High FSH and now normal value?

[Anonymous]

Was your estrogen level tested at the same time as your FSH? If not, then you really cannot get a true reading of your FSH level. An elevated estrogen level will mask your true FSH level and make it look lower than it actually is. Also, your FSH level fluctuates monthly, so variation is expected. FSH is an indicator for how you respond to stim drugs and not whether you ovulate. And, many REs will look at your highest tested level as your indicator for response, regardless of whether you have had lower levels in testing at any point. A true diminished ovarian reserve diagnosis needs to be made as part of a broader workup by a RE and not an OB. You have age and a good follicle count going for you, so I wouldn't be overly concerned at this point. Age trumps FSH for getting pregnant and you have plenty of time on your hands. Good luck!

[Anonymous]

I am the PP... one more thing. As a PP mentioned, all levels need to be tested on day 2 or 3 of your cycle to make any form of diagnosis. Readings at other points in your cycle are meaningless for IF diagnostics.

[Anonymous]

Both tests were done on day 3. Estrogen levels were normal.

I met with my RE today and he said I am fine, that my FSH was fine, my antral follicle count was fantastic with healthy looking ovaries, and that the AMH was lower than what he likes to see, but since the count was so good he is not worried about me and sent me home to try and get pregnant.

So basically he thinks that first 21 value was a fluke or not indicative of my ovarian reserve. He says stress can alter that number too.