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about high FSH & POI/POF
follicle-stimulating hormone & premature ovarian insufficiency or failure
WHAT IS FSH (FOLLICLE-STIMULATING HORMONE)? HOW CAN IT BECOME HIGH?
The pituitary creates/secrets follicle-stimulating hormone, which signals the ovaries to produce estrogen.
When the ovaries don’t respond, however, the pituitary continues to pump out FSH in an attempt to wake the ovaries up.
This causes FSH to become elevated, and it can stay chronically high as the pituitary keeps trying to do its job of stimulating the ovaries to respond.
WHAT EXACTLY IS POI/POF?
“Premature Ovarian Insufficiency” (or “Failure”) is the name given to chronically high FSH above 40. So really, it just means a combination of high FSH and amenorrhea (missing periods). At best, the title given to this condition is a lazy choice and a poor description. The true, hidden problem is rooted in other issues going on—most likely not with your ovaries themselves.
Many layers of stressors add up and can cause your ovaries to hibernate—or prevent them from having the resources they need to respond to FSH and create estrogen—until your body is balanced and able to function fully again.
HOW DO I KNOW IF I HAVE POI? WHAT ARE SYMPTOMS THAT COME WITH POI?
POI/POF is diagnosed by FSH blood labs above 40 and 4 weeks apart. Elevated LH. Low estrogen, and thus progesterone.
Since POI/POF and high FSH can be cause by different issues in the body, and the symptoms can vary.
The most common ones include only a few periods per year, or amenorrhea (missing menstrual cycle), hot flashes, lack of cervical mucus, low libido, insomnia, digestive issues, acne, rashes.
CAN I REVERSE HIGH FSH & POI/POF?
Yes, I believe you can!
Recovering from POI takes commitment and a lot of hard work, but when you take the necessary steps to figure out where your body is struggling, your hormones and fertility have the opportunity turn back on and become balanced again.
There are many underlying issues that can contribute to high FSH, and that’s what this website is dedicated to figuring out.
CAN I BECOME PREGNANT AFTER HEALING HIGH FSH & POI/POF?
Again, I believe you can! And this is my personal fertility goal. Becoming a mom has always been my dream.
Once you figure out what’s keeping your body in this state and take the steps to reverse your fertility issues, you give your body the chance to do its job and heal. It’s designed to bring itself back to its full functioning state. When you confirm that you’re ovulating again, your ovaries should be able and ready to perform their role in the creation of a new little life.
WHERE CAN I FIND MORE ANSWERS ABOUT REVERSING HIGH FSH & POI? HOW DO I GET STARTED?
Right here on The POI Detective website. You’ve come to the right place if you’re ready to figure out what’s going on with your body and take steps to heal your unique fertility case.
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my story & personal experience with HA & POI
(hypothalamic amenorrhea & “premature ovarian insufficiency” AKA high FSH)
After going strictly gluten and dairy-free, I unintentionally lost a lot of weight and started getting strong symptoms that something wasn’t right.
HA took me by surprise. I couldn’t find a clear answer on how to get my period back aside from “going all in.” I finally managed to gain weight thanks to a lot of ice cream, but it didn’t solve my HA mystery. My period was still missing.
I tested my hormones, and discovered I had scary-high FSH numbers that indicated early menopause (measuring in at almost 120!), I thought my body was broken. But really, it was just stuck.
I was worn out from so much research. I finally went outside of my comfort zone and reached out to get some help specific to amenorrhea. Thanks to the support I received from hormone experts and getting clear information and facts about missing periods, it was confirmed that I my labs indicated “POI.”
From there, when everyone was left stumped with further answers on how to reverse this condition, I took the new courage I had in my body’s ability to heal, and I set out in what felt like the wilderness to search for information, research, ideas, anything on how to heal.
And I finally found some answers!
Since overcoming the gripping fear of what’s going on with my body, I felt a new calling to share what I’ve been discovering: that there is so hope for healing POI and fully reversing. I don’t want anyone to feel as scared or alone as I was, so my goal is to shed more light onto POI and high FSH to help others facing the same condition.
Every woman should know how their fertility works, and that begins with nourishment, understanding how the month cycle works, and how to support the nervous system.
When we experience abnormal symptoms, unbalanced hormones, hot flashes, missing periods, suppressed hunger, constipation, and more, your body is telling you it’s time to investigate why.
If you’re ready to figure out what’s behind your fertility struggles—and if you’re ready to finally be supported on your healing journey—welcome to The POI Detective!
I’m so glad you’re here, and I look forward to getting to know you!
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