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chrisloveskellyWed227184 · April 2014

Well I never imagined myself having to post in this forum, like most people here I'm sure. I went to my ob/gyn to discuss family planning, and she recommended blood work to assess my hormone levels. I had the test done on day 2 of menstruation, and received the results on Friday. My LH level was .1 and my FSH was .9. I haven't even had the opportunity to discuss the results with my doctor yet. The office lady said they just want me to repeat the results next month. This levels seem insanely low. Anyone else here have this problem? And if so, what treatments were successful for you? I am thinking I need to see a reproductive endocrinologist sooner rather than later at this point. Any advice and encouragement would be appreciated. Thanks!

BunnyBerry · April 2014

I'm sorry I have no knowledge or experience related to your #s yet (scheduled to text next month). I just wanted to say I'm sorry you do have to come here, and I hope you are here a short time - but welcome!

I do recommend working with an RE, as it gives me a lot of relief knowing a specialist is working with us! Will you get an HSG to check uterus and tubes, and CD23 bloodwork to check ovulation and hormones? I only ask in case you are anxious not to spend an extra cycle testing. Good luck!

Lillovebug79 · April 2014

As PP said, FSH stands for follicle stimulating hormone. It is important in the maturation of eggs and can indicate ovarian reserve. But FSH alone isn't the best indicator of your ovarian reserve or the quality of your eggs. Although it seems your level is lower than average, it may not mean anything. I believe the normal range is around 1.4-10. I'm sure your doctor will be looking at the whole picture.

If you are under 35 and have been trying for a year or are over 35 and have been trying for 6 months, I definitely recommend seeing a reproductive endocrinologist!! Don't waste your time with an OB. If you haven't been trying for that amount of time, you may not have any issues. It can take up to a year for a couple to conceive. But if you aren't having periods, I would definitely see your OB.
I'm sorry you are here but welcome and good luck!

Kc923 · April 2014

Thank you all for the encouragement and advice. I am 30, and my husband and I have only been TTC for about 6 months. You might think I am a bit premature with my worries, but my periods have always been extremely light. I was on oral contraceptives for 10+ consecutive years until stopping last November. Since then my periods continued to be light but are now also irregular. I spoke with the nurse practitioner at my on/gyn office today and instead of repeating the blood work as they initially suggested, they now want to do a transvaginal ultrasound and then repeat the blood work in 3-4 months. I'm not really su

jennycam · April 2014

I don't think your worries are premature at all, I am 31 and DH and I have been trying unsuccessfully for 7 months now. I saw a RE and had my initial visit and blood work done last week which was routine infectious disease etc but also my AMH which came back fantastic in their words. Awaiting CD1 now to go and get my other hormones tested and schedule the HSG(yippie) and SA drop off. Basically I think you need to be proactive with what and want and if you feel you need a little extra help then go for it! Best wishes for a short stay:-)

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