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What Causes High FSH Levels?

Posted on Mon, 29 Dec 2014

Question: If i skipped a period due to perimenopause and had a fsh blood test the same month or thereafter, could it be high because of that?

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
normal periods

Detailed Answer:
Hello, perimenopausal transition can cause irregular periods and irrespective of the fact that you miss period or not your FSH will keep on rising in a steady manner after the age of 50.
Many women around this age have increasing interval between periods and then eventually there occurs cessation of menstrualtion.
I hope I have answered your question but in case you have any other query I will be happy to help.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (6 minutes later)

I was really worried because levels that show menopause were all high but i still menstruate some months. I am also on coumadin which makes it more complex. I had biopsy three years ago when this all started. I just wanted to make sure that high fsh is normal

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
normal finding.

Detailed Answer:
High FSH is normal at this age and it is alright to menstruate even if FSH is high.
Heavy flow if occurs is abnormal and should be investigated, otherwise normal flow is not an issue.
So just relax and don't feel anxious about it.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar