Hi

I hope someone can help explain things as I am totally confused

My husband and I have been trying for a baby for over a year now. My periods were always regular i.e. between 25-28 days. I came off the pill last year and have been regular since then. I was slightly concerned I do not bleed much only for 1-2 days max, but was told not to worry about that. Everything was fine and I new it can take 2 years t conceive for some couples but as time goes on I am starting to get a little concerned. Last few months my periods suddenly came at 23 days, 21 days then 17 days, I decided I best go to see doctors. They asked me to come in for 21 day blood tests to check various things. I have just got the results but am slightly confused and am hoping someone has had the same and can explain.
Thyroid tested OK
Cholesterol great very low at 3.1
FSH 2.1
LH 1.6

The nurse had a nightmare getting my blood and unfortunately did not managed to get enough for progestron test, i now hve to go back to get this done.

What i don't understand is what the significance of LH and FSH is at day 21? I thought this should be taken in early cycle such as day 3? Can anyone tell me what the FSH and L level should be on day 21? and if they are at all relevant?

Thanks in advance

Oh and just to add my cycle went back to 25 days this month??? I had started using valarian a herbal calming table and drinking chamomile tea too and think that my "wonky" periods may have been due to this? I stepped them all this month and lo and behold periods returned to normal. Anyone any experience of this too?

Hi.

I agree with you that normally FSH and LH nornally done during your period (day 1-3).

If someone doesnt have periods, then they have to done at any time, or best guess.

I think you might get more responses if you post this in the 'normal threads' of TTC forum or LTTTC, as there will be cleverer ladies who might be able to help more!

I think your Fsh and LH levels are not so bad, but where are the other results? Estradiol, progesteron, prolactin, testosteron?