hormone levels

[Guest Jo-Ann]

i still dont think my levels are right honestly i dont know but when i go to work in the morning(im a plumber not sure if that has to do with anything) i start to feel the guy come out and it really sucks bad i cant stand it than there are other times were i feel just fine like thats how im supposed to feelIm going to take the bull by the horns and see my therapist because i have to talk about something else and this that i want to have my levels check and if there high i want to go on now i dont know what its called but i know its at least a 1000 dollars and it begins with a L its suppose to be a strong blocker so i requested a increase for my credit limit i hope i get i wont know until next week or maybe later i guess im one of the unlucky ones who has issue with there levels it really bothers me

Jo

[Carolyn Marie]

Jo-Ann, do you have an endo or other doctor who is prescribing HRT for you? If so, that is really who you need to talk to. Your therapist may have some ideas, but they won't be able to order blood tests or give you a prescription.

Not sure what T-blocker you mean, but I don't know of any that could cost that much, even for a year's worth. Talk to your doctor, hon.

HUGS

Carolyn Marie

[Guest Sanjiyan]

You must be talking about Lupron. I looked at it but my insurance wont cover it. Unfortunately it is expensive, very expensive. I have seen it between $1000 to $2000. It's originally used to help treat prostate cancer symptoms. However I have seen it popping up on message boards more and more for use in HRT. I asked my endo about it and he said, it would be used every few months. I would talk to your doctor about it, its definitely not for everyone. Your Doctor may have other options for you too.

Good Luck,

-Lena

[Guest _addison_]

yeah, lupron. thats what my endo prescribed me because (besides prostate cancer and endometriosis) its mostly used to stop puberty which is what its doing for me. but im pretty sure that its not usually used as a t-blocker after puberty has ended.... and ya, it is ridiculously expensive,, my insurance covers all but $8 per month, but the original price for it (in canada) is $400/month. but its supposedly better than regular antiandrogens for teenagers. and it seems to be effective--my original T level was 15 (normal male level is 8-30) and within a month and a half it dropped to 1.6 (normal female range is below 2) (im not really sure what the units are for those measurements).