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What Is a High Fsh?

FSH stands for Follicle Stimulating Hormone. It is a hormone secreted by the pituitary gland and is responsible for the growth of eggs and sperm in females and males respectively.

  1. What are FSH Levels?

    • FSH levels refer to the amount of eggs a woman has on reserve. A woman’s FSH level can be determined by a simple blood test.

    What Does a High FSH Level Mean?

    • A high FSH level is a sign of infertility. It means a woman’s eggs have diminished in quality or number and it will be very difficult for her to get pregnant.

    How Is It Treated?

    • Most doctors use artificial means to increase FSH levels. Increasing FSH levels in turn forces the body to ovulate or produce more eggs.

    Considerations

    • If increasing FSH levels does not work, then donor eggs will have to be used in order for a woman to become pregnant.

    FSH Testing

    • An FSH test is usually taken on the second or third day of a woman’s menstrual cycle. This helps give the doctor a more accurate reading.

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