Re: Fwd: estrogen intolerance

August 16, 2011

Hi K,

You might be getting too much and knocking your system for a spin. ? It's

worth asking your doc for a very low dose patch and proceed slowly - gently,

..... with a whisper. Creams can be inconsistent. I was very surprised when

I used patches and my serum levels were BANG on with what was given in the

instructions. I had been getting such stunningly erratic results with the

compounded creams. Mom uses patches, but it's difficult for me to keep them on

my skin so I have to tape them on. ugh I do fine with E gel 2x a day. Other

women find that's a roller coaster ride. Take a look at

http://www.herplace.com/ Her internet presence isn't fancy, but she is a good

resource. She also have podcasts and books. She is well aware of the trouble

with too much P.

As well, Dr. Schwarzbein is another good resource.

Laurel

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> Subject: estrogen intolerance

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> I am 53 and have not had a period for one year. Most of my fertile life I had

high levels of estradiol..like in the high 400s. I have a prescription estradial

cream from my gynocologist--prescribed because my blood showed my E level is

only 26. I try to use it but blow up like a balloon when I do, and get cramps.

As a result I always stop. Is it possible that I don't really need it and that

the blood labs are wrong? I haven't tried saliva testing b/c since I don't have

a period the E must really be low. Any comments on this? Does anyone else here

with low E have E intolerance?

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> K

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