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hormones - peri menopause or what?

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So I had some of my hormones tested due to various symptoms and issues and these are the results:

LH: 6.2 IU/L

FSH: 11 IU/L

Prolactin: 148 mIU/L

17 Beta Oestradiol: 143 pmol/L

I first thought prolactin was high (and have always had galactorrhea) but realised it was a different type of unit to one often mentioned and actually seems fine.

I'm assuming FSH not exactly on the positive side and have read possibly FSH to LH ratio possibly indicates diminished ovarian response but to be honest, I don't really have much knowledge on this so was wondering if anyone else had any experience. Also have not much clue at all about oestradiol. No ranges were give at all?

Bloods were taken on day 2 of cycle (day one if you count only full days) as hadn't realised they prefer them to be taken on day 2 or day 3 of full days.

I'm only 37 and really don't like the thought that I might be losing my options just yet boohoo lol!! I want to get to the bottom of some of my newer issues though which include muscle weakness, a different type of tiredness/lethargy than I've had before, periods every two weeks, have had zero sex drive for three years now after having a high one and some hair on my chin I would really much rather not have! I'm also having issues with my eyesight and vision is different all the time and sometimes too blurry to see anything.

Only other thing that I can find wrong (at the mo lol) is high cortisol especially at night.

Other diagnosis I have but are managed are hashis and NCGS. I do have many other diagnosis but these all seemed to have cleared up after going GF anyway so pointless mentioning them.

Thanks to anyone who has any suggestions re results or if can direct me to peeps that can help.

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