
What Does My Blood Test Report Indicate?

Question: I had a XXXXXXX 2 years ago. I am having problems with my body over heating, I easily get out of breath and I am over weight.
my Doctor has run blood test and the results are as follows
Cholesterol: 5.7 mmol/L
Triglyceride: 2.1mmol/L
HDL Cholesterol: 2.03mmol/L
LDL Cholesterol: 2.7mmol/L
I am currently taking HRT tablets and 15mg mirtazapine. I have been suffering with Anxiety. My body was over heating prior to being prescribed the above medication.
I am not on any other medication and gave up smoking two years ago.
Brief Answer:
MIGHT NEED TO INCREASE HRT DOSAGE.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Thanks for writing to us with your health concern.
You are typically facing post menopausal symptoms, owing to your total hysterectomy.
THe HRT should alleviate your hot flashes and body heat issues.
Since how long have you been on HRT ?
Secondly, what dosage are you taking, if not sufficient, the dose might have to be upped.
ALso, please upload the exact test reports, as various labs have their own ranges of ' normal '.
Also, please work sincerely towards weight loss - obesity will only compound your problems.
All the best
Please feel free to discuss further.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

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