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Very High FSH
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.
Alex- Louise - Thanks for sharing the FSH website details. I'll definitely take a look at that. I am no expert but I was reading somewhere that FSH levels between 10-13 are not as bad as say 20 or 30. You might still be within the zone. Let us know how your Clomid cycle works out this month. Its so true that people who have not gone through the whole infertility journey may not truly feel the emotions we do. Carina1 said earlier in this thread "Stay aggressive, stay informed and stay positive" I completely agree.
JaneMelbourne- hope you are doing ok?
Take care everyone !
JaneMelbourne- hope you are doing ok?
Take care everyone !
Chookdee - congratulations! What fantastic news and i am sure all well be ok with you. It is always wonderful to hear of a success-against-the-odds story.
Regarding the 50% miscarriage rate, I think my doctor has a pessimistic view of things so that, if a woman does conceive all is wonderful and everyone is happy; if they don't, he can say 'well, I did warn you'. He is covered either way.
Jane and Hope - you have probably already seen it, but there is another forum for those with high FSH - www3.fertilethoughts.com. You might hear some different stories there, although the medhelp forum seems busier and generates more discussion I think. I haven't really told anyone much about my FSH problem - am waiting to see if the clomid will work first! I have told a couple of friends but until you are in the position of struggling to conceive i don't think other people can truly understand. They can try though, and I think I would limit my conversations with my Mother in law if I were you Hope - get your husband to field those calls or get him to say something to his mother about the need for support, tact and empathy! it is hard enough being in this position without having to cope with that type of comment too. Anyway that is my rant over.
Regarding the 50% miscarriage rate, I think my doctor has a pessimistic view of things so that, if a woman does conceive all is wonderful and everyone is happy; if they don't, he can say 'well, I did warn you'. He is covered either way.
Jane and Hope - you have probably already seen it, but there is another forum for those with high FSH - www3.fertilethoughts.com. You might hear some different stories there, although the medhelp forum seems busier and generates more discussion I think. I haven't really told anyone much about my FSH problem - am waiting to see if the clomid will work first! I have told a couple of friends but until you are in the position of struggling to conceive i don't think other people can truly understand. They can try though, and I think I would limit my conversations with my Mother in law if I were you Hope - get your husband to field those calls or get him to say something to his mother about the need for support, tact and empathy! it is hard enough being in this position without having to cope with that type of comment too. Anyway that is my rant over.
Your mother in law sounds mean! that is a mean comment not clueless!
Jane if its any consolation, I am going through a lot of pain, distress and anger myself . Additionally my mom-in-law said to me yesterday that the reason my parents ( who live outside the US) seldom visit here is because I have no babies... ouch!!
Sorry my email address was all starry its actually park 2 royal @ yahoo. com.
Sorry my email address was all starry its actually park 2 royal @ yahoo. com.
ohlll god another friend just annouced her pregnancy.
I really can't believe that my chances are as low as 1%.
How to cope.
Hope, Your email address has just come up as stars...Thanks
I really can't believe that my chances are as low as 1%.
How to cope.
Hope, Your email address has just come up as stars...Thanks
JaneMelbourne - I am so so sorry about the difficult news your RE gave you yesterday. I think the emotions we all feel are very normal and Medhelp connects us with other individuals all over the world going through the same experiences. Take care of yourself and let me know how you are doing. My email address is ***@**** if you want to email me, I am here for you.
Chookdee - please take care of yourself and try not to worry too much.
AlexLouise - hang in there, perhaps some more bloodwork and tests might help give clearer answers
Chookdee - please take care of yourself and try not to worry too much.
AlexLouise - hang in there, perhaps some more bloodwork and tests might help give clearer answers
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