High Fsh

[Loulou]

Hi- I am new to the board. My mother has been diagnosed recently with celiac disease( aged 67), my doctor did a blood test for me and as it was negative he said it was not necessary to do and endoscopy. I have one child when I was 34 and since I was 36 my FSH has been elevated with perimenopausal symptoms -hot flushes etc,irregular menstruation. Does anyone with celiacs experience these symptoms ? Or is this celiac related. I would really, really appreciate any feedback. I do not live in the US. Thanks!

[BRUMI1968]

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What does the test result mean?

NOTE: A standard reference range is not available for this test. Because reference values are dependent on many factors, including patient age, gender, sample population, and test method, numeric test results have different meanings in different labs. Your lab report should include the specific reference range for your test. Lab Tests Online strongly recommends that you discuss your test results with your doctor. For more information on reference ranges, please read Reference Ranges and What They Mean.

In women, FSH and LH levels can help to differentiate between primary ovarian failure (failure of the ovaries themselves) and secondary ovarian failure (failure of the ovaries due to disorders of either the pituitary or the hypothalamus). Increased levels of FSH and LH are consistent with primary ovarian failure. Some causes of primary ovarian failure are listed below.

Developmental defects:

* Ovarian agenesis (failure to develop ovaries)

* Chromosomal abnormality, such as Turner’s syndrome

* Ovarian steroidogenesis defect, such as 17 alpha hydroxylase deficiency

Premature ovarian failure due to:

* Radiation

* Chemotherapy

* Autoimmune disease

Chronic anovulation (failure to ovulate) due to:

* Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)

* Adrenal disease

* Thyroid disease

* Ovarian tumor

When a woman enters menopause and her ovaries stop working, FSH levels will rise.

I see two things here that might be celiac signals: one is thyroid, the other is autoimmune disease. One of the very best tests for celiac or gluten intolerance is going on a gluten-free diet. Another test is through Enterolab - they do a gene test, and test for caseine and gluten intolerance. but you said you're not in the US, so that might not work.

I'm not very in the know at all about this FSH - in fact, I had to look it up - but with your mother diagnosed, you should consider trying out the diet. You've really got nothing to lose. Good luck.

[ravenwoodglass]

Hi- I am new to the board. My mother has been diagnosed recently with celiac disease( aged 67), my doctor did a blood test for me and as it was negative he said it was not necessary to do and endoscopy. I have one child when I was 34 and since I was 36 my FSH has been elevated with perimenopausal symptoms -hot flushes etc,irregular menstruation. Does anyone with celiacs experience these symptoms ? Or is this celiac related. I would really, really appreciate any feedback. I do not live in the US. Thanks!

I went through a very early menapause with perimenapause beginning at your age. This is not unusual with undiagnosed celiac. Unfortunately my celiac was not found until 5 years after my periods stopped. Although my Gyno said my periods may return that has not occured. My hot flashes and night sweats stopped within a few months gluten-free. Please do not trust the blood tests. I showed negative over and over again and it wasn't until I was severely disabled that my celiac was found by an allergist guided elimination diet and confirmed by my GI.