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erdbeere
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FSH Levels Test

Hi! I'm new here and have a question about the FSH Levels Test...
Its supposed to be done on day 3 of your cycle... well does this mean, the 3rd day of actual bleeding, or the 3rd day of my sugar pills?
Thanks!

Posted 7/4/07 7:13 AM
 
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Gertyrae
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Re: FSH Levels Test

If you are on BC pills, the FSH test is pointless. You would have to be off any BC meds for the bloodwork to be done.
As far as your question, yes you would go for bloodwork on the third day of bleeding. Cycle Day 1 is the day you get AF and you count from there.

Posted 7/4/07 7:30 AM
 

erdbeere
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Re: FSH Levels Test

Ok thanks.. but why is it pointless if I am on BC? Is it becasue the pills will mess upt he hormone levels or somethign?

Message edited 7/4/2007 7:38:25 AM.

Posted 7/4/07 7:37 AM
 

Gertyrae
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Re: FSH Levels Test

Exactly, the BC pills suppress certain hormones and stimulate others to prevent you from ovulating so doing bloodwork while on them doesn't get a correct reading of your levels.
They would probably expect you to be off BC pills for a few months so your body has time to regulate itself.

Posted 7/4/07 7:48 AM
 

erdbeere
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Re: FSH Levels Test

o that stinks...wonder why my doctor didn't mention that...when we first met with her a few months agot o get the low down on IVF we told her we want to start trying right after we get back from our honeymoon the end of August and I told her I was on Seasonale (3 month cycle instead of 1), so she said to finish up the pack I was on and then come in for the test Chat Icon

Posted 7/4/07 7:52 AM
 

Gertyrae
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Re: FSH Levels Test

Maybe I'm wrong - or maybe she is going to do consecutive tests to see if anything changes.
I would call and double check.

Message edited 7/4/2007 8:11:48 AM.

Posted 7/4/07 8:10 AM
 

LisaW
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Re: FSH Levels Test

You definitley won't get a true FSH reading on bcps...you will be supressed

Posted 7/4/07 8:15 AM
 

rose825
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Re: FSH Levels Test

why would you be on BCP's and be going straight to IVF???

Posted 7/4/07 10:29 AM
 

erdbeere
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Re: FSH Levels Test

Posted by rose825

why would you be on BCP's and be going straight to IVF???



to make a long story short I had cancer when I was a kid, had to have ovarian transposition (ovaries moved up) for radiation..tubes weren't flexible, they had to cut thema nd tie them back together... and about 2 yrs ago my GYN put my on Seasonale becasue he said it might help preserve whatever eggs I have left by making my cycle 3 months instead of 1. The end.

Posted 7/4/07 12:02 PM
 

rose825
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Re: FSH Levels Test

ahhh, that makes sense then.

Good luck to youChat Icon

Posted 7/4/07 2:49 PM
 

Gertyrae
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Re: FSH Levels Test

I'm sorry for you...I would think that your RE would know best in this case.Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Good luck!!!Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 7/4/07 9:52 PM
 
 

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