What does FSH 11 mean?

The cut off values used to say that egg quantity is good, OK, or poor is laboratory dependent. For example, and FSH of 11 in one laboratory may reflect good ovarian reserve – whereas a level of 11 in another lab using a different assay may indicate diminished ovarian reserve. See below for more.

What does a FSH level of 10 mean?

General guidelines are that an FSH level less than 10 is reassuring; 10-14 is borderline, suggesting that time is important; and a level above 14 predicts low success with most fertility treatments.

What is considered high FSH?

While each fertility clinic uses a different assay to measure FSH, most centers say that anything above 15 is considered “abnormal.” On average, patients in the 10-to-15 range, have a 50% lower success rate of bringing home a baby than others in their age group with FSH levels of 9.5 or below.

What do FSH levels tell you?

Sometimes, elevated follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) levels are measured to confirm menopause. When a woman’s FSH blood level is consistently elevated to 30 mIU/mL or higher, and she has not had a menstrual period for a year, it is generally accepted that she has reached menopause.

Is 11 a high FSH level?

The usual level of day 2-5 FSH for a woman who is premenopausal is 10 iu/l or less. Levels between 11 – 29 (and even levels approaching 10 in very young women) while not diagnostic of POI are not normal This generally means that the ovaries are not functioning properly and POI will happen.

Is FSH 12 bad?

FSH levels of 10 to 12 mIU/ml have been used to discriminate participation in IVF. This threshold may exclude a significant number of couples since we have shown pregnancies up to 15 mIU/ml. Clinics should consider their patients’ wishes over their programs published pregnancy rates.

Is FSH 12 high?

Mildly elevated levels such as 10-15 miu can be warning signs of diminished ovarian reserve. Over 20 may be a severe indicator of advanced ovarian aging. Due to a complex feedback mechanism, the FSH levels rise to 30 or more in menopause. Normal FSH ideally is under 10 miu/ml.

What is good FSH level?

What is a normal FSH level for a 45 year old?

Age 33 or under: less than 7.0 mlU/mL (milli-international units per milliliter) Age 33-37: less than 7.9 mIU/mL. Age 38-40: less than 8.4 mIU/mL.

What is a low level of FSH?

If you are a woman, low FSH levels may mean: Your ovaries are not making enough eggs. Your pituitary gland is not working correctly. You have a problem with your hypothalamus, a part of the brain that controls the pituitary gland and other important body functions.

What should your FSH level be?

Before puberty – 0 to 4.0 mIU/mL (0 to 4.0 IU/L) During puberty – 0.3 to 10.0 mIU/mL (0.3 to 10.0 IU/L) Women who are still menstruating – 4.7 to 21.5 mIU/mL (4.5 to 21.5 IU/L) After menopause – 25.8 to 134.8 mIU/mL (25.8 to 134.8 IU/L)

What happens if your FSH level is over 15?

Studies show that if you have high FSH, that could mean you have fewer eggs — your body needs to produce more FSH to mature your follicles. For context, postmenopausal women have consistently high FSH (typically over 25 mIU/mL) — and women with FSH levels over 15 might see less success with in-vitro fertilization (IVF).

What does high FSH mean for a boy?

High FSH levels in boys or girls may mean that puberty is about to start. There is little risk involved with having your blood taken. Veins and arteries vary in size from one person to another and from one side of the body to the other. Taking blood from some people may be more difficult than from others.

What is a follicle stimulating hormone ( FSH ) levels test?

What is a follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) levels test? This test measures the level of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) in your blood. FSH is made by your pituitary gland, a small gland located underneath the brain. FSH plays an important role in sexual development and functioning.

What does FSH mean for a postmenopausal woman?

For context, postmenopausal women have consistently high FSH (typically over 25 mIU/mL) — and women with FSH levels over 15 might see less success with in-vitro fertilization (IVF). What do low FSH levels indicate? If you have low FSH, that likely means you have a normal number of eggs.