What are Normal Estrogen Levels? Testing, Symptoms & More

What are Normal Estrogen Levels? Testing, Symptoms & More

What is considered a “normal estrogen level”? 

Did you know that weight gain can alter your estrogen levels? 

Or that having low progesterone may mimic the symptoms of high estrogen? 

Estrogen is an important hormone that fluctuates based on the day of the month and the age of the patient. 

Learn more about what constitutes normal estrogen levels in this guide including how to determine if your levels are normal and what to do about it

More About Estrogen (The Basics)

Estrogen is a class of hormones that are very important to both men and women. 

It turns out that there really isn’t a hormone in the body called “estrogen”, instead estrogen is used to refer to a series of hormones that act on estrogen receptors. 

Confused?

Don’t be, it’s actually quite simple:

Certain hormones have the ability to sit on and activate estrogen receptors in the body which turn on genetic function (1).

There are actually many different types of hormones that fit into this category but the 3 strongest seem to be estradiol, estrone, and estriol (2).

estrogen fluctuation through the menstrual cycle

Estradiol is the most potent of this group (3).

These estrogens are then cut up and metabolized into smaller fragments by the liver and each of these fragments also has an impact on estrogen receptors in the body. 

So when we talk about “estrogen levels” we are usually referring to the level of the most potent estrogen, estradiol. 

But just realize that there are MANY other “estrogens” floating around in your body that are not being tested and which may have an impact on your body

It doesn’t stop there, though, because estrogen is also a hormone that fluctuates month to month and over time!

For this reason, it can make testing for estrogen quite complex. 

The good news?

We do have ways to assess estrogen in your body, but often these values should be used in context with your symptoms to help complete the picture. 

Estrogen Levels Vary on a Daily, Monthly, and Yearly Basis

It is well known that estrogen levels vary based on the month (4) (estradiol goes up and down based on the female menstrual cycle) and based on your age (5) (menopause results in very low estradiol levels). 

This variation NEEDS to be taken into account when testing estrogen. 

If you go into your doctor’s office and your doctor orders an estrogen on just some random day, it’s almost impossible to make any sort of claim based on that single lab test about your estrogen level. 

The only exception is probably menopause because at this time in your life your estrogen is no longer fluctuating on a monthly basis and will stay relatively stable. 

Because it is known that estrogen varies based on the day of the month (assuming a normal menstrual cycle) lab tests come equipped with “ranges” which are designed to help with interpretation. 

The problem with these lab tests (as pointed out below) is that the reference range is very wide (6):

estrogen levels by age

You can see from this example that mid-follicular phase estrogen may vary from 27 to 123

Mid-luteal phase estrogen can vary from 49 to 294

So why is this a problem?

Let’s say that you are suffering from some symptoms, such as menstrual irregularities, which lead you to the doctor for testing. 

If your Doctor tests your estrogen and you come back in the normal range for the mid-luteal phase estrogen with a value of 58 you may be considered “normal”. 

But what if the true “normal” for you is closer to 200? There would be no way to know what is actually your normal unless you have a baseline testing of estrogen (which is unlikely)

This is just one way in which testing for estrogen is not as straightforward as it might seem. 

And this isn’t the only problem:

What if you don’t have a normal cycle?

If you are suffering from PCOS (7), infertility, or some other condition that may cause variation in the normal typical cycle then this must be taken into account when testing for estrogen. 

What if you are on birth control medication?

Oral birth control medication blocks the natural production of FSH and LH from the pituitary gland which can effectively shut off the production of endogenous progesterone and estrogen in your body (8).

If you are taking oral contraception, for whatever reason, then estradiol testing becomes less reliable. 

What if you are taking an estrogen-blocking medication? 

Some women may be taking medications or supplements which interfere with estrogen activity. 

Medications such as anastrozole (9), supplements such as Indole-3-carbinol (10), and even birth control medication can all interfere with normal estrogen balance in your body thus making testing less reliable. 

All of these factors will influence estradiol (and thus estrogen) levels in your body and may cloud the picture

So how do you peer through the noise to figure out what is actually wrong?

The best way to assess estrogen is in combination with progesterone, the other vital sex hormone. 

Estrogen and progesterone balance is critical to maintaining normalcy among women. 

So instead of looking at the absolute value of estrogen (estradiol), it makes more sense to look at estrogen relative to progesterone

Another important point is to always check estrogen and progesterone at the same time of the month and always check them together. 

Using these two strategies will help bring meaning to your lab tests and help you understand if your estrogen is too high or too low for your body. 

Bottom Line: Check your estradiol levels during the mid-luteal phase of your cycle (days 19-21) and ALWAYS check estrogen in combination with progesterone. This will give you the most information compared to randomly assessing estradiol by itself. 

Your Symptoms may be the Key

So how are you supposed to navigate this complex problem of estrogen testing?

The key may be in your symptoms. 

The evaluation of your estrogen should always be in the setting of whatever symptoms you are experiencing. 

You are the single best way to determine if your levels are normal or abnormal. 

For instance:

If you KNOW that your cycle has been stable and normal for the last 5 years but suddenly it’s off by 1 week, there is definitely something wrong. 

If you have previously not had any issues but you are now suffering from breast tenderness, migraines, or mood issues related to your cycle, there is a high probability that something is wrong. 

It’s often the case that your estrogen levels may show up “normal” even in the face of these types of symptoms

For this reason, you should always pair up how you are feeling clinically with what your labs show. 

I’ve provided a list of symptoms that tend to be associated with high and low estrogen below: 

Symptoms of Low Estrogen

Low estrogen is relatively unusual among young menstruating women (for reasons outlined below) and thus tends to be more common as women age. 

The principal cause of low estrogen is menopause which tends to occur in the fifth decade of life

Other conditions, such as the removal of ovaries or the use of anastrozole, can trigger menopausal-like symptoms in women and lead to symptoms of low estrogen as well. 

In general, if you are younger and menstruating (less than 50) it’s more likely that you are going to suffer from the symptoms of high estrogen, whereas women who are older tend to suffer from the symptoms of low estrogen (11).

You can find a list of low estrogen symptoms below: 

  • Hot flashes
  • Weight gain (minor, usually 5-10 pounds)
  • Mood swings
  • Absent or scant menstrual flow
  • Depression
  • Changes to skin quality and texture (more sagging, wrinkling, and not as “bright”)
  • Painful intercourse
  • Reduction in sex drive (libido)
  • Insomnia
  • Changes in bone density

Low estrogen is generally easier to diagnose and spot via lab testing than high estrogen, but if you are experiencing any of these symptoms AND you have low (even low-normal) estradiol levels in the serum then you are likely experiencing low estrogen. 

Low estrogen can be treated with bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (if indicated) or it can be managed with some supplements which can help reduce your symptoms. 

You can read more about supplements designed to help manage low estrogen here

Symptoms of High Estrogen

It’s much more common for younger women to suffer from the symptoms of high estrogen rather than the symptoms of low estrogen. 

The reason for this has to do with the fact that many common medical conditions may either directly or indirectly lead to high estrogen.

Weight gain (12), insulin resistance (13), thyroid disease (14), and PCOS all tend to cause changes in the body which result in higher-than-normal estrogen (estradiol).  

These conditions, coupled with the fact that low progesterone can also cause high estrogen symptoms, may explain why this particular condition is much more common in menstruating women. 

Symptoms associated with high estrogen include: 

  • Weight gain in the hips/thighs/arms/glut regions (more than low estrogen)
  • Breast tenderness & Enlarged breast glandular tissue
  • Heavy menstrual flow
  • Irritability
  • Headaches & Migraines
  • Hair loss
  • Decreased libido (low sex drive)
  • Bloating
  • Altered bowel movements

The difficulty in diagnosing high estrogen is that this condition can occur even in the face of “normal” estradiol levels. 

Conditions such as low progesterone, with normal estradiol, can result in the symptoms associated with high estrogen. 

If you are suffering from these symptoms, even if your labs are normal to high-normal, then there is a high probability you are experiencing high estrogen. 

You can learn more about this condition, including what causes it and how to treat it here

Testing your Estrogen

If you are experiencing the symptoms of high or low estrogen then there’s a high probability that you have an estrogen balance issue. 

But how do you go about testing for it?

This is where lab tests step in. 

Lab testing can be helpful, but in order for you to be able to get actionable information from your lab testing, you have to follow a couple of rules. 

The first is to always order estradiol in combination with progesterone. 

Because these two hormones perfectly antagonize one another, it’s important to look at them both at the same time. 

And because each woman has her own “normal” it’s best to consider ratios rather than absolute numbers. 

Absolute numbers (either high or low) tend to have value when they fall outside of the reference range provided by the lab company, but you will find that most women who suffer from symptoms often have “normal” lab tests

This is where the ratio of progesterone: estradiol comes in handy. 

As a general rule, look for a ratio of 10:1 of estrogen: progesterone. 

So if your estradiol is 100, you’ll want your progesterone to be somewhere around 10. 

If your estradiol is 50, you’ll want your progesterone to be around 5, and so on. 

The second rule is only test your estradiol: progesterone ratio during the mid-luteal phase of your cycle. 

This ratio of 10:1 only holds true during the mid-luteal phase of the menstrual cycle (days 19-21). 

If you get your labs drawn at any other time then this ratio won’t help guide you. 

Below you will find a list of tests that you should get for both men and women: 

For women:

If there are continued issues (or the picture still isn’t clear) then you would want to evaluate other estrogen metabolites with urinary tests to see how well your body is handling estrogen. 

There are ways to improve estrogen metabolism with the use of certain supplements (such as B Vitamins and Indole-3-carbinol). 

For men

  • Ultrasensitive Estradiol – The normal estradiol assay is not sensitive enough for men who tend to have much smaller amounts of estradiol when compared to women. 
  • Sex hormone binding globulin – SHBG is critical for evaluating both estradiol and testosterone in men (much like women). 
  • Free & Total Testosterone – High estradiol can reduce the overall effectiveness of testosterone in men so both should be tested together. 

Final Thoughts

Remember that assessing estrogen can be tricky if not coupled with symptoms and if not evaluated at the right time of the month. 

Estrogen is really a broad term that is used to describe an array of hormones that activate estrogen receptors in your cells, the most potent of which is estradiol. 

For many people, assessing estradiol may be sufficient to help you determine if your estrogen is low or high. 

In more confusing cases, you may need to order other estrogen metabolites via urinary testing. 

Once you have determined if your estrogen is high or low you can then start to target your treatment. 

Now I want to hear from you:

Are you suffering from the symptoms of high or low estrogen?

Are your lab tests confusing? Or have they been helpful?

Have you been able to treat the problem?

Leave your comments below! 

#1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22588661

#2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/870192

#3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3866684/

#4. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1322903/

#5. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3636678/

#6. https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/2089003-overview

#7. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11005272

#8. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4827491/

#9. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24884402

#10. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12840226

#11. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3823936/

#12. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2689796/

#13. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5038903/

#14. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC38035/

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38 thoughts on “What are Normal Estrogen Levels? Testing, Symptoms & More”

  1. Hi,
    I have PCOS but am of normal BMI, however, suffer migraines, bloating, digestive issues, insulin sensitivity & weight creeps up unless I’m constantly strict with diet & exercise.
    My Estrogen looks to be high, how do you go about balancing it out?
    A naturopath originally gave me a progesterone based natural supplement but my weight increased & sugar cravings went through the roof. So I don’t think I’m low in progesterone per se.
    I never get my period, so have no clue of my cycle.
    I’m 42 years old.
    Any help or comments would be appreciated.

    Reply
    • I was also diagnosed with PCOS and thyroid problems. Did you ever stop eating gluten? After 17 years of not having a period, I stopped eating gluten and have had normal periods every month for the past 8 years! I don’t have any food allergies or celiac disease, so it must be gluten-related sensitivity. No dr. has ever been about the define it. Just a thought 😉

      Reply
  2. Dr. Childs, thank you very much for all your information! Your website has been a Godsend. I am 45 and in Perimenopause. I have Hashimoto’s (controlled with NP Thyroid; all levels are good) & low AM cortisol.

    I’ve been having symptoms for years but over the past year began having hot flashes, BAD mood swings (think Mommy Dearest), non-existent sex drive, vaginal dryness, aging skin, forgetfulness, nearsightedness worsened, BAD insomnia, hormonal acne/headaches and shorter cycles.

    My Naturopath & Endo both agreed that I should start taking Progesterone capsules (the cream didn’t work for me). I started very low with 25mg, increased to 50mg & now tolerating 100mg (Prometrium). I have an extremely sensitive system & never thought I could tolerate 100 mg! They told me to take it my entire cycle, however, I have noticed about 3-5 lb weight gain(even at the lowest dose). UGH, it’s SO frustrating & depressing as I have also kept my weight in check (5’7 & 130). I’ve been dieting for the past couple months now & the weight is not budging!! It reminds me when I was breastfeeding my youngest (who is now 5) and could not lose the last 5 lbs of baby weight. I really feel it is my hormones being unbalanced.

    Another site suggests that during the first few months of progesterone therapy you are activating the Oestrogen receptors and causing a state of estrogen dominance and you should keep increasing the dose until symptoms disappear?! My Drs say I need to tough it waiting for Progesterone to become the DOMINANT hormone, but I’m finding it very difficult to hold the extra weight and wondering if adding Estrogen would help?? The other board/group I follow basically thinks that ANY form of Estrogen is poison to our system( even Bioidentical).

    **Also, I am finding that I feel “better” on the 100mg of Prometrium as I feel more even-keeled. I did recently try a couple day break at the beginning of my cycle and felt HORRIBLE ( bad acne, mood swings etc) so I started back up.

    I just don’t know what to do….I’m afraid to stop the Prometrium again and thinking maybe I will get bloodwork done around day 19 to check my ratio of progesterone to estrogen??

    Reply
  3. I’m 25 yrs old. I got my estradiol tested on day 3. Came back 12. Doc said it was low. I had it tested again a few days after my last period and it came back 82. I saw a gyne the first time. And the second time I saw a endocrinologist. She said she wouldn’t treat it because I’m still menstruating. She said the only way to treat it is through birth control but I read that bc actually decreases estradiol. Is this true?

    Reply
    • Hi Gprincess,

      Yes, birth control will decrease estradiol because it provides your body with synthetic estrogen as a replacement.

      Reply
  4. Hi Dr. Childs,

    I just got my blood results back, its my yearly thyroid check and my estradiol levels always come back <15 but this time it is showing 19. I have not had my menses in over 10 years. I have gone to gynecologist and they have ran every test on me and everything comes back normal. My testosterone levels are normal. I do not have PCOS. My thyroid is normal due to my medication I take everyday.

    My last appointment with my gynecologist last year her last thought was to go to a Fertility doctor. I've never been on birth control.

    My question is, is 19 for estradiol normal for a 32 year old. My endocrinologist said yes. I do not believe that. I don't know where to go from here. Any help would be appreciated.

    Thank you
    Sandra

    Reply
    • Hi Sanndra,

      You would need to look at your progesterone and thyroid function in conjunction with your estradiol. Also, you would want to look at what time of the month it was tested and determine if that was a “normal” cycle for you. Once you have that kind of information then you can determine if it is normal or not.

      Reply
  5. I’m 36 and just had my hormones tested on Day 3 of my cycle and my progesterone was 10.1 and estradiol 88. For reference, my TSH was 2.66, testosterone total 21 and FSH 8.1. I’ve been struggling with terrible PMS and long, heavy periods for at least the last six months. I’m miserable. I have a non-hormonal IUD. Will I need a hormonal form of birth control to get relief?

    Reply
    • Hi Ann,

      Most likely not, but you will need someone with experience to help you manage your hormones to get that relief.

      Reply
  6. Hi Dr. Child’s,

    I’m 28 and have issues with fat loss and low muscle tone despite working out.

    My estradiol is 138 while progesterone is only at 8. I also have high SHbg and free test at only 1.1. What can I do?!

    My main symptoms are wrinkly sagging skin, weight gain esp in thighs, and painful periods.

    I’m also on compounded t4 plus t3, LDN, and eat AIP.

    Reply
  7. I’m 56 and seem to be “gracefully” navigating menopause, no hot flashes, no mood swings, weight is normal levels, however experiencing pelvic support issues. My doc tested and Estradiol results were <5.1. No progesterone was tested. He wants to discuss hormone replacement. Before I consider this option should my progesterone levels be checked? And what about thyroid levels? Would that affect test results?

    Reply
    • Hi Carrie,

      They should be checked together for sure but when it comes to pelvic support, estrogen is more important than progesterone.

      Reply
  8. Hi, Dr. Childs and thank you so much for the great information. Could you please answer one question for me? I am on bio-identical estrogen and progesterone and they are now in separate syringes so that we can find the best dose, after years of trial and error (I’m 57). My problem is that I cannot gage the symptoms as to whether I’ve taken too much or too little, so every day is a guessing game as I try to get ready to be tested again . The last (blood spot) test a few months showed both to be at high levels so I’ve reduced my doses.

    One of many questions I have is: when I put either or both creams on my inner arms and I have a hot flash or hot surges short thereafter, what does that MEAN? It feels like it’s too much for my body, but then I’ll end up with soaking night sweats a bit later and realize I actually need more of one or both creams.
    I’m just trying to get consistent in dosage for a week so I can take my saliva test. I’m going by my symptoms but just can’t figure out if I’m too high or too low.

    Thank you VERY much for any insight you can provide…

    Reply
    • Hi Joni,

      Generally, hot flashes are an indication that your dose is too low, but, occasionally, you can get hot flashes from taking too much hormone.

      Reply
  9. I’m in my late 40s and have battled estrogen dominance for years. Down to One functional ovary. Taking progestin birth control plus Premarin .3 estrogen. Doing this to level out my hormones. Had estrogen tested recently and it was 256. Do you think this is high on a daily basis? Still Battling hormonal anxiety. Searching for that sweet spot.

    Reply
    • Hi Nelly,

      I would caution against using synthetic and horse based estrogens to try and balance your human estrogens as they cannot be substituted for one another. You might find it impossible to obtain that balance as you are trading out apples for oranges.

      Reply
  10. Good day,

    I’m not sure if anyone is still responding, but I will post anyway.

    My age is 62, Estradiol 68.5, LH 6.8, FSH 7.9 – My FSH has been as low as 3.0.

    I have steroid induced diabetes due to a severe allergic reaction to salmedrol (glucocorticoid sensitivity) – Now obese.

    I have never missed a menstrual period, except after a endometrial ablation in 2017. This month my bleeding started with 2 days of chocolate syrup looking discharge. Now bright red bleeding with blood clots, fatigue, and lower back pain.

    All my doctors are baffled.
    I’ve had no menopause symptoms.

    I’m taking DIM supplement in hopes that it will help.

    Thank you for reaching out to help others!

    Reply
  11. Dear Dr. Childs,
    Most of this is geared toward pre-menopausal women or women who still have a cycle. Hormones for postmenopausal women are not discussed. It is my understanding that during menopause the ovaries shut down and the sex hormone production is passed to the adrenal, which if they have been compromised due to stress or toxic load etc cannot make enough progesterone and testosterone. Have you any videos that specifically address the many issues for menopausal and post menopausal hormone issue including sex and thyroid hormone balances?

    Reply
  12. Hi my blood test was done Day 20 of my cycle. My progesterone is 2.8 ng/ml but my estradiol is 98 pg/ml. Can you let me know if the NG and PG is ok to compare 10:1 ?
    Are my hormones the level they should be? If not what should they be? Also, Prolactic: 7 ng/ml……FSH: 7.5 mIU/mL……Testosterone: 29 ng/dL
    Thank you!

    Reply
  13. Hi – I am on HRT and my primary care physicial, who I just started seeing, had my hormone levels tested and said my Estradiol was too high at 135 pg/mL. Why would it. be considered too high if I am on HRT to bring my estrogen levels to a more younger woman’s normal? She wants me to go to a compounding pharamacy, which I am willing to do, and I also have an appt. with my gynecologist later this month to ask her about this. My gynecologist never wanted to test my hormone levels…Thanks if you read this. I can’t seem to find where it says, anywhere on the Internet so far, that my levels are too high for someone on HRT. 1.5 mg of Estradiol. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Hi Chatherine,

      You really won’t find an optimal range for estrogen or progesterone anywhere because they are so personalized.

      Reply
  14. Hello Dr. Childs,
    I am 27 on birth control having symptoms bloating, thinning hair, mood swings etc. just unwell for last couple of years. Went to consult with Endocrinologist who ordered lab test Vitamine D, Thyroid ( I have Hypothyroidism but is under control ) Estrogen test came back lower than <0.5 which will put me in the post-menopause I guess. Her commend was normal range for being on birth control and there is nothing more she can do. Please advice which other step I can take at this point or maybe you are familiar with a similar case. Thank you very much.

    Reply
    • Hi Carol,

      Birth control completely suppresses your natural estrogen levels which is why it’s in the post menopausal range. I don’t recommend using oral birth control for this reason and MANY others.

      Reply
  15. Hi Dr. Childs

    My husband and I have been trying to conceive for over a year with no luck, so my doctor ran some tests. On CD 28, my estrogen was at 705. I normally have 33 day cycles. I’m 27. We’ve found 2 cysts on 1 ovary almost 2 years ago, and I have the PCOS symptoms of long (9 days) heavy flow periods, but they’re fairly regular, and I do ovulate. This is the first time we’ve checked my estrogen level. According to the values on my lab result, the highest number should be 500, but only between cycle days 11-20. I’m waiting on a response from my doctor (she hasn’t seen the labs yet, they were released to me as soon as the tests were done), but should I be concerned?? Every other test (prolactin, FSH, testosterone, & DHEA-Sulfate) came back normal. Thank you!!

    Reply
  16. My lab test results are so confusing. My estradiol looks soooo low and progesterone looks really high in comparison to my estradiol. And yet my doctor gave me progesterone. I don’t get it! For instance, on the 10:1 ration thing, on cycle day 20 my estradiol is 3 (just 3!) and my progesterone is 132. My estrogen never got above 4 pg/ml all month. What does this mean?

    Reply
  17. Hi Doctor Westin.
    Around a year ago, my 65 years old wife had a breast cancer. she had breast surgery to remove the cancerous part, then she did radiology and finally chemotherapy. After that he Doctor told her to take Letrozole tablets daily for 5 years. She also under Doctor follow up. My question is it’s dangerous for her to have a higher estrogen level ? Also if high estrogen level is bad for her considering that she had breast cancer?
    What is the good/normal level that my wife have to always keep in order to avoid any bad situation?
    Thank you in advance.

    Reply
  18. Great info. I’m 42. I haven’t had a period in 15 months (I’m not sad about that! Just worried something is wrong). My pap and HPV are normal. I have trouble sleeping, painful sex, dryness. Hormones progesterone .1, estrogen 84, prolactin 15.5, testosterone 9, free testosterone 1.5, fsh 32.2, LH 39. I don’t know what to think. Or should I ask for new labwork?

    Reply
  19. Dr. Childs,
    Hi, I was wondering what your thoughts are on my problem.
    I am 56 yo post total abdominal hysterectomy with salpingo-oophorectomy. This surgery was around 15 years ago. I have been on estrogen since my TAH-BSO. My PCP decreased my estrogen from 2mg to 1mg due to my estrogen levels being in the 200 range. I just had my levels rechecked 6 weeks later and now they are >2000. So I have stopped my estrogen all together.
    Any insight would be helpful.

    Reply
  20. Hi,
    I am trying for a baby, had my blood drawn on CD 20, i have normal periods my estradiol is 325.8 and progesterone 20.18. Is this normal?

    Reply
  21. Hi, I’m 46 and experiencing all the peri menopausal systems pretty much. Dr tested my hormones at Day 3 of my cycle. My estradiol came back as 681,
    Progesterone 1.78, LH 13.3 and FSH 5.5. Dr is recommending birth control to level out but my numbers seem really high for that just to be the issue. Would it be worth seeing an endocrinologist or someone else for a second opinion?

    Reply
    • Hi Shannon,

      You won’t find much success in balancing hormones from an endocrinologist or pretty much any standard conventional doctor. The only tool they have to throw at you is birth control so that’s really the only option they will give you. To fix your hormones you will most likely have to look outside of the insurance/conventional model. You can learn more about hormone imbalance and what type of doctors to see if you have this issue here: https://www.restartmed.com/signs-of-hormone-imbalance-in-women/

      Reply
  22. I don’t have cycles because of the hysterectomy I had. I still have my ovaries though. How do I know when to check my estrogen?

    Reply

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