low amh level & chances w/IVF

[boudreau]

This is my first time ever posting...or joining anywhere for that matter. I was told today that my AMH level is .03, yet we were encouraged to try at least one round of IVF before donor eggs were discussed. I would love to hear any similar scenarios (good or bad) just to know what to expect. I thought I had done ample reading and was well informed about the process, but after today I feel like I have been thrown in the deep end and very overwhelmed. Any clarity of what I am about to take on would help...

[Beevain]

I had my first appointment with a fertility specialist on June 8th... He said that the ultrasound looked good... my AMH level was 0.7. The nurse said that it was very low but that after the HSG on 6/23 the Dr. wants to proceed with follistim injections. Everything I've read about AMH levels makes me think .7 isn't as hopeless as the drs say. I found a chart that says this is so new and not many studies done but that .7 is LOW NORMAL. (I was suprised because with PCOS I should have had a very high level????)  

I am anxious for wednesday to get here so that I can have the HSG and talk to the dr and nurse about the blood test results. From what I keep reading, it doesn't seem as if there's any indicator... but just try for the best and hope it works.  

Glad that there are places to go to get encouragement and advise... now I just need to learn all the abbreviations! :-)

(I was diagnosed with  PCOS and Hypothyroidism at 19, I'm 37 now. Tried clomid 10 years ago with no reaction.)  

[Marietta2000]

That is so disappointing, the miscarriages.  I have two children, 4 and one, but my AMH is now .71, and I'm worried now that even if I do manage to get pregnant, I'll miscarry.  I've never had a miscarriage, but I feel now that my egg quality is a major issue, so I know this is a high possibility.  I'm currently doing my second IVF cycle.  My first one, I only produced 6 eggs, and one 'top' quality 8-cell was replaced, but for whatever reason, it didn't take and the rest of my eggs arrested on development to blastocyst.  I'm hoping to try assisted hatching this time, if I get any suitable embryos.  I'm sure so long as your sister doesn't have any fertility problems, then the chances of you miscarrying with her embryo wouldn't be high.  It is a great idea for your sister to do this!
All the best to you and your journey:0)

[fudge3]

I had 3 miscarriages in 10 months at 5, 6 and 12 weeks. My partner and i went though every available blood test. My AMH came back at 0.8 - we were encouraged to do IVF (not funded) and we got 10 eggs (5 mature) at collection. Although all 10 fertilised, after 48 hrs all but 2 had arrested. We had the best one put back in, a 6 cell with fragmentation. It didnt take and our specialist recommended us to think about an egg donor. My sister had offered which is amazing and we are going to do this later on this year. We are still trying naturally but not falling which is so frustrating after falling 3 x in 10 months. We just wanted to try once more naturally before we do the donor egg. I have absolutely no reservations about having my sister donate but i am so worried that i will still m/c. I guess we will have to work though this and go into it with a positive attitude!

[Marietta2000]

Hi!!

Gosh, it's really hard to say when you'd strike it lucky going naturally, but I guess you could!!  These tests can't dictate 100% how you are likely to respond to drugs or IVF, and I've heard of some women with higher FSH levels than yours who have still been successful.  What you should remember is that these two measures are apparently to do with your ovarian reserve, not necessarily the quality of your remaining eggs.  At 28, your eggs should still be pretty good quality wise, so I would discuss it with your RE if you are seeing one, and see what he recommends.  

All the best:0)

[alimarie23]

I'm only 28 years old and have been trying to get pregnant for 4 years with 2 miscarriages.  I just found out that I have a FSH level of 18 and my AMH is 0.1!!!  I can't believe that my levels are that bad even though I'm so young.  IVF is probably not an option for us financially.  Is is possible for us to still get pregnant naturally or with meds?  

[kahlua141]

My fsh was 7 and we were unexplained..one son from our 1st follistim/BD cycle..had low progesterone (4.9)) but upped progestrone and he hung on.now after 2 chemicals ..one from an ivf ...we just got  our amh results and they were a 0.3 ..i was advised not to worry about donor eggs at this point..started DHEA and acupuncture..my RE seemed failry optimistic..(I am 37) that with some changes we have a good shot....we r also going to do oil progesterone and suppositories ..am i crazy for believing him? I am in NY and using a good clinic..i think! We r paying out of pocket and that makes it crazier!