CD3 and 7DPO test results - and opinions wanted

liz4paws · September 2011

My OB?s Nurse called with the results of my CD3/7DPO blood work. If it matters any, both samples were drawn a day later (CD4 and 8DPO) since the lab was closed on Sunday. The OB Nurse said that my OB was ?suspicious of PCOS?, and that I should be seen by an endocrinologist right away. I clarified ?Do you mean reproductive endocrinologist?? and she said ?No, just the endocrinologist.? Keep in mind that this particular nurse told me the other day I ?clearly don?t ovulate based on progesterone levels? yet my FF charts show that I do, so I?m already questioning her credibility and advice. And of course, I would love to know what you ladies think so I have two questions you:

1) For those of you familiar with PCOS, do these results look indicative of PCOS and do you have any input on what these might mean?

2) I called an Reproductive Endocrinologist office they said they definitely treat PCOS. So If you were in my shoes, would you just go straight to an RE or see the regular endocrinologist instead? Let me know your thoughts.

Here are my results -

Out of normal range:

(8DPO) Progesterone 4.7 (low)

Fasting Glucose 125 (high)

Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG) 16 (low)

Estradiol (E2) 23 (low)

Within normal range:

Prolactin 22.2

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) 3.4

Glycohemoglobin / Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) ? 6%

Dehydroepi-androsterone Sulfate (DHEAS) 166

Total Testosterone 39

Calculated free testosterone 1

Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) 7.5

mlynb · September 2011

I find this website to be helpful for interpreting b/w results

https://www.fertilityplus.org/faq/hormonelevels.html

jessican08 · September 2011

I'm so sorry to hear you may be dealing with PCOS. I would head over to a RE, not just an endocrinologist, since your goal is getting PG. GL!

MySweetBaboo · September 2011

https://www.fertilityplus.org/faq/hormonelevels.html

This link has some good information and what it may mean. My OB and RE like TSH under 2 to conceive.

At a glance, your levels look like you are a good candidate for ovulation induction. I would go to the RE. I was sent to an endo when I was pg due to my thyroid levels being high (perfectly normal in pregnancy) and they treated me like a new species. Had no clue. Good luck!

brookelynpaisley · September 2011

I don't know anything about your test results, but I would go to an RE, not a regular endo. You're trying to reproduce, and potentially have a reproductive issue. Hence, you need to work with a specialist who deals with reproduction

liz4paws · September 2011

I knew you ladies would have good info. I went ahead and made an appointment with my OB for Friday, and also with an RE for next Tuesday. I am excited because the RE and center I found is highly reviewed, near my house, covered by insurance, and was able to get me in fast. And the person I made the appointment with on the phone was very nice! Sometimes thats hard to come by. Anyway, thank you. I don't know what I'd do without y'all!

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