In recent years (I'm 41) I've been suffering increasingly from fatigue, brain fog (especially just before my period) and mood swings and depression and anxiety.
Determined to get to the bottom of it I've been doing a whole bunch of private blood tests. My thyroid checks out fine, as does pretty much everything else. I probably have PCOS but it's never been officially diagnosed (cysts on ovaries, physical symptoms)
The only thing that stands out significantly is low 17-beta oestradiol (oestrogen, I presume). In my luteal phase it was something like 18 which is well below the value range of 122-1094 by the lab. I just had it done a few days ago on CD5, and it was 96 (below the value range of 98-571 for the follicular phase)
I am SO much more with it before ovulation, it's the only time I can get anything done, and that is presumably when my oestrogen is highest. Although I have a tendency to sometimes go a bit manic then. Clearly there's an issue here somewhere and I am fed up of living my life a slave to my cycle.
My LH and FSH and prolactin were all within range. Just the oestrogen.
For what it's worth, I started taking EPO and starflower oil after the first (luteal phase) low measurement back in February, and my moods and fatigue have improved a bit - it's definitely made a difference, but it's a long way from being enough.
I'm going to go to my GP with this information, but what can I expect or reasonably ask for? Is there anything they can actually do for me?
Thanks!!
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Low oestrogen, pre-menopausal. What are my options?
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LeftoverCrabsticks · 26/05/2017 12:30
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