high fsh level

Does a high fsh level mean having a baby born with Downs? Last month my fsh was 9 this month is was 35? Is it possible to concieve (conceive) a healthy baby. I am 41 years old. Thank you.

[Helen72]

FSH affects your ovarian reserve and makes it more difficult to conceive.  I don't think it increases probability of Downs.  

It seems like a steep jump in fsh.  I would re-test to make sure.

[allip68]

I am so glad you asked that question!  I've had the same one and can't believe I haven't already posted it on here.  My FSH was 14 last January and I conceived in April.  I thought FSH was an indicator of egg quality so that chances of healthy baby could be worse.  Hopefully someone else will know.  Otherwise I'm asking my dr. at my u/s on June 26th.

[yamen1]

My fsh level was 11.2 and my doctor put me on DHEA it is an over the counter medication. I took 50mg a day and bought it from Walgreens for 13 dollors. A month later in May my fsh level was 5.0. I had IUI on May 27th and after 2ww my Hcg level was 1540 on June 10 but on June 12 it is only 1873. They are concerned because of such a high number and that it did not double. But to answer your question most doctors want you fsh level to be under 10 beause you will have a better quality egg. I hoped that helps. The higher the number the harder it is to get pregnant. Less than 10 is good, 10-14 is boarderline and anything above 14 high. But this number may very from lab to lab but this is what my doctor explanined to me.