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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Blue Kingfisher on June 10, 2022, 10:35:54 AM

Title: Apply oestrogel before blood test?
Post by: Blue Kingfisher on June 10, 2022, 10:35:54 AM

Hi there,

Just wondering, does anyone know if it’s best to apply oestrogel before a hormone test or is it best to time it so it’s just before you’d normally apply it? I know this is a bit of a daft question but I know first hand that the timing of the test greatly influences the oestrogen level in the test result …….so thinking about it, perhaps ideal to have the test after application so it measures your levels as they are being replaced? I’ll be getting my testosterone level checked at the same time so it will be morning and this is the main reason for the test……just wondering what other ladies do? I’m not supplementing with testosterone currently.

Title: Re: Apply oestrogel before blood test?
Post by: laszla on June 10, 2022, 11:52:10 AM

Hi, I test fairly regularly and dont apply oestrogel on the morning of the test but apply it when I get home - I do this because I read that you shoukd be about 24 hours estrogel free when testing (I forget the source but I believe it was a reliable one)

Title: Re: Apply oestrogel before blood test?
Post by: Blue Kingfisher on June 10, 2022, 01:01:36 PM

Thank you laszla, that makes sense  :)

Title: Re: Apply oestrogel before blood test?
Post by: Dotty on June 10, 2022, 01:10:18 PM

I would use the Oestrogel after the blood test. x

Title: Re: Apply oestrogel before blood test?
Post by: Blue Kingfisher on June 10, 2022, 01:40:36 PM

Thank you too Dotty! 😊