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Re: day of cycle for tests

From: =?iso-8859-2?q?Zalányi Sámuel ?= (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 21 Jun 2001 18:13:31 +0200


Hi,

This is the tipical mechanical administrsation of tests. Progesterone is highest 7 days after ovulation, but if you have PCOS (and dont ovulate) there is absolutely no reason in taking blood for P on d 23 or 24. FSH,LH and estradiol is tested on day 3, if you menstruate. For your help

Sam (Ob/Gyn, RE)

> Hi. I have 3 questions.Because of continued and distressing problems
> with tiredness, dry eyes, dry skin and gradual hair loss, I asked a gyn.
> to request some pcos and hormonal tests for me. She says she requested
> a complete blood work with estrogen and progesterone, glucose, b and
> iron. I asked what day I should take the test and she said day 23 or 24
> of cycle. I dont think she knows much about pcos and I'd like to know
> if this is the right day to test estrogen and progesterone but I should
> wait until 3 days after my period to test LH etc. or if its ok to test
> all on day 24? Also I was taking chromium gtf for my energy and dry eyes
> and would like to know how long I should be off before the test so as to
> get an accurate glucose reading. Are there any other vitamins related
> to tiredness and foggy thinking that I should get tested? Thanks a lot
> for any help.




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