 Cortisol and other readings
They tested me for Cortisol. Mine was flagged high at 28.3 ug/dl (normal range 4.3 - 22.4), and when I showed a copy of the results to my family doctor, he told me this is what causes people to store excess fat around the middle. It's also known to be reactive to stress.
My insulin was 14.4 uIU/ml (and if Day 3 of the cycle is the 3rd day of your period, I just happened to be tested on that day without planning it). The lab results say normal insulin levels are 6 - 27, but it is interesting that you say anything over 13 suggests insulin resistance. I had athancosis nigricans--a symptom of IR, that made my doctor decide to test me for PCOS.
Glucose was 93 mg/dl, the highest that has ever tested. I've always kept an eye on it because Dad is Type II diabetic.
My testosterone (71 ng/dl) and free testosterone (2.0 pg/ml) are both on the high side but not outside the normal range and of course those horrible lipids aren't too good. 225 cholesterol, 231 triglycerices, 146 LDL and 46 VLDL. One positive reading is 44 HDL. At least I have enough good cholesterol! |