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I am 56 and I recently went in for a check up. I have never experienced menopausal symptoms any worse than PMS symptoms. My doctor said I have a FSH of 84. My periods have been sporadic one every six months and then one every two months or so for that last few years. My periods are the same and I have breast tenderness prior to when I start. I can still feel when I ovulate as well because my ovary aches and I have a discharge. She is sending me in for a biopsy to determine whether I have uterine cancer. Should I be concerned?
April 9, 2017 - 6:39pmThis Comment
Hello Anonymous,
Your physician is scheduling a biopsy to rule out uterine cancer and that is the right thing to do.
I know it is hard not to worry, but try your best, have the biopsy done and wait for the results.
Wishing you the best,
April 12, 2017 - 10:06amMaryann
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I am 56 yrs old and go about 8 or 9 months with no periods then will bleed heavy on and off constantly for a few months then sop bleeding for another 8 or 9 months. This has happened for the last two years. I just had a Fsh test result of 87.5. Does that mean I'm in menopause or still peri-menopause?
November 28, 2015 - 1:53pmThis Comment
Hello Anonymous,
Your FSH level correspond to that of a woman who is postmenopausal. But, a woman is not considered to have reached menopause until she has gone 12 consecutive months without a period.
What does your gynecologist say?
Regards,
November 30, 2015 - 10:11amMaryann
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I actually had the same question. I am 40 years old and my FSH levels are 84....as of last year when I was tested they may be higher now. Can I still get pregnant?
July 28, 2015 - 3:43pmThis Comment
Hello,
I think it is safe to say that you are postmenopausal and there is no chance of becoming pregnant without using any protection.
Good Health,
April 4, 2012 - 3:59pmMaryann
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Hello Anonymous,
Follicle-stimulating hormone or FSH is a hormone that is released by the anterior pituitary gland. In women, FSH stimulated the production of eggs and a hormone called estradiol during the first half of the menstrual cycle. In men, FSH stimulates the production of sperm.
Normal FSH levels will differ depending on a woman's age. Commonly, normal results are:
females before puberty: 0 to 4.0 mlU/ml
females during puberty: 0.3 to 10.0 mlU/ml
women who are menstruating: 4.7 to 21.5 mlU/ml
postmenopausal women: 25.8 to 134.8 mlU/m
Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. The unit of measurement. mlU/ml means milli international units per milliliter.
Why was a blood test to check your FSH levels ordered? How old are you?
Considering your FSH level is 87.5 and you have not had a period in 2 years, it is possible that you are postmenopausal. Has your doctor spoken with you about this?
Maryann
April 3, 2012 - 4:34pmThis Comment
i am 53 years old. i just want to be sure that there is no chance of becoming pregnant without using any protection.
April 3, 2012 - 8:19pmThis Comment