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.
Hello Ladies!
I always know that I can find accurate information, support and advice from you wonderful IF friends. I am 45 and have never had a child, however, we have been pregnant twice naturally - one chemical and one miscarriage. We have done one cycle of IVF and 2 IUI's and my RE thought that we should check my AMH and it came back very low at 6.9! I have been taking DHEA for at least 9 months now and I am wondering if I should be taking something else or re-test in a few months and of course, we are trying to decide what if anything that we should do now?? I would like to try another cycle of IVF with my eggs, but with that number, of course my RE is hesitant and we are trying to wrap our minds around the possibility of donor eggs (mainly me, but my DH really understands, because he would feel the same way if it was someone else's sperm) We don't know what to do???!! I am trying desperately not to give up and praying for a miracle, as always. I would appreciate any help or support - thank you ladies and I am always hoping that all of your dreams come true!!
I always know that I can find accurate information, support and advice from you wonderful IF friends. I am 45 and have never had a child, however, we have been pregnant twice naturally - one chemical and one miscarriage. We have done one cycle of IVF and 2 IUI's and my RE thought that we should check my AMH and it came back very low at 6.9! I have been taking DHEA for at least 9 months now and I am wondering if I should be taking something else or re-test in a few months and of course, we are trying to decide what if anything that we should do now?? I would like to try another cycle of IVF with my eggs, but with that number, of course my RE is hesitant and we are trying to wrap our minds around the possibility of donor eggs (mainly me, but my DH really understands, because he would feel the same way if it was someone else's sperm) We don't know what to do???!! I am trying desperately not to give up and praying for a miracle, as always. I would appreciate any help or support - thank you ladies and I am always hoping that all of your dreams come true!!
"Women who have no problems conceiving typically have an AMH around 2.0 at age 35 and by their early to mid 40s the value is closer to 1.0." At 6.9, you are way higher than average. The article also says,
"Women with AMH values above 3.0 may not be ovulating every month as a result of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, a common endocrine condition affecting 5-10% of women."
I currently have two frozen embryos waiting for transfer. I don't think you need to give up at all--far from it! My RE put me on a pretty intense cycle of meds for our IVF cycles...the first cycle we got 5 eggs. I also take micronized (pharmaceutical grade) DHEA and have for several months. Feel free to message me if you want to know the details of my IVF protocol. Don't be devastated with that amh. Good luck to you!!! :)
I've heard DHEA should be taken for only 3 months - you should be monitored with blood tests if you take it longer. Other things that can help improve egg quality are: L-arginine, CoQ10, exercise, yoga, diminish sugar intake, and eat healthier.
Good luck!