I have possible CFIDS/ME and have been diagnosed with a thickened endometrial lining and have a very irregular but monthly menstrual cycle (23-31 days).
I have been given a referal for a total estrogen and progesterone test (as well as DHEA). But since the estrogen and progesterone levels change throughout the menstrual cycle, I have been wondering:
Is there an optimum time within the menstrual cycle to get good values for a better diagnosis for a hormonal imbalance?
I would also appreciate any comments on the muscle weakness and at times severe muscle fatigue that I have been experiencing together with the irregular period after a miscarriage two years ago. My HMO doctors have not been very helpful. Other endocrine levels have been in this period of two years:
TSH 2.66 - 3.287 uIU/mL, (within normal range for most labs,
but borderline for the therapeutic range for
hypothyroidism according to new standards of the
AACE I found out)
T4, Free 1.1 ng/dL
T3, Total 113 ng/dL
other thyroid values are more mid-range and didn't
find worth mentioning
Cortisol 8am 13.0-13.7 mcg/dL
Cortisol 3pm 4.66 mcg/dL (borderline low)
Thank you for your response.
Sincerely
Katherine7