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[menopausalalways]

Anyone have any idea about testosterone and Oestradiol levels? Apparently it is an indicator of Polysistic Ovary Syndrome? I havent had a period for 4 years??

[Uptick]

Hi menopausalalways, can you provide us the actual blood tests results or you don't have them? Have you had your ovaries scanned lately? Your history of irregular periods may point to PCOS. You have said that your mum and grandma also had a late onset menopause. Did they have any problems getting pregnant? Facial hair? Maybe you were not menopausal 4 years ago, but had an hormonal imbalance due to all the stress you had at the time? Too many questions...

[menopausalalways]

Thanks Uptick!
Blood results as below:

FSH - 34.8
LH - 28.6
Oestrogen- 196 (high)
Prolactin - 246
Globulin -50.1
Testosterone - 1.6 (High)
TSH- 0.4
T4 - 20

Now suffering from burning and irritation when going for a wee................sick of it all now and the odd pink wipe

[Uptick]

Thank you, menopausalalways, I will report back later on today.

[Uptick]

I suppose one plausible explanation is that you're still in perimenopause, given the late onset menopause that runs in your family. Another possible explanation is that you could have low levels of SHBG (sex hormone binding globulin), but that would need further tests and investigations as it can have different causes. PCOS is one of them. Are you overweight?

[Uptick]

See if this rings any bells https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/2633494120911038 It's about PCOS and it mentions that one feature of PCOS is late onset menopause.

[menopausalalways]

Hello - My periods have NEVER ever been regular, they have always been totally out of kilter and my life is just one stressfest  after another! In fact I never got any of the usual period symptoms either!
When I was pregnant I was still having periods and the midwife couldn't actually give me a due date - It varied by 4 to 6 weeks....Duh :O)
Yes I have been slightly overweight but am dieting now with a vengeance!. I think I'm probably perimenopausal as its only recently I've felt nauseous and slightly dizzy but thankfully that is getting better. Sadly got no one to ask about these things - thank goodness for the Forum and all you lovely caring Ladies
That article     
is very helpful and Yes I recently went through a spate of juicy zits around my nose and chin plus those pesky little beard like hairs which would need plucking on a daily basis - if I get enough maybe I can do the circus as the Bearded Lady

[Uptick]

Looks like PCOS runs in the family then. Are you going to chat about this with your GP?

[menopausalalways]

Possibly if I can get get an appt. Got a touch of burning down below at the min - ruddy uncomfortable that is as well, dosing on Cystitis treatments to see if that helps!

[Uptick]

What sort of cystitis treatment? Sorry if you have already mentioned elsewhere.

[menopausalalways]

Cymalon OTC treatment from the pharmacist for Cystitis

[Uptick]

Thanks, do you think it's helping with symptoms? Is it caused by an UTI or you don't know? Fingers crossed for you.

[menopausalalways]

Yes - I think it is but if it doesn't improve I will drop a sample into the surgery and get hem to test it! I've got to drop my horrendously high blood pressure results in to them anyway which will give them all a laugh :O)

[Uptick]

High BP is another joy of PCOS https://www.rcn.org.uk/clinical-topics/womens-health/promoting-menstrual-wellbeing/polycystic-ovarian-syndrome

I think it's a good idea to have your urine tested. Keep us posted.

[menopausalalways]

Will do - that article is very informative! Are you a medical person??