also says

? Validity of Testosterone result;
? Analytical interference.
Suggest fresh sample for repeat analysis and/or
Free Testosterone and SHBG.

This was way back in September so could poss be higher than that as I was still using a tube of testim per week prior to the implant.

Surely that level of 8.3 is way too high and why wouldn't he have requested me to do another test??