Thyroid estriol

[JacqS71]

Hello

I apologise that this is similar to my other posts, but I’ve hit an incredible low!!

I have not had a period for a year - nearly 50 - and tests 6 months ago from medi checks showed I was going towards menopause.

So - no blood tests right now! I have paid to see a bio identical hormone doctor and they are testing me today - complete thyroid panel and hormones. However my appointment to discuss these is not until 29 Sept. of course I will

Keep trying for a cancellation.

My issue is how bad I feel. I am desperately trying to keep working but the insomnia anxiety and low mood are chronic. I have read and read and think I need estriol. I have sourced some. I am keen to start after the bloods and before I see the private doc, out of desperation for relief - mainly insomnia.

I guess the hard thing is the overlapping of symptoms with thyroid and menopause and not knowing what is causing what. Of course, once I have bloods it’s easier, I appreciate that. I just need to feel better before the end of September!!

Any advice at all? I am minded to take a little estriol and see. As far as I can see it won’t make things worse. It could just mean I need more thyroxine. Should I take progesterone as well? They came together from biovea.

Any advice at all would be hugely appreciated.

Jacqui

[SlowDragon Administrator]

Suggest you get FULL thyroid and vitamin testing done first

Last test 6 months ago showed low Ft3 ….and high Ft4

Always test as early as possible in morning before eating or drinking anything other than water and last dose levothyroxine 24 hours before test

Split T3 day before test taking last 1/2 or 1/3rd daily dose approx 8-12 hours before test

What vitamin supplements are you currently taking

What were most recent vitamin D, folate, ferritin and B12 levels

[JacqS71]

Thank you.

Folate 9.64 (greater than 3.89)

B12 107 (greater than 37.5)

Vit D 118

I reduced T4 by 12.5 mcg and it’s come down. I know that T3 is mid range but I am reluctant to increase as it’s so hard to source.

I am keen to start the estriol as I am struggling with insomnia.

Jacqui