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Is FSH Level Of 4.2 On Day 3 Of Menstrual Cycle Normal?

Posted on Thu, 26 Feb 2015

Question: I really hope you can help me. Let me start from the beginning I am 39 years of age, never used any kind of contraception and have never been pregnant. I was never sexually active until I was 26 years of age and then it would only be maybe 3 times a year. We have been more sexually active the past 6 months about twice a week. I have only ever had one partner and that is my current husband.

I got married in July 2012 and we decided we wanted to try for a baby. We have never been consistent with intercourse.

I really want to conceive naturally, do you really see this can happen for us? I am overweight. My husband has 20 cigarettes a day and drinks within the alcoholic guidelines (lager or bitter).

I have seen a Gynaecologist who sees no problems in me conceiving and says I have a good egg reserve for my age. My Day 3 FSH was 4.2. I am going to bed every night crying thinking I will never conceive naturally.

I usually have a regular bleeding pattern 24-28 day cycles. Never have pain or any kind of problem
I can’t afford anything privately it will have to be on NHS my own GP won’t refer me as he thinks I am panicking over nothing.
I have a Clearblue Fertility Monitor, do you see this will help?

1. Is my FSH on day 3 of 4.2 normal?
2. Do you agree the fertility monitor is a good diagnosis for ovulating?
3. Do you see I can conceive naturally?
4. Can I have an infertility check for myself and if so how do I go about this?
5. Any suggestions please to help me achieve what I really want.
6. Am I stressing out too much?

If Clearblue fertility monitor shows 3 bars do I:

1. Ovulate
2. Release an egg
3. Should I conceive naturally
Another thing that confuses me is Fertility Monitor shows Ovulation, but Ovulation strips do not. I think I am getting myself into a Frenzy and should just use the Fertility Monitor and forget ovulation test strips. What are your thoughts please?

Answered by Dr. Som Biswas (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes you can conceive

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I can understand your concerns.

Let me answer all your questions.

1) your FSh is normal and clearblue monitor helps.

2) fertility monitor is relatively good but not 100% accurate.

3) yes you can conceive naturally.

4) yes you can get sonographies and AMH levels to check fertility.

5) regular unprotected intercourse with a positive mind .

6) yes you are stressing too much.

7) clearblue means you released egg which is same as ovulating.

8) just use the fertility monitor

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Som Biswas (2 days later)

Thank you so you really do think I am panicking over nothing and I have just been unfortunate to not conceive. I have started using my fertility monitor today

Answered by Dr. Som Biswas (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You are worried

Detailed Answer:
Dear,

I think that you are worried.

Anxiety will just affect your fertility.

You have chances of being pregnant.

Regards,

Dr Som MD

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T