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Re: FSH/LH Ratio?From: Virginia (anonymous@obgyn.net)Sun, 24 Feb 2002 12:39:03 -0600 (CST)
At Fri, 22 Feb 2002, Belle wrote: > >I am usually familiar with international levels on lab tests but for FSH >and LH there is only one level listed in my references. It is an >international unit (IU). > >While each lab has its own norms, they are usually only a few points off >of the other labs. The normal, average level for FSH is between 5 and >30 mIU/ml (depending on your time of month, I have listed the high and >low values - mid-cycle: 15 - 30 mIU/ml). LH is usually between 5 and 60 >mIU/ml (again depending on your menstural cycle, midcycle: 30-60 >mIU/ml). Are you possibly going menapausal? That is the only thing that >I can think of that would account for the high LH. Is this some sort of >error? The ratio is way off. > >As you can see, FSH rises in mid-cycle just as LH does. The ratio >should stay the same even though the actual numbers do not. > >I am so sad that you had that experience with the GTT. Many people do. >What has your doctors said about that reaction? > >At Fri, 22 Feb 2002, Virginia wrote: >> >>Im very confused, and I could really use some input from anyone who can >>help. Ive recently been told by an M.D that my Fsh/Lh ratio is almost >>6:1. Now I know that this could suggest PCOS, but I still have a >>question. Although the ratio is high, I am still within the normal >>range for each seperate hormone ( I think it was taken mid cycle). My >>Fsh was 12.3, and my LH was 74. Does the ratio diagnosis only apply >>during certain times of the month? I have experienced missed >>periods,weight gain, and an awful response to sugar and starches despite >>my craving them. A glucose intolerance test was inconclusive because >>after I drank the syrup I became light headed and fainted during blood >>work. Anyone who could offer an opinion, please do. > >-- >Hope this helps, > >Belle >
-- WOW! Thanks so much to everyone who has given m some advice. To answer your question, I am 27 yrs. old, so I hope this is not a sign of menopause. Geez, that would really stink huh? The only thing that I could think of was that this problem began when I underwent steroid therapy for a hearing loss in 98. I was fine until then. After that I began to gain, have irregular periods, and not feel or look quite myself. I have suspected for some time that my GYN. is incompetent. That is why I am taking this elsewhere. I'll let you know how this works out. Thank you again.
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