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Question: I have had a cortisol blood test as I have had 3 x Triamcinolone injections 80mg every 4 weeks. My levels have affected my hormones but I don't know the level. I have to have another blood test in 4 weeks is this dangerous please? Also does it affect my fertility?
I have had a cortisol blood test as I have had 3 x Triamcinolone injections 80mg every 4 weeks. My levels have affected my hormones but I don't know the level. I have to have another blood test in 4 weeks is this dangerous please? Also does it affect my fertility?
Brief Answer:
Triamcinolone does not affect your fertility.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
I would like to know why did you use Triamcinolone?
Triamcinolone is a glucocorticoid and can cause hormonal imbalance as a side effect.
If it used for a short period of time it does not cause major side effects and it is not dangerous.
This medication does not affect your fertility.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
Triamcinolone does not affect your fertility.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
I would like to know why did you use Triamcinolone?
Triamcinolone is a glucocorticoid and can cause hormonal imbalance as a side effect.
If it used for a short period of time it does not cause major side effects and it is not dangerous.
This medication does not affect your fertility.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Brief Answer:
Triamcinolone does not affect your fertility.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
I would like to know why did you use Triamcinolone?
Triamcinolone is a glucocorticoid and can cause hormonal imbalance as a side effect.
If it used for a short period of time it does not cause major side effects and it is not dangerous.
This medication does not affect your fertility.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
Triamcinolone does not affect your fertility.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
I would like to know why did you use Triamcinolone?
Triamcinolone is a glucocorticoid and can cause hormonal imbalance as a side effect.
If it used for a short period of time it does not cause major side effects and it is not dangerous.
This medication does not affect your fertility.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Hi it is the cortisol level that I am worried about not the Triamcinolone. I had 9am cortisol blood test and it has come back abnormal. I don't know if it is high or low. How do I correct this please
Hi it is the cortisol level that I am worried about not the Triamcinolone. I had 9am cortisol blood test and it has come back abnormal. I don't know if it is high or low. How do I correct this please
I forgot to say triamcinolone was to treat severe asthma. I am so worried I have a tumor or something going on Google has done me no good only worry me. I worry about cushings syndrome. I don't feel ill in any way
I forgot to say triamcinolone was to treat severe asthma. I am so worried I have a tumor or something going on Google has done me no good only worry me. I worry about cushings syndrome. I don't feel ill in any way
Brief Answer:
The rise of the cortisol level is normal while you are using corticosteroids.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
Triamcinolone is a corticosteroid. It is completely normal that the cortisol level is raised while you are using this medication.
The cortisol level will be stabilized once the body gets used to the treatment.
I recommend avoiding googling about medical information and consult a doctor instead.
If you don't have any symptoms there, is nothing to be worried about.
Hope it helps,
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
The rise of the cortisol level is normal while you are using corticosteroids.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
Triamcinolone is a corticosteroid. It is completely normal that the cortisol level is raised while you are using this medication.
The cortisol level will be stabilized once the body gets used to the treatment.
I recommend avoiding googling about medical information and consult a doctor instead.
If you don't have any symptoms there, is nothing to be worried about.
Hope it helps,
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Brief Answer:
The rise of the cortisol level is normal while you are using corticosteroids.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
Triamcinolone is a corticosteroid. It is completely normal that the cortisol level is raised while you are using this medication.
The cortisol level will be stabilized once the body gets used to the treatment.
I recommend avoiding googling about medical information and consult a doctor instead.
If you don't have any symptoms there, is nothing to be worried about.
Hope it helps,
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
The rise of the cortisol level is normal while you are using corticosteroids.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
Triamcinolone is a corticosteroid. It is completely normal that the cortisol level is raised while you are using this medication.
The cortisol level will be stabilized once the body gets used to the treatment.
I recommend avoiding googling about medical information and consult a doctor instead.
If you don't have any symptoms there, is nothing to be worried about.
Hope it helps,
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
My level is 133. I stopped taking injections 6 weeks ago
My level is 133. I stopped taking injections 6 weeks ago
Brief Answer:
The cortisol level may need some time to be stabilized.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
It is true that the level of cortisol 133 is higher than normal range.
It will be stabilized gradually.
It may take even some months to go in normal range.
Meanwhile, I suggest to stay calm and avoid stress.
Stress is also a factor that can cause high cortisol level.
Hope it helps dear.
Take care,
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
The cortisol level may need some time to be stabilized.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
It is true that the level of cortisol 133 is higher than normal range.
It will be stabilized gradually.
It may take even some months to go in normal range.
Meanwhile, I suggest to stay calm and avoid stress.
Stress is also a factor that can cause high cortisol level.
Hope it helps dear.
Take care,
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Brief Answer:
The cortisol level may need some time to be stabilized.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
It is true that the level of cortisol 133 is higher than normal range.
It will be stabilized gradually.
It may take even some months to go in normal range.
Meanwhile, I suggest to stay calm and avoid stress.
Stress is also a factor that can cause high cortisol level.
Hope it helps dear.
Take care,
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
The cortisol level may need some time to be stabilized.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
It is true that the level of cortisol 133 is higher than normal range.
It will be stabilized gradually.
It may take even some months to go in normal range.
Meanwhile, I suggest to stay calm and avoid stress.
Stress is also a factor that can cause high cortisol level.
Hope it helps dear.
Take care,
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Last question please will this affect my fertility i am also worried about adrenal suppression
Last question please will this affect my fertility i am also worried about adrenal suppression
Brief Answer:
It can affect ovulation.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
It is true that high cortisol level can affect fertility.
It can affect ovulation.
If you want a pregnancy, I recommend to check the estrogen level and do ovulation tests to maintain ovulation under control.
Take care dear,
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
It can affect ovulation.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
It is true that high cortisol level can affect fertility.
It can affect ovulation.
If you want a pregnancy, I recommend to check the estrogen level and do ovulation tests to maintain ovulation under control.
Take care dear,
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Brief Answer:
It can affect ovulation.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
It is true that high cortisol level can affect fertility.
It can affect ovulation.
If you want a pregnancy, I recommend to check the estrogen level and do ovulation tests to maintain ovulation under control.
Take care dear,
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
It can affect ovulation.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
It is true that high cortisol level can affect fertility.
It can affect ovulation.
If you want a pregnancy, I recommend to check the estrogen level and do ovulation tests to maintain ovulation under control.
Take care dear,
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Will my levels correct themselves the longer I am off steroids.
Will my levels correct themselves the longer I am off steroids.
Brief Answer:
Follow up
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
If you are off steroids the levels will probably be stabilised gradually.
Take care dear,
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
Follow up
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
If you are off steroids the levels will probably be stabilised gradually.
Take care dear,
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Brief Answer:
Follow up
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
If you are off steroids the levels will probably be stabilised gradually.
Take care dear,
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
Follow up
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
If you are off steroids the levels will probably be stabilised gradually.
Take care dear,
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Thank you so much for your help
Thank you so much for your help
Brief Answer:
You are welcome dear
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
You are welcome for any other queries in the future.
Take care,
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
You are welcome dear
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
You are welcome for any other queries in the future.
Take care,
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Brief Answer:
You are welcome dear
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
You are welcome for any other queries in the future.
Take care,
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
You are welcome dear
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
You are welcome for any other queries in the future.
Take care,
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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