Monday, May 2, 2011

Labwork back

So here are the results (the ideal or preferred # is in parenthesis):

FSH = 6.1 (<10)
LH = 8.1
LH/FSH ratio = 1.33 (<2)
Estradiol = 48 (<75)
Testosterone = 48 (2-45) (my previous level was 103)
DHEA Sulfate = 304 (40-325)
Insulin = 7 (<17)
Glucose = 68 (normal)

Basically, everything except the testosterone are in the normal range. This is really good news. I am happiest about the insulin levels. This means that I am no longer technically insulin resistant, although I do need to stay on my meds (for who knows how long) to maintain this. Or at least to get me to loose a lot more weight to get to a point where maybe I don't need meds.

What this means for fertility? NOTHING! I really thought that if I could get some of these levels down, my body would start ovulating like normal. But apparently no. My ultrasound clearly showed polycystic ovaries, and my specialist just says that even though my levels are decreased, I will still have problems ovulating and getting pregnant. Sigh.

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