Question 1

when is the right time and day to test for fsh, estrogen, progesterone and androstenidione levels if my menstrual cycle is of 24 days?

Accepted Answer

Differs: Estradiol and fsh are drawn around day 3 of the cycle. A Progesterone is drawn around day 20 or. 21. Androstenedione levels are uncommonly used in clinical practice, but their levels can vary through the cycle.

Question 2

on what day of a menstrual cycle should an estrogen and progesterone test be done?

Accepted Answer

Different days: Estradiol (e2) can be checked as a 'baseline' level on day 2 or 3, or later in the first half of your cycle if you are taking fertility medications - often combined with ultrasound monitoring of your follicles. Progesterone is typically checked on day 21 if you have 28 day cycles, or a week after ovulation if your cycles are longer or shorter. Progesterone can also be checked when you're pregnant.

Question 3

during the 7 days of menses, which hormone is higher and which is lower between estrogen and progesterone?

Accepted Answer

Both: At the beginning of the menstrual cycle both estrogen and Progesterone are quite low as the cycle is reset. Estrogen begins to rise first - peak shortly before ovulation and declines. After ovulation Progesterone begins to rise. If no pregnancy ensues Progesterone levels fall and the cycle begins again.

Question 4

how to cure imbalance between estrogen and progesterone? my condition improves only during menses. i also have pcos with high androstenedione.

Accepted Answer

PCOS : There are many ways to treat pcos, including supplemental progesterone, and the symptoms should improve with treatment. See a gyn specialist.

Question 5

theoretically the lack of estrogen and progesterone in women causes menses to cease . therefore why doesn't hrt causes menses?

Accepted Answer

Depends on drugs: If you have an intact uterus, and post menopausal, estrogen will cause buildup of the uterine lining, but then you need Progesterone to cause it to shed.  This is typical of oral contraceptives. Estrogen alone is not usually used for hrt b/o risk of uterine cancer.   Estrogen/progestin combinations are often used, and the progestin prevents uterine buildup and prevents a period.

Question 6

can estrogen levels be checked on day 22 of the menstrual cycle?

Accepted Answer

Not really : You could check it but there is no way to interpret the results. It is very rare to need to check estrogen levels in a young woman.

Question 7

why do i have a low temperature after ovulation? is this due to my progesterone or estrogen levels being high or low? i have spotting during my cycle.

Accepted Answer

Unreliable: Temperature monitoring is unreliable. If you are trying to determine ovulation use an ovulation kit instead. Works much better.

Question 8

what are reasons why levels of estrogen and progesterone are low in the blood of a female during menstruation?

Accepted Answer

Menstration: estrogen high first half of female cycle; Progesterone high in second half to support a pregnancy

Question 9

what time of the menstrual cycle is it best for me to take a progesterone test?

Accepted Answer

Menstrual cycle: I am not sure why you ask this question. Are your periods regular? Are you feeling well?

If there is a NO to either of these questions please see a gynecologist.

Question 10

i have low progesterone 5.5%, and i have taken 8 bottle of 25ml of the injection, then i started see my menstrual cycle twice a month. what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Birth control pills: Birth-control pills would provide excellent menstrual cycle regulation as well as correct your Progesterone deficiency. This would be a much more effective option than Progesterone injections. Progesterone injections will cause a side effect of irregular periods.

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When is the right time and day to test for fsh, estrogen, progesterone and androstenidione levels if my menstrual cycle is of 24 days?

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On what day of a menstrual cycle should an estrogen and progesterone test be done?

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During the 7 days of menses, which hormone is higher and which is lower between estrogen and progesterone?

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How to cure imbalance between estrogen and progesterone? my condition improves only during menses. i also have pcos with high androstenedione.

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Theoretically the lack of estrogen and progesterone in women causes menses to cease . therefore why doesn't hrt causes menses?

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Can estrogen levels be checked on day 22 of the menstrual cycle?

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Why do i have a low temperature after ovulation? is this due to my progesterone or estrogen levels being high or low? i have spotting during my cycle.

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What are reasons why levels of estrogen and progesterone are low in the blood of a female during menstruation?

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What time of the menstrual cycle is it best for me to take a progesterone test?

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I have low progesterone 5.5%, and i have taken 8 bottle of 25ml of the injection, then i started see my menstrual cycle twice a month. what do i do?

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