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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: kittydaydream on July 24, 2024, 02:53:58 PM

Title: Oestradiol levels help!?
Post by: kittydaydream on July 24, 2024, 02:53:58 PM
Hi all I need help please, I’ve had my Oestradiol checked and it’s 388 which is supposedly normal range but I feel absolutely terrible! Waking early feeling like I haven’t slept, morning anxiety sometimes lasts all day and chronic fatigue! I’ve had vits and thyroid checked, all normal too! Now I’m paranoid something else is seriously wrong with me - I had mirena out 3 months ago and been on Utrogestan since and have steadily gone downhill! I had almost a three week break off Utrogestan but I didn’t feel better so started taking again! Any advise on this would be greatly appreciated thank you 🙏
Title: Re: Oestradiol levels help!?
Post by: GraceM on July 24, 2024, 03:01:25 PM
If you were doing ok with the mirena would you consider getting a new one?  Utrogestan doesn't suit everyone. 
Title: Re: Oestradiol levels help!?
Post by: kittydaydream on July 24, 2024, 03:03:43 PM
Yes I’ve booked to get another one fitted
Title: Re: Oestradiol levels help!?
Post by: bombsh3ll on July 24, 2024, 04:56:07 PM
Your estradiol is similar to mine, however some people do need higher levels to feel their best, and you do have scope to increase and still be under the ~800pmol/L level that expert clinicians are generally comfortable going up to, especially if you plan to replace the mirena for endometrial protection.

Alternatively your symptoms may be due to a lack of testosterone if you aren't replacing that.

I am on Zoely OCP continuously and take dhea for androgen replacement.
Title: Re: Oestradiol levels help!?
Post by: kittydaydream on July 24, 2024, 05:19:56 PM
Hiya, thank you! I started testogel 5 months ago, I’m hoping it’s just taking its time to work! I’m on estraderm 100 patch and the dr won’t go above that!