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    Posted: 30 August 2009 at 4:22pm
Hi everyone
Can someone please explain what FSH levels mean in regards to fertility?

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Hi mtjt, I have no idea re your question sorry but just wanted to say "Hi"

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I think its a measure of "ovarian reserves", so indicates how many eggs are left, or perhaps how good the eggs that are left are. But I'm not sure exactly, and I can't help with whats a good level - I don't know if higher or lower is better even. Sorry!
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Higher levels of FSH indicate lower ovarian reserve, can't remember exact levels, mine where about 10 and my FS thought they were getting a bit high.

There is a new test AMH that is a better indicator though.

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Hi there FSH ...best levels are 1-9 and they indicate ovarian reserves. However...at the same time they test estradiol so even if you have a low (good) score for FSH if your estradiol is high it might be masking a higher FSH level.

Hope that helps. I have a different problem...FSH is ok , LH is ok and estradiol is low and Im not sure what to do about that!
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They basically measure the levels of follicle stimulating hormones in your body. The more you have, the harder your body is having to work to produce eggs (i.e. the fewer eggs you have left to produce). from what I understand, levels higher than 15 are a problem, although under 10 is ideal. I'm not an expert, though, my problems haven't extended to that area yet.

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thanks for all your posts.
Another question...
Do you know if their is any way to "reduce" the levels of your FSH?
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Hi mtjt, gosh if I knew a definite way to lower FSH I'd be doing it with mine at 17!!! Apparently it can fluctuate every month.

When I was researching it there were some ads from the states about natural supplements etc but I didn't venture into it too much. Some people have said acupuncture can help too.

However my specialist is happy for me to do another round with my current FSH as I responded well (8 embryos) last time round, so I'm not too concerned at this stage.

Sorry can't really be of help it's just what our body decides to do!!
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