High FSH Levels

[Cruis2211]

I just found out that I have an abnormally high FSH level. It's 12.5 and I'm 37. My doctor is not too hopeful about my conceiving and has refered me to a specialist. The specialist's nurse told me as I was making the appointment that my levels were so high, I would have a really hard tiem getting pregant and not to get my hopes up. Has anyone had levels like these or a similar problem. I'm so unhappy right now and can't stop thinking about it:

[lola9]

I am 34 and I am pregnant (5 weeks) and I had a fsh 12.3 after clomid challenging test, the rest of the hormone values were fine. I got pregnant in the first cycle of femara and gonal f and timed intercourse. Don't lose your hope and faith.

[Sunnieraez]

I haven't had a period in 3 months...Got concerned (I had been diagnosed last year w/Hashimoto and take synthroid .50mcg  Otherwise in great health.  Could spare to lay off the snacking and get on the treadmill more often!) so I went for a dr. visit and to my shock, my FSH very high 70.  I looked back at my previous labs (I go to an endo. for TSH, T4, T3, etc. every 3 months for check-ups) and they were 10 and 11 at my last check-ups.  Is it possible for FSH to spike this drastically?  I know that I am getting older-33.  We want to have a family but haven't started trying.  My gyn and endo. sent me to a reproductive end. and he wants to aggressively monitor me-he did not want to discuss why this is just how to treat it.  I am so oblivious to what this is all about but I am clear on the fact that I may be in a dire situation if we want a family (if I am blessed to even get pregnant).  Does anyone have any similiar situations? I mean, could I be in peri menopause? I have had my period monthly up till now.  Thanks for your time and advice to anyone who shares their experience with me!

[Mona93]

What dosages of femara and gonal f did you take and on which days of the cycle did you start?  I went through IVF with consequnt progesterone supplementation but miscarried at 11 weeks.  HCG levels were low from the start and they could not find the embryo at 11 weeks.  I need a different avenue.

[sagermom]

I'm 42, and just found out when going in to discuss IUIs (successful IUI/pregnancy 2 years ago) that my FSH is 22.5.  I was devastated.  But researching and not giving up - ordered "Inconceivable" a few days ago, so looking forward to reading that and doing whatever it takes to get another shot and pregnancy.

[katydid74]

I will have to check out that "Inconceivable" book.  I'm in a similar situation.  Age 33.  FSH level 30.5.  I had no idea there was a problem until I had one irregular period and called my ob/gyn.  Next thing I knew, I'm at the infertility specialist hearing that my levels are traditionally considered untreatable; my only option might be egg donation.  My doctor is great; he's running lots of tests to uncover the reason and is willing to try fertility treatment anyway.  Just wondering if anyone else out there has had success with a live birth after an fsh level this high.  

[Sunnieraez]

Did your doc figure out anything? I am in similiar situation.  Very weird.  I got one wacky cycle and I was also sitting right where you were.  Came right out of left field.   My doc put me on estrace and i produced follicles on my own...so you know, I mean, it is a tough thing to hear but there are ways around it if you have the right doc.  I hope u are in good hands and have a good doc and helpful support system.  I know how you feel.