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High FSH

Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) is exactly what it sounds like—a hormone that stimulates follicles (the sacs within your ovaries that contain eggs) to grow. High FSH can make getting pregnant difficult.
How Does High FSH Affect Fertility?
If you have an unusually high level of FSH at a young age, it may mean you have run out of follicles - it is often referred to as diminished ovarian reserve. Unfortunately, your body is not able to make more. If you do not have any follicles capable of developing into a mature egg, you are unlikely to be able to get pregnant.
If you have elevated FSH levels, are under 40 years old, have not menstruated for more than six months, or have irregular bleeding, your ovaries may not be working properly. When your ovaries fail at an earlier than expected age, it is called premature ovarian failure (POF). Since loss of ovarian function results in abnormally low levels of estrogen, very few women with premature ovarian failure are able to get pregnant naturally.
Unfortunately, women who have high FSH levels often respond poorly to fertility medication or not at all. They may also have a low chance of getting pregnant when they tryin vitro fertilization (IVF, which uses an egg fertilized by sperm outside the womb) to try to achieve pregnancy.
A fertility doctor can test your FSH levels and your ovarian reserve to help you understand your fertility. To find one near you, type in your zip code in the “Find a Doctor” or “Find a Clinic” search on our website.
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Lina replied on Permalink
Fsh
helen replied on Permalink
seeking help for natural pregnancy
Mich replied on Permalink
Pregnant after 40
Aster replied on Permalink
replying to Mich's comment
Liz replied on Permalink
45, trying for 1st baby naturally-less fearful of stats now!
Sonia replied on Permalink
High FSH level
Kim Griffiths replied on Permalink
Hello Sonia,
Hello Sonia,
High FSH is a sign of diminished ovarian reserve. It could mean you have few eggs left in your ovaries and that you may have greater IVF success using donor eggs. You should consult your fertility doctor to be sure.
Best of luck!
Kim
Anonymous replied on Permalink
I am 25 years old and was
Jenna replied on Permalink
I'm so sorry about your
I'm so sorry about your recent diagnosis. You can find emotional support at Fertilethoughts.com and if you need help finding a specialist in your area please feel free to email me at Jenna@fertilityauthority.com
All my best,
Jenna
Searching Infor... replied on Permalink
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Kim Griffiths replied on Permalink
Hi there,
Hi there,
Are you currently working with a fertility doctor? Only a trained reproductive endocrinologist can tell you your chance of successfully conceiving. If you would like to set up a consultation with a doctor in our network, please give us a call at 1-855-955-BABY (2229).
Best,
Kim
Kelli replied on Permalink
High fsh?
Jenna replied on Permalink
Hi Kelli,
Hi Kelli,
Have you discussed the results with your doctor? Normal FSH levels should be under 10. I would contact your OB/GYN to discuss your concerns. If you need help finding a doctor in your area, please email me at Jenna@fertilityauthority.com and I would be happy to help.
Best of luck,
Jenna
Kelli replied on Permalink
Fsh
Jenna replied on Permalink
You're welcome! Best of luck!
You're welcome! Best of luck!
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We are not doctors nor can we provide medical guidance. Please contact your GYN or if you are interested in seeing a RE specialist, please contact our Patient Care Advocate at 855-944-2229.
Thank you,
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sam replied on Permalink
high fsh level 91
Kim Griffiths replied on Permalink
Hi Sam, I am so sorry to hear
Hi Sam, I am so sorry to hear that. If you have high FSH, it typically means you have low ovarian reserve. You should consult a fertility doctor to see if IVF is needed. Give us a call at 1-855-955-BABY (2229) and we will connect you with a doctor in your area.
Best,
Kim
Karla Muriel replied on Permalink
Please help trying to conceive and got these news today:-(
claire replied on Permalink
Hi Helen
Helen replied on Permalink
I just turned 41
Mnbudd replied on Permalink
Diagnosed with POF/POI
Luciana replied on Permalink
Low egg reserve and high FSH
yeanoh thomas replied on Permalink
high fsh
Lisa replied on Permalink
I would love the details of a good naturopath
Deb replied on Permalink
Low egg reserve
Sarah replied on Permalink
Low estrogen
Courtney replied on Permalink
I'm 18 and have been
Kim Griffiths replied on Permalink
Hi Courtney,
wbgirl replied on Permalink
My fsh was at a 15 last year
Hi!! I am 38 years old. My fsh was at a 15 last year when i went to a fertility doc, she said my chances of conceiving naturally were extrememly low. She said that we could try IVF, but it would only have a sucess rate of 10% with my high fsh and endometriosis. I was extremely upset and basically took some time off from trying to look into adoption. We then decided to go to another fertility doc and get a second opinion and he gave us better odds, but we were also looking into egg donation. The day of our scheduled appointment we found out I am pregnant!! Naturally!! I am now 14 weeks preggo and baby is healthy with a strong heartbeat. Please dont take everything that these doctors say to be an EXACT science. I was so upset and thought it was over for us....GOD is the one that is ultimately in control....high fsh or not! Put your faith in and talk to him...he will lead you down the right path. Good luck to all!!
Jsheikh replied on Permalink
FSH HIGH
mcajwb08 replied on Permalink
FSH was 16.6
wbgirl... I am also 38 and at last testing my FSH was 16.6. I have gotten pregnant naturally, and quickly, with three children one of whom is 17yrs, 3 1/2 yrs and an Angel baby whom we lost to chromosomal issues at 24 weeks. We have now been trying going on 20 months to get pregnant again with no luck at all. We don't have the money, nor are interested in, doing IVF. I am however doing acupuncture and we tried Clomid for 6 months. SO, I was just wondering if you got pregnant completely naturally? Were you taking herbs, acupuncture or anything else? We are only trying until the end of this year and will be done and know it just wasn't in God's plan. I have started exercising 5-6 days a week and eating better hoping that will help. Am just looking for any hope that we have a shot without powerful meds and or taking a bunch of herbs. I am currently taking one herb but it makes me want to throw up! I know other high FSH'ers have taken royal jelly, tomaxifen and wheatgrass shots. Thanks so much for sharing any information you have with me!
naaz replied on Permalink
I am 43 yrs old and my fsh
I am 43 yrs old and my fsh is high 34, can I get pregnant with own eggs ?
R.Punitha replied on Permalink
My marriage held at
My marriage held at 14.09.2008. Still I didn't get pregnant.
When I was consult my Dr. She identified the PCOS then gave treatment for it. Now I have the regular menstruation. 2 yrs ago she told me to do the follicular study. In that time I had Follicles in Rt. overy. After that I continue the treatment. After 1 yr in my follicular study there is no follicles in both side. still I continued the treatment. Last month I under went Follicular study, the same result were displayed as No follicles in both overy. What is my problem Kindly explain.
Treatment taken:
2-6 days from my LMP with Letrazole 2.5/5mg
15-25 with Projesterone Tablets
Daily before Break fast Thyroxine sodium 50mcg OD, After breakfast Metformin 500SR OD, After my lunch Folic acid 0.5mg OD
sunnycg replied on Permalink
I just had my hormones
I just had my hormones tested because I felt like something was not right. I am 33, and would like to have children soon, but my FSH level was 13.4 and I am worried that this it too high to conceive naturally. I have my Dr appointment next week, but the wait is killing me. Anyone have an answer?
Dimple replied on Permalink
Hi, iam 28 yrs old with fsh
Hi, iam 28 yrs old with fsh 55.At the age of
26 ,my fsh was 112.
6months back i consulted a doctor,she said i have
very few follicles in my ovaries.if my fsh has come
down to 30 then there might be a chance to get active
my eggs with some medication(injection).please tell me
how far it is true? Please tell me some suggestions
to get pregnancy naturally.
Thnq
Government Grant replied on Permalink
this is interesting stuff.
this is interesting stuff.
May replied on Permalink
How accurate are the "First
How accurate are the "First Response" Fertility Tests?
Moneph replied on Permalink
I just turned 48 and
I just turned 48 and haven't had a period in three months. Upon having a hormonal test done, it shows that my FSh level is 95.9 MIU/ML. What does this means?
kim replied on Permalink
leutenizing
leutenizing hormone
follicular 2.4-12.6
ovulation phase 14.0-95.6
luteal phase1.0-11.4
fsh
follicular 3.5-12.5
ovulation4.7-21.5
luteal1.7-7.7
postmen.25.8-134.8
estrogens,serum
estradiol by tms 105.0
estrone by tms29.7
estrogens total cal134.7
pprogesterone
follicular 0.2-1.5
leteal 1.7-27
ovu 0.8-3.0
post men 0.1-0.8
am i going through menopause???????????
aisha replied on Permalink
same as above
betclic replied on Permalink
Bonjour et merci pour les
Bonjour et merci pour les information bonne continuation
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