Your Doctor Says "You’re Fine" Or "You're Not In Perimenopause"—Here’s How to Know for Sure

In this episode, learn how to interpret your blood test results for estradiol, progesterone, DHEA, and testosterone. When I first took these tests, my OB-GYN reassured me, "They are fine!" but after describing the severe symptoms impacting my life, she agreed to prescribe a very low dose of HRT. Although some symptoms improved or disappeared, I noticed my body wasn't fully recovering, and my drive was fading. A follow-up test showed my testosterone levels had nearly dropped to zero. Comparing these results with those from six months earlier, I question how my gynecologist could confidently say, "You're fine." Join me as I review the blood panel, explain the recommended ranges, and share tips for more meaningful conversations with your healthcare provider.Subscribe for bi-weekly updates on My Perimenopause Journey. Find tips and inspiration for yourself, and join a slowly growing community of kindhearted ladies, and anyone who wants to learn about perimenopause and menopause. Everything is researched, self-explored, and shared with the best intentions. Nevertheless, always consult your healthcare provider before making health changes.🌸 To better understand your peri•menopause journey and for more informed conversations with your doctor, check out the "My Peri•Menopause Journey" tracker. It's easy-to-use, customizable, and 100% private:English: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/myperimenopausejourney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Deutsch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/DE-myperimenopausejourney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Français: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/FR-myperimenopausejourney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Español: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/ES-myperimenopausejourney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠한국어: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/KR-myperimenopausejourney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠中文: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/ZH-myperimenopausejourney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠________________________________#Perimenopause #Menopause #WomensHealth #CycleTracking #perimenopausehealth #perimenopausesupport