What should FHS level be in post menopausal women?

[Eton]

Hi

I am 61 years old and definitely post menopausal. I have just received a letter following my recent endo appointment and it states that oestrogen levels were negligible and fsh was 19. I just want to check if this is normal. I thought the fsh should have been much higher.

Thank you so much for any insight.

[wobblybee Administrator]

There can be various reasons for Low FSH in Post Menopause. Your Endocrinologist will be able to explain why this test was done, and the reason for a low reading.

[Eton in reply to wobblybee]

It was to check my pituitary function I believe as my tsh has never raised despite below range t3 and t4 before treatment.

He suggested that the reading was normal although he did not quote a range so I have no idea if it is the low end of normal etc

[wobblybee Administrator in reply to Eton]

It’s possible that’s the norm for you..but for peace of mind you could speak to your GP.