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Title: Hormone Levels???
Post by: FrancisAnn on October 06, 2014, 02:24:50 PM
Post by: FrancisAnn on October 06, 2014, 02:24:50 PM
I know we are not allowed to discuss HRT levels however are we OK with discussing our hormone levels?
From my blood test report today my T is 12 & my Estrogen is 186, verbal from the nurse. I have an appointment with my doc later this week however for now are those levels average for a mtF person??
Thanks.
From my blood test report today my T is 12 & my Estrogen is 186, verbal from the nurse. I have an appointment with my doc later this week however for now are those levels average for a mtF person??
Thanks.
Title: Re: Hormone Levels???
Post by: Jenna Marie on October 06, 2014, 02:54:54 PM
Post by: Jenna Marie on October 06, 2014, 02:54:54 PM
I think Google could help with finding the typical levels... my endo doesn't test estrogen levels, but the T sounds pretty good assuming it's the range measured in ng/dl. Average cis female range for testosterone is 15-70 ng/dl.
http://www.healthline.com/health/low-testosterone/testosterone-levels-by-age
(I personally figured out that I preferred mine to be a bit closer to the middle of the female range - too low and I'm cold all the time and get sick easily - but that's my own body.)
http://www.healthline.com/health/low-testosterone/testosterone-levels-by-age
(I personally figured out that I preferred mine to be a bit closer to the middle of the female range - too low and I'm cold all the time and get sick easily - but that's my own body.)
Title: Re: Hormone Levels???
Post by: Randi on October 06, 2014, 03:05:40 PM
Post by: Randi on October 06, 2014, 03:05:40 PM
The units of measurement are important. For example total T is measured either in ng/dL (nanograms/deciliter) or nmol/L (nanomoles per liter)
They can also measure either total testosterone or free and weakly bound (bioavailable) testosterone.
Estrogen is typically measured in pg/ml (picograms per milliliter) or pmol/L (picomoles per liter). There are actually three estrogens: E1 Estrone, E2 Estradiol and E3 Estriol. E2 Estradiol is the most powerful and usually what we are interested in.
It is often possible guess the units of measurement, but not always.
My guess is that your tests were for total testosterone measured in ng/dL and Estradiol in pg/mL.
Normal testosterone for women is typically in a range from 6-86 ng/dL
For men 290-1100 ng/dL is typical.
Normal Estradiol for men is 15-60 pg/mL
In women it varies widely depending on where you are in the menstrual cycle, anywhere from 30-270 pg/mL
It looks like your hormone levels are normal for a female.
Congratulations.... You're a girl!
Randi
They can also measure either total testosterone or free and weakly bound (bioavailable) testosterone.
Estrogen is typically measured in pg/ml (picograms per milliliter) or pmol/L (picomoles per liter). There are actually three estrogens: E1 Estrone, E2 Estradiol and E3 Estriol. E2 Estradiol is the most powerful and usually what we are interested in.
It is often possible guess the units of measurement, but not always.
My guess is that your tests were for total testosterone measured in ng/dL and Estradiol in pg/mL.
Normal testosterone for women is typically in a range from 6-86 ng/dL
For men 290-1100 ng/dL is typical.
Normal Estradiol for men is 15-60 pg/mL
In women it varies widely depending on where you are in the menstrual cycle, anywhere from 30-270 pg/mL
It looks like your hormone levels are normal for a female.
Congratulations.... You're a girl!
Randi
Title: Re: Hormone Levels???
Post by: FrancisAnn on October 06, 2014, 05:03:57 PM
Post by: FrancisAnn on October 06, 2014, 05:03:57 PM
Thank you Randi & Jenna Marie. That's so nice to see. I feel good & rarely ever get sick. "A girl", I only wish. Maybe one day soon I can complete my GRS & enjoy a nicer life. I feel like I'm back at age 12 & finally receiving the correct hormones. So I guess it will take this young girl time to develop into a nicer woman. Better late than never I guess.