Infertility Support Group
In vitro fertilization is one of the most common and utilized ways of treating conception problems. This support group is dedicated to those beginning their journey with IVF and needing support. Join the community and share your experiences, advice, and story with people going through similar challenges starting a family.
My husband and I have recently started the fertility testing process. We did a sperm analysis and for the most part everything was fine, one level was a little off which is enviromental caused due to his smokin and caffine. They did a ton of labs on me and from the ones we got done all were normal except my Anti-Mullerian level, normal is 1.0 and mine was 0.1 so very low. I am not fully sure what this means and was wondering if anyone else has been told this and what they did for treatment?
I have not seen the doctor again we are waiting for my next cycle to do more labs and ultrasound as well as hopefully a second attempt at a HSG (if my insurance will preauth anotherone that is). Hopeing to get all these test done in the next few weeks and then be abel to set a game plan and pricing for treatments. Believe we are headed down the IUI route first. Any advise on that would be appriciated as well.
I have not seen the doctor again we are waiting for my next cycle to do more labs and ultrasound as well as hopefully a second attempt at a HSG (if my insurance will preauth anotherone that is). Hopeing to get all these test done in the next few weeks and then be abel to set a game plan and pricing for treatments. Believe we are headed down the IUI route first. Any advise on that would be appriciated as well.
From my end, i staring taken supplements (Ubiquinol, L-Argine, Prenatal, evening prime oil,) also started yoga and acupuncture and I'm also taken chinese herbs. Also doing castor oil packs and changed my diet (no sugar, no alcohol, no caffeine, no complex carbs). also taken wheatgrass shots everyday.
Uffs... I know sounds rough but you get use to it, my next cycle is on oct so will see if all this has been worth it.
From what i have read, if your eggs are good quality then you still have chances. All this life style changes are on the hope of improving the quality of your eggs.
Keep you eye on the price and try to stay positive. Do you research and ask a lot of questions to your doctor. Some doctors (like mine) don't think these changes matter but my research proves the contrary. best of luck to you!
I did recently get the HSG test done, it took a few tries and the last was pretty painful but it got done. Over all it turned out good. There was some scar tissue by my cervix which caused the problems of inserting the catheter. The NP said that the scar tissues should not affect getting pregnant but could make doing IUI difficult so many have to do IVF. There was some scar tissue by one of my tubes but didnt appear to be obstructing as we could see the dye go through on the x-ray. With my history the NP would not take me into surgery at this time as she feels its open.
We have a follow-up appointment with the fertility doctor next week so am interested to see what he says. It appears the only problem is my AMH being low which I guess is good and bad. I will look into the vitamins Renata19 suggested as well. I have done some reading that Raspberry Leaf tea helps with cycles as well as Maca. Any one heard or have experience with this? Thanks again for the advice and will update soon.