Very High FSH

[Hope2007]

I turn 35 next month. TTC for 3 years. My RE called with my Day 3 FSH blood results and it was 84, E2 was 44. I  did Clomid for 6 months, I have had 6 IUI, one ectopic pregnancy in March, Last month I did injectibles for the first time and my RE suggested to take a month off in between to give my ovaries a rest.  According to my RE he is baffled because I responded well to the injectibles and had 4 follicles, the dominant one was 20mm the day of my HCG trigger.  My RE commented that such a high fsh level could mean I am pre-menopausal! I am so heartbroken.  I am hoping this is just a Lab error....Any similar experiences both good and bad will be greatly appreciated.

[carina1]

Hey, Ladies!  Very busy lately with little time to check forum.  So glad to hear both of your bloodtests came back with much better results.  Hope, I have heard often how FSH can fluctuate-- it can do so for years before menopause actually begins.  Jane, just wanted to let you know that one of my dear friends had twins on her first try with IVF when her FSH was 23!!!  It sounds like you are back in the game!!!  Take care all!!!!!

[janemelbourne]

Hi Sarah,
How is your pregnancy going?
Hope you are doing well.

[Chookdee]

Hi Guys, syill checking in on the thread.
Wow Hope, that is brilliant news with the 7.7!!...I'm really happy for you.
and Jane, that is a huge drop for you, down to 22!
I'm hoping and praying for all of you to one day reach your goal of being a mum.
Sarah

[janemelbourne]

Hi Hope!
Wow that is fantastic! My FSH just came back and it has dropped to 22...which has made my RE so much more positive but it is still high. But yours is a fantastic result! That is normal. Maybe your first reading was false..That seems a massive swing from 80 something to 77.
Good luck with the injectibles..

I am seeing my RE tomorrow and will know what we are going to to do then......

[Hope2007]

Hi Jane,  I'll be praying for you this week.  I completely understand the feeling about donor eggs.  I have to admit I feel the same way.  I wish you all the very best and let us know how it goes.

My blood tests came back and my day 3 FSH was 7.7- Could FSH levels fluctuate so much?  and my RE has me on injectibles again this month with close monitoring.  I am so tired of this emotional roller coaster that I am now focusing on eating healthy, getting regular exercise and avoiding stressing too much.  Just trying to give my body the best chance possible.

Take care ladies and lots of baby dust and best wishes to all.

[janemelbourne]

I am finding this so hard to keep positive when RE's keep putting my chances at 5%. I just can't believe I have gone from getting pregnant first real try  5 moths ago to being told my chances are now almost nil unless I do donor egg..and my partner does not want donor egg - i can understand i don't want his brothers baby either!...I have a sister but she is 39 and has inexplained fertility..although all the tests are normal...she has offered but time is running out.

Hope that is really tough the costs...is that just for one cycle?

Hope I will be going for my new blood tests at the end of the week although I won't know until Wednesday next week excrutiating. I hope yours come out better...

It is scary ...I find it amazing that I am quite happy to blow $3000 - 5000 on what may be an almost 'nil chance' still I do want no regrets..


Positive thoughts to everyone...