Fsh levels and estradiol. Need advice

[Trishy74]

I totally hear what you are saying really I do. It just kills me that my friends are so fertile and I've never been so that's why it's bothering me so much. It's like it's never come easy for me. KWIM? I'm not looking for sympathy or anything. Guess I just assumed after I got preggo right away last time it would happen again for me.

I actually just called fertility dr office to get their opinion on starting coenzyme q10 bc I'd hate to start it and then have them tell me I shouldn't have done that. So I'm waiting for a call back. That was my moms thought that maybe the antibiotics affected the blood test level. I know I'm turning 40 although I don't really feel like I am. I have OCD bad. Been diagnosed and on meds in the past in my younger years. That's why I'm like this. Not in anything now bc I handle it better than I did at one time believe it if not. Lol.

So ill wait for the dr to call to see about coenzyme q10. When I said about le diet and shorter cycles I didn't mean that it caused fsh levels higher I know the change in cycles are usually positive towards getting a girl but I meant maybe its all coincidental that fsh levels rose higher and cycles shorter. Who knows if fsh levels truly caused cyclr change or if le diet did since that a positive sign for a girl. I do have in the back of my mind to start a prenatal maybe even once a week but am holding off on it for now. I know I discontinued my vitamin d but I've been normal with my numbers for over a year. No longer deficient.

So I will ask dr about coenzyme, zinc and iodine. I know you said coq10 possibly sways girl. Just wondering why you feel this way?

Thanks for having patience with me. Appreciate it.

Trishy, I think you are grasping at straws looking for a quick fix, and ignoring the elephant in the room here. the issue is that you're 40. All the rest of the stuff, whether you were on meds or what your diet is; your cycle did NOT go from 28 days to 26 because LE Diet is making your FSH shoot up, it simply doen't work like that. The issue is age. And it's not an insurmountable issue either but I dont' think it's good for your sway in terms of the Mary-Martha stuff, to be obsessing over "was it this, was it that, what happened 3 years ago" - KWIM?? And certainly not good to be misdiagnosing the problem and focusing on things that ahve nothing to do with the core issue here.

Forget what happened 3 years ago. That has nothing to do with what is happening now and was totally down to the prolactin and none of it matters. Past results do not predict future success/failure here.

Re diet, I am working on a more fertility-friendly LE and trying to get that out to you guys as soon as I can. I do not think that LE is by nature bad for fertility but you may need to bump it back on the empty carbs for some people. That having been said, I got my girl at 41 1/2 eating tons of empty carbs so I do know it's possible but may not be best for everyone.

I do not recommend start taking a prenatal because of this. The thing that helps the most in terms of egg quality is hte high dose folic which you are already taking. 150 IU iodine may help you sustain a pregnancy when one occurs and I recommend that as long as it's ok with your doctor (I know you've been on some medication and had some health issues, so I think you ought to have it cleared with a doctor first). If you WANT to add in Coq10, that's ok. and I have some people add in zinc 8-15 mg 3x a week and you may do this if you so desire. But most other nutrients just aren't proven to even help with egg quality much if at all and I hate to see you feel so panicked over something that is totally normal for your age, that you throw away a sway trying to take things that aren't even going to help.

Re DHEA, I do not recommend that for anyone swaying pink. It raises T levels and I personally think that it may cause problems for as many people as it helps.

I know it's not as "sexy" as starting a "magic fertility pill" but the real solution is just to keep TTC every month and wait for the golden egg. If you're truly ready just to get pg then switch to SMEP to be in for best shot at conception and add Preseed for even better odds. If you're not ready to do that, then I would stop poring over what happened when and looking for the magic fertility pill, because the obsession is going to hurt your sway way more than switching to SMEP ever could.

[atomic sagebrush]

coq10 may lower blood sugar and thus ~may~ sway pink possibly to some extent when used with LE Diet

[Trishy74]

Thanks AS. Drs office called back and said not to start anything yet bc dr wants to meet with me and discuss options in regard to taking supps and procedures. I know the office I have appt with for fertility is fsh friendly. Made sure when I booked the appt bc I didn't want to waste my time at a clinic that would turn me away if I wasn't going to use donor eggs. So ill bring him my questions about supps you informed me about; iodine, zinc and coq10.

I know you mentioned femara to me by pm yesterday. Does that sway in any way shape or form?

[nuthinbutpink]

They are likely going to discuss clomid or even injectibles.

[Trishy74]

NBP I was under the impression that clomid is not good for elevated fsh levels. I don't understand why you think they would suggest this if clomid isn't good for that? Read many things online which stated for my age not good. Injectables? Guess id have to overcome it. Never had to give myself injections before. Is femara injectable?

They are likely going to discuss clomid or even injectibles.

[nuthinbutpink]

What are you hoping to get out of the appointment? Are you wanting to try IVF? IUI?

[nuthinbutpink]

This is a great read about IVF and supplements-

Does taking supplements help IVF patients ?

[Trishy74]

I was hoping they could tell me some supps to take and whatever tecommrndations they may have and then maybe try on my own and if nothing do iui. I also wanted an opinion from them in husbands sperm count etc. I also would like a full panel of bloods drawn like last time. I just felt like I need a little guidance from experts.

I would do ivf as last resort if i was able to used own eggs. Guess I have confidence in them bc they picked up my issue three years ago and got preggo right away thereafter.

What are you hoping to get out of the appointment? Are you wanting to try IVF? IUI?

[nuthinbutpink]

Well, when I did my testing for IVF I was told that IVF would not work for me. I had 3 kids all conceived within the first month trying. My FSH was high and I had a low AFC. I was 33.

I took every supplement I could read about plus DHEA. DHEA is the only one with a real human study actually. I know co q 10 is being prescribed by RE's now.

The thing is swaying and improving fertility do not mix! If you want a sibling for your son, you have to leave swaying behind and do whatever needs to be done.

Eat a healthy diet. Take some vitamins and ask your doctor about DHEA. I hope you're able to get some help like you did last time!

[Trishy74]

Oh wow you were so young when you were diagnosed. Sorry to hear that. Oh I meant to add to my list above to ask about dhea. Thanks for the reminder! I know lots of ppl say that with high fsh fertility drs basically turn you away but I know this practice doesn't do that for elevated fsh. I actually saw good reviews from women who were prescribed supps and conceived on her own after all other clinics turned her away. So that gives me a level of confidence that they would be giving different options. Once I get a full blood panel done ill feel like a thousand times better bc that's how they caught my prolactin last time. I hated having to call my gyno and asking him to send me for different tests sporadically. I know here they will do everything the day I am there. Also would live to get ultrasoubd to see antrical follicles. I love my obgyn but I just felt so much better when I had specialists helping me last time.

I asked AS about starting to change my way of eating (away from le diet) and she didn't feel it makes a difference really. She said she didnt think le diet effected fsh negatively but not snacking and skipping a meal does help egg quality according to her research. I am eating lots of carbs lately which I can't deny I usually always have but usually work more chicken or red meat or even eggs into my diet before starting le diet which I've pretty much have cut out or have like once every 3 weeks. I still eat cheese here and there though and have egg whites like every couple weeks. ive never been so vegetarian before in my life. Was never a big dairy lover either aside from ice cream but have cut that back too. I'm sure I'm going to be asked if I started a prenatal. While I did before finding le diet I stopped it in September. Also was on vit d for a year bc of deficiency found in 2012 but hsve been normal now for over a year. I do often wonder if maybe taking a prenatal will help with fsh number but just don't want to screw up how good I've been on diet until dr says it will help with my fsh. Believe me if they tell me its in my best interest to start that bc it could help me with fsh I'm willing to start it back up. I do want another baby and want to give my son a sibling but at the same time want to try for the girl unless dr tells me otherwise. I know it sounds naive! It's just that this will be my last if I can even have another pregnancy. Ultimately though a healthy baby is whet really matters.

I will question dr about diet too. I read online high carbs doesn't help or high sugar but I don't know what to believe. Ive slways had an issue curbing sweets or craving for chocolate. So I will def ask. I also want to ask about accupuncture as I read that helps with circulation. I know my hands and feet are extremely cold this winter. I'm usually always cold but never like this. However I've lost 10 lbs so maybe bc I'm thinner and not much insulation left I think that's another reason I'm freezing.

Well, when I did my testing for IVF I was told that IVF would not work for me. I had 3 kids all conceived within the first month trying. My FSH was high and I had a low AFC. I was 33.

I took every supplement I could read about plus DHEA. DHEA is the only one with a real human study actually. I know co q 10 is being prescribed by RE's now.

The thing is swaying and improving fertility do not mix! If you want a sibling for your son, you have to leave swaying behind and do whatever needs to be done.

Eat a healthy diet. Take some vitamins and ask your doctor about DHEA. I hope you're able to get some help like you did last time!