Hello Sensuwolf,
I would like to chime in if that's OK.
The levels depend on what cycle day it is. Measuring during several intervals during the same month would also be a good idea. But it could be an expensive idea.
Generally speaking....
PROGESTERONE <0.5 = Very low.
Estradiol 21 = Low
Testosterone 50 = Within normal range.
DHEA 54 = High if measured in nmol/L, low if measured in ng/dl.
FSH 43.4 = Normal for postmenopausal, very low otherwise.
TSH 3RD GENERATION 4.02 = meaningless without T4, T3. TBG would be helpful.
Cortisol AM 10.4 = Within normal range.
SHBG would also be good to know.
How would you like to attack this?
a) From a simulation of hormone levels using exogenous means, such as progesterone cream and/or herbs at appropriate times in a simulated cycle, or
b) From attempting to restore natural hormone levels using the ovaries and ovulation, so that there would be natural estrogen and progesterone (endogenous). The problem with this option is that perimenopause symptoms could return as could the cycle. I doubt it, but it could be a result.
Preference?
Wahaika
I would like to chime in if that's OK.
The levels depend on what cycle day it is. Measuring during several intervals during the same month would also be a good idea. But it could be an expensive idea.
Generally speaking....
PROGESTERONE <0.5 = Very low.
Estradiol 21 = Low
Testosterone 50 = Within normal range.
DHEA 54 = High if measured in nmol/L, low if measured in ng/dl.
FSH 43.4 = Normal for postmenopausal, very low otherwise.
TSH 3RD GENERATION 4.02 = meaningless without T4, T3. TBG would be helpful.
Cortisol AM 10.4 = Within normal range.
SHBG would also be good to know.
How would you like to attack this?
a) From a simulation of hormone levels using exogenous means, such as progesterone cream and/or herbs at appropriate times in a simulated cycle, or
b) From attempting to restore natural hormone levels using the ovaries and ovulation, so that there would be natural estrogen and progesterone (endogenous). The problem with this option is that perimenopause symptoms could return as could the cycle. I doubt it, but it could be a result.
Preference?
Wahaika