perimenopausal

[monkey36]

Hello out there- help!

I had a random blood test as I had 2 periods in one month and felt bloated. It was not carried out on day 2/3 of menstrual cycle. I am 45 and have only missed the occasional period (once a year over last few years). No other menopausal symptons. I was not prepared for such a high reading of FSH level (67.6). Doctor asked if I was still having periods and whetehr I was other symptons - like hot flushes. "Yes" and "no" in that order, I replied.

Doctor realised that I was a upset as I am/was (probably unrealistically now) TTC. Cannot believe the result as I have felt so much more energised since I topped up my vitamin D levels which were very low a few months ago . In fact, I feel fab- skin and hair great; and v. slim (not that I deserve to be given the lack of exercise - although I do intend to start).

It's so hard to accept that I am about to enter the menopause. My mum is no longer with me to help guide me through this and no one seems to talk about it- its like taboo. I would sincerley like some some support and news if anyone at my age ith high FSH has ever managed to have a baby. I have on DS - now 11- so I am one of many privileged women blessed with the gift of a child.

Don't know whetehr to laugh or cry - wandering around like a mad woman.

BW
Monkey 36

Update- I had another blood test in Oct 2011 on day 3 of my period ( mid cycle before)and the FSH and LH were better - in fact my doctor said That I had a few more years yet before I had to worry about any perimenopausal systems - so it just goes to show that it is vital that you get the test done on day 1-3 of your cycle otherwise you will get a shock. I knew deep down that although I had missed a period and was feeling low that I was not exhibiting signs of the time of change. I would not mind another child but you know what - if it does not happen well - that's life !

@monkey36

Hi. I know this is an old thread. I’m 41 and TTC second. My last fsh reading at 24 was high when tried to do estrogen priming. My cycle was cancelled.

Do you mind telling me what your fsh was when retested? I’m so scared to get mine retested?

Thanks