What should LH be at Baseline?

mamabear7

I'm starting a DE cycle and went in for my baseline. I was on BCP for 12 days and have been on Lupron for 8 days.  The nurse called and said everything looked good, e2 was low, everything was normal except my LH was 7 and they like to see it below 4.

I didn't get to ask questions becuase I was running off to a meeting, but do you know why and what it could mean?  I'm not finding a lot on Google. 

Edwina.McDunnough

I would get an explanation from your RE. There is also information on wikipedia about high levels. I'm sorry that your bloodwork came in high.

from here

Luteinizing Hormone (LH)

Day 3

< 7 mIU/ml

A normal LH level is similar to FSH. An LH that is higher than FSH is one indication of PCOS.

mamabear7

Thanks Edwina. I guess I should have asked what my FSH was.  But I can't possibly have PCOS.  My body sucks.

Edwina.McDunnough

I hope it's a fluke. Like my weird really low FSH a few months ago. I found this information too. I guess, it depends on what your levels have been in the past and if there is a trend, and probably a talk with your RE would be the best option.

• anovulation
• ovarian failure
• PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome)
• pituitary disorders
• chromosomal abnormalities

 

To be honest, I don't know much about this.

Are you still able to move forward with your cycle?

patchen30

I'm not sure what the significance of that is, but my LH was over 4 (6.5) at the beginning of my cycle and no one seemed to have an issue w/ it...

Edwina.McDunnough

patchen30:

I'm not sure what the significance of that is, but my LH was over 4 (6.5) at the beginning of my cycle and no one seemed to have an issue w/ it...

and it's been going really nicely!

mamabear7

No, they aren't cancelling and I've never had issues with LH before.  They were hoping to reduce my lupron to 5 units instead of 10.  They are keeping it at 10, the nurse is going to check with my RE and donor nurse tomorrow.

I guess I just wanted the nurse to tell me everything was great, but that's just not my luck. 

I appreciate the feedback.

Edwina.McDunnough

mamabear7:

No, they aren't cancelling and I've never had issues with LH before.  They were hoping to reduce my lupron to 5 units instead of 10.  They are keeping it at 10, the nurse is going to check with my RE and donor nurse tomorrow.

I guess I just wanted the nurse to tell me everything was great, but that's just not my luck. 

That's all exciting news and everything is going great! It sounds like you're in good hands and they're keeping a close eye on things.

albjag

I just wanted to wish you luck!