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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Ljp on February 27, 2023, 09:13:17 AM

Title: Blood test levels high! What to do?
Post by: Ljp on February 27, 2023, 09:13:17 AM

Hi I have just got results from Jedi checks female hormone blood tests. I have been on hrt for 7 years and testosterone for 3 years. I also have estring for VA
I use evorel 100 patches and have a mirena

My results show high oestradiole 798
And testosterone 1.5

I dont know what to do and whether this is a big concern???

Can anyone offer and help or advice please?

Title: Re: Blood test levels high! What to do?
Post by: Dotty on February 27, 2023, 11:01:25 AM

If your symptoms are under control then there’s no need to do blood tests.

Was it a finger prick test ? x

Title: Re: Blood test levels high! What to do?
Post by: Ljp on February 27, 2023, 03:04:45 PM

Yes it was, but still had to fill the sample bottle

Title: Re: Blood test levels high! What to do?
Post by: Dotty on February 27, 2023, 08:15:38 PM

Hi finger prick tests are not advised or suitable for testing hormones. They give unreliable results. x