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Bmi 23.2. aug - fsh 1, lh .2, nov. fsh 3.8, lh 2.3. periods every 4-6 months.( july and late nov) tsh 1.44 md advice eat more protein- reasonable?
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Dr. Ed Friedlanderanswered
Pathology 46 years experience
Not by itself: You also want to find some kind of exercise that you enjoy, and get with a gynecologist who is good at the sort of thing. A common cause of this puts you at risk for cancer, and you may need a pill to cycle you.
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Dr. Ed Friedlander commented
Pathology 46 years experience
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Thanks for the follow-up. With this limited information, no one online can do anything more; it sounds as if you've already started your reading and know about possibilities that (knowing no more) with these labs may include prolactinoma, polycystic ovarian syndrome, thyroid disease, other meds, and a host of others. As much as we wish we could, we cannot do that here. Best wishes.
Dec 12, 2016

Dr. Ed Friedlander commented
Pathology 46 years experience
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Most "spot" (not stimulation or suppression) endocrine labs fluctuate greatly. Thyroid (T3, T4, TSH) are the steadiest, but since thyroid disease is common as a cause of this kind of problem, think about having it followed until an answer is found. FSH and LH being low-normal is only one piece of the puzzle. Especially, keep reading, stay fit, and I hope you do find an answer.
Dec 12, 2016
Last updated Dec 12, 2016
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