Very high FSH

Going crazy · 04-21-2008, 02:17 PM

Hi--
I am 32 and recently found to have an FSH of 25! 2 cycles before it was 6 then i was put on OCPs for 1 month and it was 20 and repeat w/o OCPs was 25! I live in Chicago-- I DO NOT WANT DONOR EGGS-- does anyone know of any options???

I would really like to know!

Thanks!

shel517 · 04-21-2008, 09:53 PM

Hi,
I was on bcp for 21 days before IVF #1. My RE didn't even check my fsh that month because he said with the bcps it wouldn't be reliable.

4cats · 04-22-2008, 02:47 PM

I have seen a lot of women whose FSH jumped up like that after doing hormone shots, BCP's etc. Don't panic yet! It really could be the extra hormones messing with your body.

srebes · 04-22-2008, 05:30 PM

You have a lot of options. High fsh does not mean you cant get pregnant. I have high fsh and got pg at 40 and I am now ttc #2. You need to find a high fsh friendly RE. Having High fsh alot of times means you might not respond well to meds. Remember its quality and quantity and since you are 32 your eggs are still good.

Going crazy · 04-23-2008, 09:35 AM

Thank you everyone! I have been crying about this since I found out last Thrus. I don't even know where to turn to for support-- and I found this site-- it's soo hard when you think you are standing alone in the world. Again THANK YOU!

klbabynow · 04-29-2008, 06:16 PM

Usually more aggressive therapy is suggested by the RE when you have high FSH. I have 15 and we're trying IUI first. My levels flucuate also but it sounds right that your FSH is only as good as your worst reading. Good luck to you.

klbabynow · 04-29-2008, 06:19 PM

Hello, I also live in NJ area. Your story is great news and gives me hope. I am 36 and FSH level of 15. Would you mind telling me where your RE is located?

Alioop · 10-16-2009, 11:18 AM

I live in Chicago, I walked in the door at U of C with an FSH of 24.9 and they let me cycle. Numbers can go up from stimming, and that may be your case. FSH also changes from month to month. Ultimately, even though it is up you are not out and that is what counts. Many ladies take wheatgrass to keep FSH down, you may want to try it.

04-21-2008, 02:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
Going crazy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 24	Very high FSH Hi-- I am 32 and recently found to have an FSH of 25! 2 cycles before it was 6 then i was put on OCPs for 1 month and it was 20 and repeat w/o OCPs was 25! I live in Chicago-- I DO NOT WANT DONOR EGGS-- does anyone know of any options??? I would really like to know! Thanks!

04-29-2008, 06:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
klbabynow Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NY Posts: 2	Screbes - Please reply Hello, I also live in NJ area. Your story is great news and gives me hope. I am 36 and FSH level of 15. Would you mind telling me where your RE is located?

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04-21-2008, 09:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
shel517 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 75	Hi, I was on bcp for 21 days before IVF #1. My RE didn't even check my fsh that month because he said with the bcps it wouldn't be reliable.

04-22-2008, 02:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
4cats 200-299 post 4 of hearts Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: nyc Posts: 203	I have seen a lot of women whose FSH jumped up like that after doing hormone shots, BCP's etc. Don't panic yet! It really could be the extra hormones messing with your body.

04-22-2008, 05:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
srebes 200-299 post 4 of hearts Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 202	You have a lot of options. High fsh does not mean you cant get pregnant. I have high fsh and got pg at 40 and I am now ttc #2. You need to find a high fsh friendly RE. Having High fsh alot of times means you might not respond well to meds. Remember its quality and quantity and since you are 32 your eggs are still good.

04-23-2008, 09:35 AM	#5 (permalink)
Going crazy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 24	Thank you everyone! I have been crying about this since I found out last Thrus. I don't even know where to turn to for support-- and I found this site-- it's soo hard when you think you are standing alone in the world. Again THANK YOU!

04-29-2008, 06:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
klbabynow Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NY Posts: 2	Usually more aggressive therapy is suggested by the RE when you have high FSH. I have 15 and we're trying IUI first. My levels flucuate also but it sounds right that your FSH is only as good as your worst reading. Good luck to you.

10-16-2009, 11:18 AM	#8 (permalink)
Alioop 200-299 post 4 of hearts Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 294	I live in Chicago, I walked in the door at U of C with an FSH of 24.9 and they let me cycle. Numbers can go up from stimming, and that may be your case. FSH also changes from month to month. Ultimately, even though it is up you are not out and that is what counts. Many ladies take wheatgrass to keep FSH down, you may want to try it.