Community Conversation => Transitioning => Hormone replacement therapy => Topic started by: AbbyJamz on August 09, 2013, 08:55:48 PM Return to Full Version

Title: HRT Level Questions
Post by: AbbyJamz on August 09, 2013, 08:55:48 PM
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
Title: Re: HRT Level Questions
Post by: Jamie D on August 09, 2013, 09:00:14 PM
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.
Title: Re: HRT Level Questions
Post by: AbbyJamz on August 09, 2013, 09:02:03 PM
They didn't send it to me! :(  They just told me over the phone.
Title: Re: HRT Level Questions
Post by: Jamie D on August 09, 2013, 09:12:16 PM
Quote from: AbbyJamz on August 09, 2013, 09:02:03 PM
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.