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Community Conversation => Transitioning => Hormone replacement therapy => Topic started by: Angélique LaCava on January 03, 2017, 12:18:07 AM

Title: How long should you wait to get levels tested after taking estradiol and spiro?
Post by: Angélique LaCava on January 03, 2017, 12:18:07 AM
I looked online and it said it would affect your levels if you get them tested too soon after taking your pills
Title: Re: How long should you wait to get levels tested after taking estradiol and spiro?
Post by: Dena on January 03, 2017, 12:55:58 AM
With Pills, it's 24 hours after your last dosage.
Title: Re: How long should you wait to get levels tested after taking estradiol and spiro?
Post by: Violets on January 03, 2017, 01:06:47 AM
I take tablets orally 2 times per day, and I've been told by my doctor to get blood drawn when I am due to but before I take my next dose. In my case, I get blood drawn in the morning after I have fasted all night, then I take my morning dose of HRT after. The idea is that they want to measure your levels at their lowest point. When in doubt, ask your doctor. 
Title: Re: How long should you wait to get levels tested after taking estradiol and spiro?
Post by: Angélique LaCava on January 03, 2017, 01:35:32 AM
So I have to skip a dose?
Title: Re: How long should you wait to get levels tested after taking estradiol and spiro?
Post by: kelly_aus on January 03, 2017, 03:47:54 AM
Quote from: Angélique LaCava on January 03, 2017, 01:35:32 AM
So I have to skip a dose?

No, just get the blood drawn in the morning before you take your usual dose..
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