Hello Ladies

I just got a copy of my hormone lab tests and I don't know how to read them. Could anyone please help me. The labs where done on the 21st day of my cycle. Luteal phase I guess.

Progesterone 1.1 range 0.3 - 1.2
Testosterone, Serum 40 Low range 241 - 827
DHEA-Sulfate 105 range 95 -530
FSH 74.8 range 1.4 - 18.1
Estradiol 31 range 0 - 53
Estrone, serum 40 range 12 -72

Its appears accourding to the Luteal phase ranges listed on the lab sheet not the normal ranges I posted, that the FSH, Estradiol and Estrone are all postmeno, but I'm still having periods. Im confused. Does postmen mean as in no egg production? Could someone please help. Thank you for any help.

Patty

I'm not good at reading results either but will share my opinion. From your progesterone being in the upper range and your testosterone and estradiol being in the low range, I would say you are progesterone dominant.
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Progesterone dominance, or an abundance of progesterone in the body; on the other hand, can greatly increase urinary tract infections or the feeling of having an infection. One of the first signs of progesterone dominance is drowsiness. In fact, progesterone dominance symptoms that go beyond sleepiness are depression, apathy, and even suicidal ideation.

Progesterone imbalance can also cause gain weight. One drawback to this type of weight gain is that until the hormonal imbalance is corrected, the excess weight gain doesn't come off. Aside from the acne, and weight gain, progesterone dominance can reak havoc with fertility. It is difficult to conceive a child when there is an obvious hormone imbalance in the body.

Testosterone is a hormone produced by both women and men. It is not just a male sex hormone. In women testosterone is produced in the ovaries, adrenals and to a lesser extent in the skin, brain and liver.

Testosterone behaves differently in the body systems of men and women, but it plays a very important role in the overall health and well being of both sexes. In men testosterone builds muscle, enhances sex drive, elevates the mood, prevents osteoporosis and increases energy. In women testosterone enhances the sex drive, helps relieve menopausal symptoms, restores energy, strengthens bone, elevates the mood and increases the sensitivity to sexual pleasure in the nipples and genitals.

Testosterone production naturally declines as a woman ages. However, too low testosterone levels in women can contribute to depression and osteoporosis.

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I'll find my results and post them to give you a comparison.

Test 69 ng/dl 14-76
Free 0.3 0.0-2.2
Estradiol, sensitive 215 PeriOvulatory 107-281 Postmenopausal treated 42-289
Progesteron 0.2 Postmenopausal - 0.0-0.7


I'm postmenopausal but supplementing with Estrace, Testosterone and occasionally progesterone.

Hope this helps.