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Re: Estradiol LevelsFrom: J.W.J. (anonymous@obgyn.net)Fri, 28 Feb 2003 21:43:44 -0600 (CST)
At Fri, 28 Feb 2003, Jeanette wrote: > >Would I benefit from supplementary estrogen or the pill if my levels >continue to be less than 20 pg/mL? Concerned about osteoporosis, >especially with my thyroid disease/long breastfeeding and have the usual >bone-tired, can't sleep well, can't remember things well, dry vaginal >tissues/arousal problems, joint pain, etc. > >About FSH/LH ratio: Is mine normal/does it matter? Do I need >progesterone levels tested/does it matter? > >My "day three" levels: > >Estradiol 17 pg/mL >FSH 6.0 mIU/ mL >LH 3.7 mIU/ mL >Testosterone, Total 41 ng/dl >TSH w/relfex to FT4 1.69 mIU/ mL >Glucose 95 mg/dl >Insulin 15 Micro IU/mL > Jeanette, A good book to tell you what your levels should be is "Women, Weight and Hormones" by Dr. Elizabeth Lee Vliet. I remember she says that in the beginning phase of your cycle, your estradiol level should be above 90, and a range of about 90-200. She says your testosterone level should be 40-60 to feel your best. Also, your LH/FSH ratio should be 1:1. I'm not what it means when your FSH is higher than your LH. Usually in PCOS the LH is higher than the FSH. My LH/FSH ratio is higher than 4:1. I know that your FSH rises as you near menopause. I benefitted from a higher estradiol birth-control pill because I was having night sweats and hot flashes before. I know Dr. Vliet does talk about the problems of low estradiol being some of the ones you mentioned. Also, I've heard many people on this forum say that if your fasting insulin is higher than 10, it shows some level of insulin resistance. Good luck, sorry I don't know more. Jessica
-- J.W.J.
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