High FSH and just turned 30

[KEL9611]

I was hoping there was somebody out there with an FSH level of 20 that had success working with a RE doctor.  I have just turned 30 and my husband and I have been trying for a few months.  I have regular periods - on the dot every 27 days but I went to my OB/GYN when I did not get a positive result on the OPK kits after trying for a few months.  My doctor started me on Clomid and tried the clomid challenge test.  My FSH level came back at a 20 on both days 3 and 10.  She has referred me to a fertility doctor who I see next week but after reading so many posts on the internet that pregnancy with an FSH level of 20 is nearly impossible I'm EXTREMELY depressed.  Can anybody give me some reasons to be optimistic?

[2010baby]

I am a 40yo, TTC 5+, 1.5 IVF cycles, too many UIUs, FSH over 20 for past 5 years. Last month FSH was 26, did IUI anyway. BFN! Read about wheat grass and decided to try it since I'm at a point I'll try anything within my budget. Been drinking 1 serving a day for about 2-3 weeks. Did another Day 3 FSH and just got the results today. FSH 11 !!! I couldn't believe it!  My FSH dropped 15 Points (as I call them). Give wheat grass a try. It tastes yucky, but if it works...who cares! I am starting another IUI today using injections (max dose). I am so excited, I just had to share!!!    Good luck to us all!

[BabyJazz2010]

I had my first ultrasound today at 6w5d.  Sticky bean is measuring at 7w1d and I got to see and hear its 146 bpm heart rate.  I am SOOoooo happy!

[redhead23]

Ladies - I am so glad I found this forum. I am about to turn 35 in April. I have gone through 2.5 IVF rounds -last one in Jan 2009 was a success, but I mc'd at 7 weeks. Hubby and I took some time off to try naturally, with no success. Seeing a new RE since November. Ist 3-day bw came back FSH of 17.2, and 3-day bw as of Monday was 35???? Yikes. My FSH has gone on the fritz ever since the last IVF cycle a year ago. Which I think explains alot - about 8lb weight gain, forgetfulness, high increase in PMS symptoms - which of course made me think that I was pregnant every month, and my cycles have gotten shorter over the past year, I used to be 28-29 days like clockwork, and this past month, I had a 24 day cycle. Anyway, we are still moving forward with our next (and likely, last ) IVF cycle in about 2 weeks. RE wants to do genetic testing on our embryos to help increase our chances of success.
I have been doing acupuncture for the past 2 years - so other than being incredibly relaxing, I am not sure anything further can be done for me there....
Any words of advice or wisdom would be much appreciated. We are literally at the end of our rope - I am praying God answers our prayers this time...
Many thanks~

[redhead23]

Ladies - I am so glad I found this forum. I am about to turn 35 in April. I have gone through 2.5 IVF rounds -last one in Jan 2009 was a success, but I mc'd at 7 weeks. Hubby and I took some time off to try naturally, with no success. Seeing a new RE since November. Ist 3-day bw came back FSH of 17.2, and 3-day bw as of Monday was 35???? Yikes. My FSH has gone on the fritz ever since the last IVF cycle a year ago. Which I think explains alot - about 8lb weight gain, forgetfulness, high increase in PMS symptoms - which of course made me think that I was pregnant every month, and my cycles have gotten shorter over the past year, I used to be 28-29 days like clockwork, and this past month, I had a 24 day cycle. Anyway, we are still moving forward with our next (and likely, last ) IVF cycle in about 2 weeks. RE wants to do genetic testing on our embryos to help increase our chances of success.
I have been doing acupuncture for the past 2 years - so other than being incredibly relaxing, I am not sure anything further can be done for me there....
Any words of advice or wisdom would be much appreciated. We are literally at the end of our rope - I am praying God answers our prayers this time...
Many thanks~

[BabyJazz2010]

Before I could start treatment with a second RE, I got myself pregnant naturally in January!!!  Just one month after the first RE's donor egg speech.  I am just 5w2d but things are going well so far.  The new RE tells me my beta hcg and progesterone levels are Excellent!  The first RE even called yesterday...facinated with my results.  (the test were being performed through his office and Results were being sent to the second, out of town RE.  First RE got wind of my status.). I will have my first u/s on February 8th.  I'll admit I am afraid.  Based solely on what the first RE told me, I fear it was a bad egg and that something will go wrong eventually.  I'm trying to he positive, however.  I am hopeful.

[BabyJazz2010]

I am down to crying only once or twice per day; much better than two days ago.  I have an appt with another RE in January.  The wait my drive me insane.  I have been on the Internet every free moment I get looking for other women with a high FSH AND a low AMH and I have run across two that have had success with ART.  As I "research" it seems I may have a better chance or getting pregnant naturally.  that's kinda hard to do as a single woman though!  If the next RE is as negative (and insensitive) as the last one, I will still try.  A dear friend that had offered donor sperm is on board for natural fertilization too!  Does that sound horrible?  This is so hard because I had not been trying to get pregnant, EVER.  Not because I didn't want kids but because I didn't have the husband. I was waiting.   I went into that appointment for my results with no clue of anything being THAT wrong with me.  Talk about blindly hitting a wall!   I feel better though because I have decided to not give up.