Hi doctor,I am 64 and in the postmenopausal stage. I had a hormone blood test and my testosterone was very low, less than 5. My vitamin D was low and my Estradiol was 73. I started to take supplements, all-natural like DHEA, vitamin D, HGH and Smilax. I just got tested again and my vitamin D is fine. But, my Estradiol is even higher and my testosterone is 114. Now, two days before, I took the test while on Smilax which I know has its effect on testosterone level. I am mostly worried about estradiol and ovarian cancer.
Hi. Your estrogen level should be low at the postmenopausal stage. But, your estrogen level is similar to the level of normal reproductive years. Estrogen helps bone but carries the risk of breast cancer, and uterine (endometrial) cancer. Estrogen therapy in the postmenopausal period also carries the potential risk of ovarian cancer.  DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate) can help to increase energy and sex drive (libido) but not definite. DHEA is converted in the body to testosterone.