High FSH and IVF...curious and need info.

[ashort]

Hi girls!  So my HCG was 23 on Monday..which isn't surprising b/c I m/c...think it's almost over though. This is the first time I have m/c naturally so this is new for me.  On Monday my RE mentioned that he thinks what might be causing my m/c is an elevated FSH level.  Mine this month was 12.  He said it should be less then 10.  He said there isn't much they can do for that.  To tell you the truth I was surprised b/c I am 31.  Dh and I asked him about IVF.  I figured the fact that they could grade the eggs and put the good ones back would make sense.  My RE said that unfortuntely this isn't the case.  He said that the results haven't been good for people with high FSH.  Has anybody else heard this.  He wants to put me on injectibles and do IUI.  He seems to think maybe if I have more eggs my chances might be better that one of them sticks.  Does anybody have any advice??
thanks!

[ashort]

Thanks girls for your well wishes.  Yeah, I wasn't sure about the IVF stuff he said.  I thought that would give me a better chance.  The problem is DH was with me and he doesn't want to do IVF soooooooo he jumped on the injectibles and IUI bandwagon.  So it is what it is...I talked to Dh's aunt last night and she just kept saying, "You should just try again without all the meds."  DUH!!!!  I could've yelled at her.  I've been preg. 3 times.  2 times on my own and 1 time with IUI.  Taking me off meds and letting me produce one egg is no better...some people just don't get it!

Sas-  I'm soooooo sorry you are having a m/c too!  I had no idea.  It really does stink!  Hopefully you will be preg. again soon.  Were you doing IVF?

[Houston79]

Don't forget, Doctors PRACTICE medicine.  You can always insist on IVF if that is what you feel comfortable with.  I switched REs after mine didn't want to do a lap.  

[tea_berries]

I am sorry about your m/c I am not sure about the FSH either.  I don't think I was checked for that.  Anyway I hope everything works out for you.  

[miky72]

I'm sorry for your loss,I know how hard it is.
Fsh 12 is not great but not so bad .
I think most of the clinic look at that as borderline.
I would insist on IVF just because it has a much higher success percentage.
maybe you should ask for a second opinion.
Good luck!

[sasparilla]

it kinda makes me mad that the Dr. said that.  So many women with high FSh have babies every dern day! (Most don't even know it!)  I am so so sorry about your m/c.. Im going through mine as I write this and it is NOT fun.
IUI? I say yes and if it doesn't work IVF.  I don't like your Doctor, he/she isn't a very hopeful person.  I hope you prove them wrong!!!!

[bny807]

so sorry to hear about your mc... its so frustrating for it to take so long to cocieve and then have that happen!  I agree with helen.. i know lots of people who have had great sucess with even higher FSH levels... and agree retesting in a few months, it can vary month to month!   Have you ever done injectables???  the more eggs, the better chance.. and i personally think it is less emotionally, physically and financially stressful than IVF must be.. granted its ALL stressfull and frustrating! but at least you have a great game plan in place, which injectables are yall going to try?? at least your body can get pregnant, thats half the battle right?? GOOD LUCK your in my prayers! keep me updated!