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Been told to test, FSH, LH and E2..................What are these tests?!

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rmm · 19/02/2008 08:12

And how do i know whether i have passed or failed at them?
I feel like i'm back in high school facing exams and the worst thing is i dont know what pass and fail is.
Any info would be much appreciated. I have tried to google it but now even more confused.

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Nancy66 · 19/02/2008 08:37

These are blood tests which need to be taken around day 2 or 3 of your cycle - ie when you have your period and are typically at your 'heaviest flow.'
They are basic fertility and hormone level tests that will tell you and doctors whether there is a hormonal imbalance - ie something like PCOS and how healthy your ovarian reserve is.
The doctors will talk you through your results.
As a basic guide, FSH should ideally be below level 9 - LH should never be higher and I'm not too sure about E2 (oestrogen).
If you're getting tested it makes sense to also test your progesterone levels later on in your cycle (around day 21) as this will show whether or not you ovulate.

rmm · 20/02/2008 12:43

Thanks hun!!
Atleast now i'll know.
The doctor also mentioned the E2 test on Day 12 and after that i thin k my brain just shut down!!!

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