02-01-2023, 10:52 PM
Hi Jennifer,
Your Testosterone has improved, however your estradiol still needs work. Things I'd discuss with your doctor:
SHBG
free T %
These tests tell us how much "free" hormones are available in the blood for "transport" and can synthesize inside "receptors".
So, in essence total Testosterone and Estradiol only tell us a portion of what's going on…what's really really important is knowing is that free hormone %
3) I'd let your doctor know how unhappy you are with your estradiol. Let them know you're considering taking your business elsewhere…or? you'd like a refund for services rendered if that's possible.
Whatever the case, you're the customer…personally? I've had a tough time over the years with my hrt health care. I'm on my 7th HRT doctor, needless to say it's not easy finding a health care practice that's honest and treats you right. I used to think some of those Hrt doctors would purposely make you jump through hoops to test your resolve…no seriously, you wouldn't believe the crap I had to go through, some of it I've documented in my thread, others close to me know
of my struggles lol.
It pains me to see others having to go through similar bs.
Your Testosterone has improved, however your estradiol still needs work. Things I'd discuss with your doctor:
- Switching to either oral E2 estradiol or E2 transdermal patch…within a one year time frame (or less) consider SubQ injections. Your breasts have matured to Tanner stage 4 (in my opinion) to suggest injections. Personally I prefer subq over IM (intramuscular)...I can explain later when relevant.
- Next lab testing I'd ask for the following:
SHBG
free T %
These tests tell us how much "free" hormones are available in the blood for "transport" and can synthesize inside "receptors".
So, in essence total Testosterone and Estradiol only tell us a portion of what's going on…what's really really important is knowing is that free hormone %
3) I'd let your doctor know how unhappy you are with your estradiol. Let them know you're considering taking your business elsewhere…or? you'd like a refund for services rendered if that's possible.
Whatever the case, you're the customer…personally? I've had a tough time over the years with my hrt health care. I'm on my 7th HRT doctor, needless to say it's not easy finding a health care practice that's honest and treats you right. I used to think some of those Hrt doctors would purposely make you jump through hoops to test your resolve…no seriously, you wouldn't believe the crap I had to go through, some of it I've documented in my thread, others close to me know
of my struggles lol.
It pains me to see others having to go through similar bs.