I am just about to turn 35, for context.
I was extremely lucky to have a healthy daughter in 2021 after some horrendous miscarriages - (which now I wonder whether it was a sign my ovaries were on a downward spiral but we'll never know).
I didn't BF for long (around 10 weeks and only exclusively for about a month) but my periods took forever to return. I kept saying to the Dr that something wasn't right but got told just to wait.
My periods did eventually return (after about 8 months) and then I had 5 normal cycles. All of a sudden I had 4 very long 40 day cycles. I have had some day 3 tests done and an initial 'diagnosis' of POI - pending a repeat of the tests.
My results were:
FSH: 22.7 (with post meno being 25)
LH: 16.5
Testosterone: 0.8
Prolactin: 124
Sex hormone binding globulin: 22.7
I also had a scan of my ovaries, my left one has basically completely shrivelled up and my right one is only 2.4ml.
The left one has always been small and this is the first time ever someone has found it on a scan so taking that with a pinch of salt.
I am so mad I didn't push the GP before when I knew something wasn't right but nothing I can do now.
I have been getting 'regular' periods in that I haven't fully missed one they just seem to regularly come at around 40 days. Not getting any menopausal symptoms at all.
I have an underactive thyroid but the levels are well under 2.
I am taking lots of supplements, eating a healthy diet and doing regular exercise.
I am extremely happy and grateful that I have my lovely daughter and I was actually on the fence about TTC for another but having now essentially having the choice taken from me, it's making me want to try everything I can.
My husband and I are 100% happy if our daughter is all we get and we know that although this situation is crappy, it would be much worse if we didn't have her, so we are not considering IVF, egg donation or adoption. He has made it clear he is willing to have sex twice a day if necessary to try to get pregnant (lol) but we have only started trying this month since finding out the news.
I just wanted to start a support and sharing post for anyone in the same boat, but would also love to hear positive stories from others who have been in my position