Hi all. would just like some advice really and what people think. I'm 38 and have been trying to conceive for 13 months now with no luck. i had my first appointment at NHS infertility clinic a couple of months ago where they found i have 2 or 3 ovarian cysts. Iv'e been having irregular periods for 18 months now and my period is lighter and shorter than it used to be. The nurse said i have a hormone imbalance as both my estradiol and LH levels were elevated. she said this could be caused by the cysts and the reason why my cycles are irregular. My FSH level came back at the normal range. my progesterone is low and i'm not ovulating. I had a high FSH 8 months ago when i had tests at my doctor surgery, it was 20. The doctor said this indicated borderline menopause. i went back to the doctor this week, i haven't another appointment at infertility clinic until end of november. The doctor who i saw the other day says she isn't sure what's going on. She says FSH levels can flucuate wildly at the start of the menopause and so my last low FSH didn't necessarily mean it was accurate. I'm so confused!!! for the past couple of years i have been getting what i think could be menopausal symptoms. Irregular periods, a bit of vaginal dryness, needing to wee a lot, palpitations, feeling hot in bed at night, mood swings, anxiety and hair loss on my head. Could all this be caused by cysts or is it more likely early menopause ? I'm shocked really if it is menopause as i'm still fairly young at 38 and i used to be super-fertile! I had 4 children within 7 years, so i don't understand how this could be happening. The reason i would like another child is because i am in a new relationship, (married last March) and hubby has no kids of his own. Don't want people to think that i'm being greedy LOL! Anyway, what do you girls think it could be ? Thank you.
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Is it ovarian cysts or early menopause causing my infertility ?
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erilou38 · 20/09/2013 22:29
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