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FSH is follicle stimulating hormone. They usually test in on CD (cycle day) 3, and if it is less than 10 (I think - maybe 8 or 9 in some labs), then they assume that you have eggs that are responding, and that you do not have a DOR (diminished ovarian reserve). I agree that the Progesterone test on CD 21 should tell you if you ovulated. If it is over 10 while not on medication, that is a good indicator. As far as them actually testing to see if you have eggs, I have never heard of them doing that, other than if you are doing ER (embryo retrieval) for IVF. Have you ever had an ultrasound of your ovaries? That can tell how many follicles you have. I am learning, still, and I just recently read on this forum that some follicles do not actually contain eggs.
It sounds like from your post that you are probably on track with the CM (cervical mucosa) and ovulation tests. Has your husband had a SA (semen analysis)?
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Sheila
Me - 38
DH - 36 - low normal count
TTC since July 2006
5/07 - normal HSG
6/07 - 9/07 - DH on clomid (22 mil in Sept)
6/17/08 - FSH 7.6
6 IUI's - all neg (one unmedicated, 3 with Clomid, 2 with Repronex)
IVF #1 - micro-dose lupron flare
12/8/08 - started BCP
12/9/08 - meeting with RE - baseline U/S - 11 antral follicles
12/23/08 - Mock transfer
12/30/08 - E2 22
1/2/09 - start Microdose Lupron 20 units twice a day
1/4/09 - start stims (150 Follistim 75 Repronex twice a day)
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