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Whats causing my slightly elevated fsh and lh of 8.0 and 8.5 if my testosterone and a1c are normal? ultrasound and all bloods normal. irregular cycle

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Dr. Ralph Boling answered

Yes: likely PCOS, based on the timed FSH/LH numbers. Irregular cycle also fits with this diagnosis. Insulin resistance, can be closely related to polycystic ovaries, with normal blood sugars. Testing along these lines, or trial of treatment may help, talk with your doctor, to go further.

Answered 3/27/2019

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A member asked:

Whats causing my slightly elevated fsh and lh of 8.0 and 8.5 if my testosterone and a1c are normal? ultrasound and all bloods normal. irregular cycle

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ralph Boling answered

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