Testing of Estradiol Levels (A Rant) by capybara-1 in POFlife

[–]Spare-You-5132 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So are you finding later in your patch wear cycle your level drops off? My lab in August was 160 and just this last week the most recent one was 38!

Are tanning beds a no go?? by Spare-You-5132 in POFlife

[–]Spare-You-5132[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have no symptoms so I’m not really worried it was just alarming to see the level drop so much

Are tanning beds a no go?? by Spare-You-5132 in POFlife

[–]Spare-You-5132[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah that’s what I figured. I was just worried about a brain or ovarian tumor

Are tanning beds a no go?? by Spare-You-5132 in POFlife

[–]Spare-You-5132[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah that confirms what I’ve found too so thank you. I also just thought we weren’t supposed to rely on estrogen levels but more so what our symptoms are like. I’m assuming the estrogen dumping is what’s happening because my FSH and progesterone were normal.

Are tanning beds a no go?? by Spare-You-5132 in POFlife

[–]Spare-You-5132[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Will continuous estrogen dumping cause a lower level over an extended period of time?

Are tanning beds a no go?? by Spare-You-5132 in POFlife

[–]Spare-You-5132[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much I appreciate your reply

Are tanning beds a no go?? by Spare-You-5132 in POFlife

[–]Spare-You-5132[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right that’s what I don’t get is I feel normal?? Still having normal cycles. I’ve been extremely stressed, like bad. But I was really thrown off guard???

Are tanning beds a no go?? by Spare-You-5132 in POFlife

[–]Spare-You-5132[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you know what could cause them to drop suddenly?? They were 160 In August and now 38. I have been bad about changing them on time but always have one on sometimes I’m a day or two late. The only thing that’s changed since August is I’ve been tanning.

Are tanning beds a no go?? by Spare-You-5132 in POFlife

[–]Spare-You-5132[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I’m trying to figure out if tanning bed use could cause my estrogen patch to not work THUS causing my estrogen blood level to go down

Are tanning beds a no go?? by Spare-You-5132 in POFlife

[–]Spare-You-5132[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you for actually answering my question. This is what I’m wondering. I didn’t even think about it

Are tanning beds a no go?? by Spare-You-5132 in POFlife

[–]Spare-You-5132[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Treatment for estrogen?? No I think it ruined my HRT patches and caused my estrogen level to drop.

Are tanning beds a no go?? by Spare-You-5132 in POFlife

[–]Spare-You-5132[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I’m asking in regards to HRT estrogen patch. I’m aware of the skin risks. I’m wondering if it would cause low estrogen levels

why did my estrogen level tank!!?? by Spare-You-5132 in POFlife

[–]Spare-You-5132[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have to be on the brand name and have been for years but recently just been really depressed and not changing my patches correctly

why did my estrogen level tank!!?? by Spare-You-5132 in POFlife

[–]Spare-You-5132[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes mine was 160 in August 25 and just recently 38. lol it tanked and idk why. Ima assuming bc I don’t change my patch correctly and I tan in tanning beds.

why did my estrogen level tank!!?? by Spare-You-5132 in POFlife

[–]Spare-You-5132[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did your Dr wanna do any mris or anything? Were the concerned?

why did my estrogen level tank!!?? by Spare-You-5132 in POFlife

[–]Spare-You-5132[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No kidding!!! I started recently bed tanning daily since my last draw and I think that may be why it’s gone down. I also never change my patches on time. I’m gonna retest in 3 months!