HRT Level Questions

[AbbyJamz]

Hey, there!  So, on July 15th, I got my 3 month (at full HRT doses) labs done.  I was a little curious how they stack up to some of yours if you happen to remember.  I have no idea where they should be at this point in my transition, and any help to figure it out would be greatly appreciated!!!

Testosterone: 7.79
Estradiol:        83

[Jamie D]

It sort of depends on what is being measured.  The actual words from the lab report and the units would help.

I am going to guess the T number is "Free testosterone" in pg/mL.  The normal male range is 35-155, so that number is good.

For estradiol (in pg/mL) the normal male range is <29.  The female target should be about 250.  But that varies from doctor to doctor.

[AbbyJamz]

They didn't send it to me!   They just told me over the phone.

[Jamie D]

They didn't send it to me!   They just told me over the phone.

Next time you are in the office, request a copy of your lab reports.  They belong to you!  (I keep a file)  For some labs, you can sign up on their website and download them yourself.

For testosterone, they usually measure "free" and "total", but in different units.  Either way, that number is good.