High LH and Oestradiol

[Coop20]

Does anyone else have these high? LH (Luteinising hormone)

I just got some bloods done privately as i thought i had a thyroid problem due to high TSH on previous tests.

Went through medichecks to get a female hormone test which included the above plus thyroid expecting to see something thyroid related high and they were fine where LH and Oestradiol were very high for any time of the month i was in.

Just wonder if anyone else has this or experiences the following symptoms because of this. I realise this might be quite specific.

Extreme Tiredness

Itching skin

Dry skin in places

Weight gain around lower stomach and sides (could be somewhat lockdown related too!)

Concentration problems

Memory problems

Mild Lower back ache

A lot of mild PMS most of the month over 2 weeks prior to period.

I should add i turned 30 in April and i am otherwise healthy.

[expandingways]

Hi, These could be symptoms of hormonal imbalance, that can have many different causes, you're still young but some women can experience perimenoupause at a younger age. These high LH and oestradiol levels are common during perimenopause. That sad, your oestradiol levels are not uncommon if you were ovulating.

[Coop20 in reply to expandingways]

That was my fear honestly, i got retested after those figures and it was in the normal range second time around but the test results that were high here were the ‘follicular’ phase. I’m going to get tested again in another month and keep an eye on it.

[expandingways in reply to Coop20]

It's hard to know what's going on because blood tests are only a snapshot and hormone levels can fluctuate daily, not to mention stress, anxiety, depression can also mess up with them. Do you have any ovarian pain? High LH is also found in polycystic ovary syndrome, but this is usually associated with oily instead of dry skin.

[Coop20 in reply to expandingways]

Ah that’s interesting as i don’t have ovary pain but i have suffered with very dry and itchy skin!

[expandingways in reply to Coop20]

Yes, dry and itchy skin is definitely a common issue in menopause. My theory is that when your ultra high levels of oestrogen decrease, you're experiencing oestrogen withdrawal symptoms. That could mean you're having an early perimenopause, but this is just one possibility. As I said before, emotional states can also interfere with hormonal balance, after all it's the brain that controls the ovaries.