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Elevated Fsh Levels

Elevated FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) levels in women can indicate various conditions, such as menopause, premature ovarian failure, or ovarian tumors. High FSH levels in men indicate primary testicular failure or Klinefelter syndrome. FSH stimulats the production of eggs in women and sperm in men. However, high levels of FSH can indicate that the ovaries or testes are not functioning properly.

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I am planning to conceive, but my FSH levels are elevated. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, My FSH level was elevated at 12.5 mIU/mL. I have also been taking antidepressants for the past two months. And I was also on tablet Clarithromycin and Amoxicillin last month for helicobacter pylori infection. So is it the cause of the elevated levels of FSH? Also, I have been trying to co...  Read Full »


Dr. Uzma Arqam

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. FSH above ten is normally considered high, but have you tested it on the second day of the menstrual cycle? Have you undergone an anti-mullerian hormone test? It gives you the exact level of ovarian reserves. You can...  Read Full »

I noticed spotting twice, and feel tired. I also have abdominal cramps. Should I be concerned?

Query: Hello doctor, I am an 18-year-old girl. I did not have my periods for the past two months. However, I noticed some brownish spotting twice, which lasted two days. I felt more tired than usual during this period. I felt nauseating every day in the morning and night. I have cramps in the lower part o...  Read Full »


Dr. Balakrishnan R

Answer: Hi, I appreciate you signing up on icliniq.com. You now have exclusive access to expert medical opinion. From your history, I presume you have PCOD ( Polycystic ovarian disease). This is a congenital condition, I mean it is a genetically programmed condition, you get it from your parents. When yo...  Read Full »

I am a 42-year-old woman experiencing fluctuations in female hormones. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am a healthy 42-year-old woman, 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighing 110 pounds, and would like to inquire about fluctuations in female hormones. I am still getting my period, though it is a little bit irregular sometimes. I am concerned about surges in my estradiol, luteinizing hormon...  Read Full »


Dr. Shaikh Sadaf

Answer: Hello, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical related queries. I just read your query and from the report you have attached (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity), it appears that your hormones are variable during different times of the menstrual cycle. All these are perfec...  Read Full »

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