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kakarch
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Keri
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fsh levels?
i was wondering what is considered "good"...if that term is even applicable here.
when i asked my clinic for mine, they told me it was "fine" - what does THAT mean?
it is at 7.5.....what does that mean for me?
tia!
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Michelle
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Re: fsh levels?
FSH is often used as a gauge of ovarian reserve. In general, under 6 is excellent, 6-9 is good, 9-10 fair, 10-13 diminished reserve, 13+ very hard to stimulate.
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| Posted 10/20/05 7:12 AM |
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Donna
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Donna
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Re: fsh levels?
Posted by kakarch
i was wondering what is considered "good"...if that term is even applicable here.
when i asked my clinic for mine, they told me it was "fine" - what does THAT mean?
it is at 7.5.....what does that mean for me?
tia!
You're lucky - that's a good level!
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| Posted 10/20/05 3:58 PM |
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kakarch
LIF Infant
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Keri
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Re: fsh levels?
roughly, what rate does the level rise - is there sort of a rough estimate?
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| Posted 10/20/05 4:03 PM |
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Donna
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Donna
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Re: fsh levels?
Posted by kakarch
roughly, what rate does the level rise - is there sort of a rough estimate?
there's no estimate but for me mine is higher so I have diminished ovarian reserve.
it's supposed to be an indicator of menopause
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FSH Blood Level Measurement
This is the key test to determine whether or not you are in menopause. A sample of your blood is taken to measure the levels of FSH -- follicle stimulating hormone -- in your blood. Because your FSH levels rise when your ovaries stop producing enough estrogen, high FSH levels can signal that your body is entering menopause.
Normal FSH day 3 value is 3-20 mlU/ml
FSH levels above 10 to 12 mlu/ml indicate that your ovaries are starting to fail. In other words, this means that you are in perimenopause -- the beginning stages of menopause when you notice physical symptoms, but before you have stopped having a period for a year, or have "diminished ovarian reserve"
Higher FSH levels -- levels about 30 to 40 or above -- are usually taken to signal menopause or ovarian failure. You may even be getting periods with your FSH levels this high, but it still is a sign that your body isn't producing enough estrogen to maintain regular ovarian function.
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| Posted 10/20/05 4:27 PM |
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Re: fsh levels?
Basically, your FSH should stay constant for quite awhile, unless of course, you are working on lowering it, through acupuncture/herbs, in that case.....hopefully it changes quicker :)
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| Posted 10/20/05 6:31 PM |
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