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I am 49, have normal periods, and on 4th day of period my fsh hormone was 14 mui/ml. while my lh hormone was 16,5 mui/ml. is that perimenopause or is it possible that i have pcos? is it possible to get pcos after 40, i didn't have it before?

Q: i am 49, have normal periods, and on 4th day of period my fsh hormone was 14 mui/ml. while my lh hormone was 16,5 mui/ml. is that perimenopause or is it possible that i have pcos? is it possible to get pcos after 40, i didn't have it before?

: Your pituitary hormonal levels are not compatible with PCOS, more like pre-menopausal status although your period is still regular. If estradiol level is low or low normal, pre-menopausal state will be confirmed. Very soon I predict the period interval will be longer, no longer 28-30 days.

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Your pituitary hormonal levels are not compatible with PCOS, more like pre-menopausal status although your period is still regular. If estradiol level is low or low normal, pre-menopausal state will be confirmed. Very soon I predict the period interval will be longer, no longer 28-30 days.

Answered 8/5/2021

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A member asked:

I am 49, have normal periods, and on 4th day of period my fsh hormone was 14 mui/ml. while my lh hormone was 16,5 mui/ml. is that perimenopause or is it possible that i have pcos? is it possible to get pcos after 40, i didn't have it before?

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I have pcos. FSH and LH, PROLACTIN are normal.my uterus size is normal a year ago. but now it shows small size in scan, why? it shows 30mm27mm37mm now. can i conceive? i am worried. i get periods only if i take medication