Low LH?

Hello,
I completed my blood work on CD4 instead of CD3. I won't be able to discuss with my doctor until November 9th. Thanks

Estradiol 38
LH 1.6
FSH 3.7
TSH 0.825
Glucose levels- normal
Not IR

My chart shows that I ovulate every month but never had a progesterone test to prove it. My ovaries are polycystic. My cycles are between 29-31 days. How does my LH # affect my ability to conceive even though my FSh # is great? Does the low # mean lack of strong ovulation? Is there any alternative supplements to improve LH? My internalist refuses to put me on Metformin because of possible birth defects.

Thanks!

[Elaine Brown, MD]

Hi!
All of your blood work looks fine.  Don't worry about your LH level, it is also fine, but interestingly it doesn't show the classic PCOS pattern.  If you are ovulating every month,
you may not need Metformin. If you were my patient, I would do a progesterone level though.
Another thought is an HSG--have you had it done?  And, I always like to include a semen analysis if possible. I hope this helps--good luck!
Dr B