Patient's question:
When can I stop taking it? It is said that taking too much estrogen can increase the risk of cancer. Is that true? What kind of help do you need:1. Serum thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) 5.41 (reference range: 0.24-4.2)
2. Serum free T3 (FT3) 3.42 (reference range: 3.1-6.8)
3. Serum free T4 (FT4) 11.08 (reference range: 12-22)
I have never had a regular menstrual cycle, and I didn't have a period for a year last year. This October 9th, I started taking conjugated estrogen tablets and progesterone. When can I stop taking it? It is said that taking too much estrogen can increase the risk of cancer. Is that true?
Doctor's answer:
Your situation suggests you can further examine female hormones because there are many reasons for menstrual disorders and amenorrhea, with the most common being due to insufficient levels of female hormones. In addition to abnormal thyroid function. Before using estrogen, it is recommended to undergo a thorough check-up. As long as estrogen is not used excessively, it will not cause any side effects, except that you should pay attention to your thyroid hormone levels.