1. Anonymous      Posted 9 years ago #
   

   
   It seems like time to stop reading and start doing imagery and relaxation!

   This morning I really sank emotionally.
   I was initially pleased to have a low FHS of 4 at age of 45. Now I realize my estradiol of 153 can mean the FSH is suppressed and "too low." One study says there is no difference in pregnancy outcomes from high estradiol, another insists it is a big indicator of ovarian reserve.

   What strikes me is that these blood tests are aimed at predicting how I will respond to stimulation meds. Why try to predict what we will know for sure in a couple of weeks?
   It is the tyranny of statistics.

   I am fortunate to have an RE who is going forward and whose goal seems genuinely to try to help me get pregnant. (The down side is his clinic limits this approach to three cycles.)

   I envy Kerrie (age 47) the peace to simply "wait for that good 3rd or 4th egg" as her RE suggests.

2. Amanda      Posted 9 years ago #
   

   
   Hi,

   I had a high estradiol level as well as a low FSH. It turned out that I had a cyst. I was able to dissolve the cyst with a 5-day liver cleanse by using milk thistle and dandelion root tablets from a health food store. This took care of the problem naturally. After the liver cleanse, my levels were back to normal. The book mentioned on the first page of the FH boards, "Stay Fertile Longer" by Mary Kittel mentions this solution. I would highly recommend this book more than any other that I have read. Before I do an injectible cycle, I always do a liver cleanse. This cleans any excess estrogen out of your system.

   Good luck!

   Amanda

3. Angie      Posted 8 years ago #
   

   
   I justread your post regarding the abov e- I too have high estrogen levels and an up and down FSh - am looking for answers - can you tell me more about how you disolved the cyst?

   thanks
   Angie

4. Melissa      Posted 8 years ago #
   

   
   I also have high E2 and a now lower FSH.. also looking for info, however my RE did say my last blood work results were much better. I think he means its better to have lower FSH with high E2 then a high FSH??????? Whatever that means. I have never been told I have a cyst so...how can we lower e2?

5. Cindy Malone      Posted 8 years ago #
   

   
   I noticed the messages posted from others out there with a low FSH and high estrogen situation. My last FSH was 3 where my E2 was 60. We went ahead with an IUI and are now waiting. I too would love some suggestions on how to lower the E2 level. I have been following the suggestions in Julia's book since April. I eat mostly organic, no dairy and have been drinking fresh squeezed wheatgrass juice everyday. I also take herbs (nettle, wheatgrass supplements, and redclover.) I am 44 and will be 45 in Nov. so I am terrified that time is running out. We have been through 2 unsuccessful IVf's and many IUIs with medication. We are now trying natural IUI's because they feel that I am too old for another IVF. I have also been taking progesterone for the lutal phase about 5 days after ovulation. Thanks in advance for any suggestions or comments you may have for me.

6. Melissa      Posted 8 years ago #
   

   
   My June blood test was FSH of 16 and E2 of 120.
   My July blood test was FSH of 3 and E2 of 101.
   This month was FSH of 16 and NORMAL E2. My Doctor seems happy with the progression of tests and says I am boarderline (I am 37.2). I wonder why my E2 came down, now I am working on FSH...! Its so frustrating. I dont know if all I am doing is helping or not! Maybe next month will be even better....

7. steph      Posted 8 years ago #
   

   
   I was told by one of the smart ladies on this board to do a liver cleanse with milk thistle and dandelion root. I did 2 weeks of that, and it worked for me to lower the e2 to go on to stims. Got 2 embie, but had to cryo because i ovulated too early. Coulnt transfer the next month because of high e2 again. Lupron and the herbs didnt work. But they did the first time, so i would suggest giving it a try!
   good luck

8. mindy      Posted 8 years ago #
   

   
   It is my understanding that when the levels start to fluctuate it can mean several things. With high e2, one can have a cycst. But when the numbers cocsistently fluctuate back and forth it indicates a lower ovarian reserve. One masks the other. A low FSH and a high e2 means the low number is really a false number.
   That is how it was explanied to me by three different RE's.
   Still does not mean you cannot conceive. Just means that you will probably hve a poor response if you do meds stim.
   

9. Cindy M      Posted 8 years ago #
   

   
   Hi Steph,
   I would like to know how much of the Milk thistle and dandilion root you took? I have the same problem and would like to try this to see if it will lower my E2. Thanks for your response Cindy m

10. Deb      Posted 8 years ago #
    

    
    I have the very same problem - my fsh is always between 4 and 6 but my estradiol recently went up to 95. I'd love to know of a natural method to treat high E2, as my RE told me it creates enlarged follicles. (She recommended the use of b/c pills for a cycle to shrink follies.)

11. ireene      Posted 7 years ago #
    

    
    i have FSh level 16.9 and doctors told me i caanot get pregnent of this result. can someone help me in lowering my fsh level.

12. Anonymous      Posted 6 years ago #
    

    
    I see these previous posts are two years old. If any of you haapen to still be around, I am wondering if you ever found some help. I have the same problem, an FHS of 7, but an estradiol level of over 200.

13. Jane      Posted 6 years ago #
    

    
    I first went to an RE in February of this year. My estradiol tested at 153 on day 3. I started doing some research and found out that my situation could improve with acupuncture and Chinese herbs. My estradiol dropped to 104. But the RE still would not cycle me. To date, my estradiol has never been under 100. I'm still trying to figure out what to do. Eating a lot of wheat bran (triscuits, wheatabix, etc.) seems to help lower my estradiol some. So does acupuncture. But I can't get it down far enough. My RE prescribed estrace tablets this past month to see if it would trick my body into producing less estrogen. It didn't work - my estradiol jumped to 160. My FSH was down at 1.9.

14. marcia      Posted 6 years ago #
    

    
    Jane,

    Do you think the wheat bran helped because it aids in flushing out the system of excess estrogen? I have been doing the Ph Miracle diet to get rid of toxins and excess acidity. I eat mostly raw organic vegetables, but i eat small portions of anything i want.I also drink A LOT of water. iI rarely crave anything unhealthy anymore. I have consistently been losing about 2 pounds per week for the past 8 weeks and I feel so great. I'm 5'7" and now weigh about 135, so I'm pretty much at my ideal weight. I'm seeing a Chinese physician who says my hormones are now balanced.

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