Understanding Hormone Levels in Post-Menopause

💡The normal level for estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone in post-menopausal women is zero.

🤷‍♀️There is no normal range for hormone levels in post-menopause, as they are supposed to be absent.

👂Listening to your body and addressing symptoms is more important than relying on lab values.

🩺Minimal necessary dosages should be taken for preventing diseases, but symptoms of estrogen deficiency may require higher dosages.

🔬Lab testing cannot determine the optimal dosage for managing menopausal symptoms or preventing diseases.

Should post-menopausal women rely on hormone level testing?

—No, as the normal level for estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone is zero. Hormone level testing cannot determine the optimal dosage for preventing diseases or managing symptoms.

What is more important than hormone levels in managing menopause?

—Listening to your body and addressing symptoms is more important than relying on hormone levels. Symptoms are a better indicator of hormonal balance and dosage needs.

How can women determine the optimal hormone dosage in post-menopause?

—Minimal necessary dosages should be taken for preventing diseases, but if symptoms of estrogen deficiency persist, higher dosages may be necessary.

Can lab tests accurately determine the optimal hormone dosage?

—No, lab testing cannot accurately determine the optimal hormone dosage for managing menopausal symptoms or preventing diseases. Symptoms and their severity are a better guide.

What should women prioritize when managing menopause?

—Women should prioritize addressing symptoms and improving their overall quality of life rather than focusing solely on hormone levels. Listening to their bodies is key.

02:56The normal level for estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone in post-menopausal women is zero.

08:00Lab testing cannot accurately determine the optimal hormone dosage for managing menopausal symptoms or preventing diseases.

12:21Listening to your body and addressing symptoms is more important than relying on hormone levels for managing menopause.