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mrsd64
mrsd64

Hello Everyone

I recently had full bloods done and one of the tests done was the FSH.

When i initally went back and got my results the Dr just said all my results were fine apart from the FSH which was high. I did not realise at the time there is a number attached to the reading. Anyhow i finally called in the Docs today and was told my FSH is 94.8 and according to the internet it means im post menopausal!  can anyone confirm if this is correct or not?

I do suffer with flushes and everytime i get one im filled with dread sad  i put it down to anxiety. i also have sleep issues and many other minor issues.

To me im suffering bad with meopause but tbh i know i really am lucky compared to most. I keep trying to tell myself that and im sure it helps along with all the vitamins i take.

I wish you all a lovely weekend

Mrs D xx

 

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  • jayneejay
    jayneejay mrsd64

    Posted

    hi MrsD

    welcome to my world 😊

    Female:

    Before puberty: 0 - 4.0 mIU/ml

    During puberty: 0.3 - 10.0 mIU/ml

    Women who are still menstruating: 4.7 - 21.5 mIU/ml

    After menopause: 25.8 - 134.8 mIU/ml

  • jayneejay
    jayneejay mrsd64

    Posted

    MrsD

    I take it you have no periods anymore 

    and havent for over a year 

    then your post menopause 

    jay xx

    • mrsd64
      mrsd64 jayneejay

      Posted

      Jay

      I had a period in January 2013 then a 2 day one in January 14!

      Im hoping that it does mean im post. If not hopefully i will stay period free for 3/4 month smile

      Thanks for all your vitamin help Jay xx

       

    • jayneejay
      jayneejay mrsd64

      Posted

      hi Mrs D

      sounds like your on the way..

      but you need a one year no periods and ideally FSH 100 or over 

      so maybe this will happen soon

      jay xx

  • liz53953
    liz53953 mrsd64

    Posted

    Hi mrs d stay lucky with your symptoms yes the feeling if dread is normal before a hot flush I have dread feeling not quite right or as if I'm going to be sick. Then along comes the flush. Did you ask for a FSH  I've never had one maybe it's worth having it what else does it tell you ? 
    • jayneejay
      jayneejay liz53953

      Posted

      Hi Liz

      the FSH blood test can be near always negative result of menopause  if women still have periods..

      as hormones are erractic up and down, spiking highs etc..

      my first one years ago came back normal and doc explained this and said i was in peri menopause ..

      years later ( i had a 9-10 year peri ) i had  another FSH test

      that said menopause state.. But not post menopause..

      some docs say FSH over 100 is post menopause .. ( on average ) 

      With one year no periods is post menopause ..

      accurate FSH tend only to show accurate results when periods decline to approx 2-3 a year approx..

      and after one year no periods

      jay xx  

       

    • mrsd64
      mrsd64 liz53953

      Posted

      Hi Liz

      No i did not ask i went to my Dr due to the symptoms i was having and she just ran full blood tests.

      I dont feel sick im just filled with dread and want to cry sad

      Do you still have periods??

      Jay is good with all her knowledge. smile

      xx

    • jayneejay
      jayneejay mrsd64

      Posted

      hi MrsD

      i had my last period last sept 2013 

      like you thats when my anxiety kicked in and tears 

      just the same after my last period 

      the 150mg B6 took my anxiety away.. Worked well for me ..

      I still get tearful sometimes MrsD .. On occassion..and more sensitive some times 

      ours symptoms are so similar ..

      i don't feel sick either i only felt sick while still having peri periods and always a week before one and a blasting headache

      the last two periods were the worst for feeling sick and migraines like never before lasting days and nights

      jayxx 

       

    • liz53953
      liz53953 mrsd64

      Posted

      No mrs d not had periods since hysterectomy eleven years ago when I look back now periods a blessing this is a curse !! 
    • mrsd64
      mrsd64 jayneejay

      Posted

      Jay

      I take the B6 & B12 now thanks for the advice.

      I suffer with what i believe is a frozen shoulder and achey joints but i just try to forget about them.

      I can cope with the issues i have i just pray they do not get any worse!

      MrsD xx

       

    • jayneejay
      jayneejay liz53953

      Posted

      Liz

      FSH info... 

      FSH is secreted from the anterior pituitary gland. It functions in the regulation of the human reproductive system. The hormone is responsible for regulating the production of estrogen and progesterone within the ovaries. FSH, along with estrogen and inhibin (produced in the ovaries), are crucial for regulating a women’s menstrual cycle.

      Men require FSH for proper development of the gonads and sperm production. Other hormones that work in tandem with FSH in the reproductive system are luteinizing hormone (LH), human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH).

      The Purpose of the FSH Level Test

      An FSH level test uses human serum taken from a blood sample to measure the body’s level of FSH.

      In women, the most common reasons for an FSH level test include:

      assessing infertility problems 

      assessing irregular menstrual cycles  

      diagnosing disorders of the pituitary gland or diseases involving the ovaries

    • mrsd64
      mrsd64 liz53953

      Posted

      Liz

      It may be worthwhile going to your Dr and asking for a FSH test done. Im no expert in fact in know very little.

      Do you suffer badly? xx

    • liz53953
      liz53953 mrsd64

      Posted

      Hi Mrd d I think we all do in one way or another I have the soreness and dryness of the vagina ( such joy) plus the hot sweats and vulvadynia so a hat trick all in all . 
    • jayneejay
      jayneejay mrsd64

      Posted

      hi MrsD

      yes me too, had aches and stiffness etc..

      still do on occasion ..

      again the B6 helped no end..

      your right there, dont dwell and try and carry on and just cope.

      have a smile and enjoy life ..

      the menopause just happens whether we like it or not

      we just find out own ways to make the symptoms easier.

      when we know thats why we feel the way we do ( menopause )  .. We seem to find that more reassuring and carry on 😏

      take care MrsD 

      jay xx

       

    • liz53953
      liz53953 jayneejay

      Posted

      Hi jay thanks for info on FSH gosh you are a mine of brilliant info. X 
    • jayneejay
      jayneejay mrsd64

      Posted

      I think Liz said she had a hysterectomy ... 

      so FSH blood wont work for ovary store of FSH levels 

      ( Follicle Stimulating Hormone ) 

      jay xx

       

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