Re: Timing of Estradiol, FSH & LH tests
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 10 Jun 2001 09:32:27 -0500 (CDT)
For your purposes, day 8 is just fine.
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
HSM
At Sat, 9 Jun 2001, Suzy wrote:
>
>My doctor sent me a prescription to have my FSH, LH & Estradiol levels
>checked. I'm 43 & perimenopausal, with periods that come regularly, but
>now on a lengthening cycle. I requested the hormone level check because
>(a) I have severe vaginal burning in the absence of an infection
>(negative vaginal culture) and (b) I have nearly incessant hot flashes.
>Is there an optimal or correct time in my cycle to have these tests
>done? I was going to have it done on Monday (day 8 of my cycle), but if
>that's not right, could someone please let me know? My doctor went away
>on vacation, so I can't call him until the following week to ask him
>this question. Thank you!
--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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