Nervous about Hormones testing

I'll have to find out what the range was because it wasn't listed. It didn't break mines down that much.

Hmm ok compared to mine yours seem to be right in he middle and in the normal range...

but I'd still test again day three as research suggests that's the right day. I will do mine too eh, my last tests nov indicated ovarian failure 

I thought about ovarian failure as I had a tubal ligation when I was 27. I had a lot of complications during childbirth that resulted in c-sections. I do still have another order from the GYN. So I may go test again. I can tell you though, I'm tired of being poked and all these test that come back normal. Only thing low was iron, which I take prescribed supplements for so I already knew that and it's going to take some time to rebuild.

so no more babies for you i imagine? Same with me. Weak pelvic floor, another pregnancy would finish me off im sure!

I dont even know what the ovarian failure for me means? Hence il test again and see what the next lot say.

Yup. No more babies for me. I'm thinking about testing again on a better day. I'm going to wait a while before I get poked with more needles.

You are right about that. I know that hormones fluctuate but it has to be a better way to test these things. It's just frustrating when you are telling the docs how you feel and because they have nothing on paper, they give you a million reasons as to why what you're saying can't be happening. I'm going to give it a rest for a while. I'm tired of pleading my case about it.

Dear Jamie,

I really feel for you. It's frustrating going to the doctors and them not actually hearing what you are trying to say. I can't understand, there seem to be so many women suffering similar symptoms yet somehow the medical world doesn't comprehend that peri is real, that we experience symptoms which no tests may confirm and that its all hormone related and not in our head. the response to hormone induce anxiety really gets me. Why to sadate us with antidepressants instead of trying to look for the root problem? Some of my anxiety is related to the fact that the doctors don't listen, I am sure. I have written elsewhere that when I tried to speak to my gynae doc, I wanted to discuss pros and cons for procedure he was suggesting. I tried to explain how complex it is to make decision whether to have hysterectomy or even mire a fitted and him taking time to listen to me without pressurising me into quick decision didn't help. It feels as if either procedure or antidepressants must be answer. I'd prefere if the doctor simply listened to me, acknowledged how crap this all feels and took time to explore the options. Rather than saying to me, there is nothing to talk about because you have just to options, yes op or no op. I said to him but it's not so simple and he said 'but it is, because it's either yes or no'. He expected me to say yes or no there and then. I did complain about his manners I must add.

I don't blame you. I would have complained too. His behavior was out of line. Surgery is never an easy decision no matter how big or small. I'm sorry you had a bad experience. It's hard to find a good doctor that you like and cares about its patients. It's not just about money, it's really people's lives here. We are entrusting our well being in the hands of these docs and they just don't care. I see why a lot of the older generation barely went to doctors. They used home remedies and dealt with things on their own. It's sad that you have to resort to that.

I said to my husband today, that what I want is to be taken seriously and treated with respect. The doctors make assumptions about our mental health without really listening to us and they don't take seriously most of what we tell them. Why do we feel encouraged by this forum? Because we know what we share with each other is real to us, and we show each other kindness when we take time to respond. I would like to see the same attitude from my doctors. I am fortunate enough that I have supportive husband but I can tell that even he doesn't always get what we go through. A lot of our frustration comes down to the lack of understanding and willingness on the side of the doctors to engage with the issue in a supportive way.

Very well said ☺

The best thing to do is, once tests have ruled out anything seriously wrong, just accept yourself that you are on peri, cope by changing lifestyle, exercise, diet, yoga, supplements etc, then when it becomes obvious that you are on the menopause to a dr i mean, due to your periods stopping, or decreasing, go for the test again, eventhough  you will already know then anyway, but do it, just to prove a point to your dr, i didnt get proof by way of test from my gp, she ruled out everything else for me, after her hormone test came back normal,  but it was another dr i was seeing, who did a  blood test which included hormones, said, you know your on the menopause, i said yes, been on it for nearly 8 years at that time, having the acknowledgement from a test, does give you that reassurance that your not going round the bend, but it didnt change anything else, i still had my symptoms, but it did feel good to have that proof, and  when i went to see my gp for something else, i mentioned it, she shrugged it off by saying well my tests didnt show it..................... talk about thick skinned..............i just wanted her to know i finally got the proof, and that blood tests particular during early peri can be wrong,  and thats all i wanted, but telling her, was even better, had to get my own back on her, wonder if they ever think, what are we doing to people.  My gp left not long after this, due to the surgery being sued over her alleged negligence, where tragically a young boy died whilst in her care, if he had been shown better care, he would still be alive today, he was only 19, and it was purely down to her total lack of  care shown to her patients, she was constantly putting costs before care, where really gps have a duty of care first and foremost, she hasnt worked as a gp since, but this lady who i know, hasnt had her son with her either, and this is why YOU have to be behind drs specialists hospitals etc, because its your life not theirs!! mistakes happen and people die as a result, you question everything.

You said that very well. Just take me seriously and that's all I ask. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to know that these symptoms are hormonal.

You are right Elaine, and that is what it has come down to. I know thatvthis early in the game, the hormones are fluctuating so tests may not be accurate. Anything serious has been ruled out. So I'm sure it's hormones. I will continue to eat better, get some exercise in when I can and supplements. I'll continue to keep my regular visits. Best of all, I have this forum and you wonderful ladies to help me through this transition. I truly appreciate all the kind words, suggestions, and just being an ear to listen.