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[warwick01]

Morning ladies,

Just looking for some advice. Not been feeling great recently, wondering if I am absorbing new oestrogel as it seems weaker. Just got bloods back and estrogen is 400 usually been around 300. I'm 66 post meno. Is this too high ??
Thanks

[Mary G]

That is strange because for me it's the other way around!  How many pumps are you using and what type of symptoms are you having now?

I always thought 300 was a good number to aim for post menopause and it's enough for bone protection but my migraines resurfaced so I have had to go back to two pumps of Oestrogel. 

400 is definitely not too high but if you don't feel well, can you revert back to the original gel? 

[warwick01]

Hi
Currently on 3 pumps. Not sure why I feel off. Increase in panic/anxiety the problem. I ways was around 300 so may be I will go back to 2 and hopefully it will settle. At least I know I am absorbing the gel, even thought it feel more watery

Thank you 😊

[bombsh3ll]

It can be hard to get an accurate blood estradiol level on gel as there is a sharp spike after applying which quickly drops off, so depending on the time of day you take the test the result can vary widely.

I am on oral estradiol (Zoely) and my level is consistently around 400pmol/L although a small amount of this will be my own as I am 45.

This is the level I plan to maintain for the rest of my life as it is where I feel well.

300pmol/L is the absolute minimum I would personally accept for bone health based on Professor Studd's work.

[joziel]

No, that isn't too high. In fact, most women do best between 450-650pmol according to a lot of the research.

My own estradiol is between 650 and 880pmol and I need it there, for my symptoms.

So no, that is not a high E level. It will only help protect your bones better!

[warwick01]

Thanks ladies xx