I read a lot on here about women who’ve had their hormones tested and diagnosed as perimeno/meno. I realise at peri stage that hormones fluctuate so much that it’s difficult to get an accurate reading of what’s going on, and have recently been told as much by both GP and GP nurse (apparently they don’t test after 45 - I’m 46 - for the above reasons).
I’m most definitely peri and in retrospect probably have been since my early forties; had my son at 39 and had a good few years of very heavy (though regular) periods and diagnosed with a small fibroid. Last 18 months and following laparoscopic surgery to remove a cyst and scar tissue adhesions, things much more erratic; period every 2/3 months, phantom periods, and an assortment of other mild symptoms. Been having a lot of ongoing cramping and pelvic discomfort so currently being referred back to gynae to see if cyst and/or fibroid issues have returned.
So (apologies for length)! Regardless of outcome of scan etc, I want to speak to consultant about obvious peri hormone imbalance and treatment options - should I be asking for blood tests? How do they know what hrt combos to put you on without measuring your existing levels? On the one hand my symptoms suggest low estrogen, on the other I’ve had a doc tell me my estrogen levels could actually be too high and causing absent periods/pain etc. I’d like to be armed with a bit of knowledge so any insight much appreciated, Thankyou x