High FSH number

39andstilltrying

I had three miscarriages at 7 1/2, 9 1/2 and 10 1/2 weeks. After numerous testing, the only thing that came up with is a 18.9 fsh level. Has anybody had a healthy pregnancy without assistance and delivered a healthy child? My RE said that ivf and pgd would not help and only option is donor egg. I am not ready to give up yet. Thanks in advance.

jessica_gail2

I don't have any advice but just wanted to tell you I am so terribly sorry for your losses and for the frustrations you're facing right now. T&Ps for you. Hopefully some of the ladies here will have some advice.

CarrieB.

Some REs just won't work with women w DOR. I would say to get a second opinion. I had FSH of 25 in day 10 and was told that I had a 5% chance of getting of w my own eggs. I went to another RE for IVF and now I have two beautiful little girls. I also credit my fantastic acupuncturist for my successful cycles.

I don't have any history of losses, so no advice there, but sending lots of hugs your way. Good luck!

kbeach82

I second PPs suggestion to seek a second opinion. I have DOR and now have 3 LOs via IVF using my own eggs. I don't have a history of loss, but my high FSH didn't affect my egg quality, just quantity. I am sorry for all that you have been through and wish you the best of luck.

39andstilltrying

Thank you ladies for the kind words and encouragement. Glad to hear that it is possible to have healthy little ones. I now need to find a RE that will work with me. Thank you.

jb2rn

yes, seek help elsewhere. 

I was 34 with elevated FSH and low AMH (see sig). I was told donor eggs would be the best option. I did get pregnant on my own, and I have seen many other similar cases.

best of luck to you.

IBackBevo

Ah, hell no!  Pardon my bluntness, but you need to see another doctor asap.  There have been reported cases of women with FSH's at 150-160 carrying a baby to term using their own egg.

18 is nothing is really not that bad in the high fsh world.  You might try the high fsh forum 54 or fertility friend.  There is a lot of useful info there.  I would also get on some supplements to help with egg quality.  I took baby aspirin, either 2000 iu or 3000 iu of D a day and 300 mg of Ubiquinol ( a form of coq10) and got pregnant naturally with high fsh and undetectable amh and low afc.

Not sure where you are but I know some good high fsh friendly doctors/clinics that i have heard food things about are: Cornell, Dr. Check at Cooper, and Houston Fertility Institute.