Estrogen Test Results - How bad is bad?

[Guest guest]

I have had night sweats for over a year and am thankful to all of you who have

responded to my questions. I received more than one response suggesting it was

too much Estrogen or Estradiol. With this information, I convinced my physician

to run a blood test on Estrogen as well as Testosterone, although he did so only

to appease me. I told him specifically what tests I wanted for Estrogen (and

that fell on deaf ears), he just gave me a test for total Estrogen period. My

results came back and he neglected to tell me over the phone how the result for

Estrogen came out, only that the results were nothing to be concerned about. I

requested a copy of my blood test and was disturbed by the finding, even though

my doctor again reassured me that the result was nothing to be concerned about.

My total estrogen result was 172 pg/ml. The range on the blood test for normal

was 40 -115 for an adult male. First, just how significant is this, and second,

I was trying to work with my doctor, I don't know if this is ego, ignorance, or

if he truly believes this is nothing to be concerned about. To a point, I was

happy with my doctor because he fought with my insurance company to get me the

androgel.

I also know I can treat myself. Any advise would be appreciated. I have to

make my own decisions, but my real concern here is if this test result is

significant? If it is, then I guess its time for me to move to some other

doctor. Your advise is very much appreciated.

Thank you all in advance, Bob Vetcher