BFP after high FSH, low ovarian reserve

kyliehopeful

Hi everyone, im a new member, although I have scouted through these forums for the last 2 years reading everyones stories and looking for information to help me become pregnant.

I am 39 years old and married finally at 37  , after initially TTC for 12 months I went to an IVF clinic and was told my FSH was too high and that I had low ovarian reserve and that IVF would not work on me. I was advised to use an egg donor for the best success. While the doctor mentioned there was still a chance to fall pregnant naturally the chances were low as he said with my scores I was practically close to early menopause.

I was obviously shattered as I had always thought that IVF clinics were for all fertility issues, plus friends and family had all had babies into their early 40's so I did not realise just how lucky they had been!

It made me wish that I had of had my eggs retrieved and frozen when I was younger. I have now been telling friends under the age of 35 to not just assume things will work when they finally settle down and want to have children.

After going through many forums from women with similar issues I began to try out things that worked for them. I began seeing a fertility acupuncture doctor for both herbs and acupuncture. He also told me to avoid dairy and use almond milk as a replacement and to limit processed foods and refined sugars. He worked on my stress levels, and increasing blood flow to the ovaries and uterus as well as fertility herbs. He mentioned that it takes at least 90 days for the ovaries to begin producing healthier eggs and a healthier lining. I also began taking wheat grass shots, Royal Jelly (do not use if allergic to bees), CoQ10 and elevit. This year I then added DHEA (homeopathic version) to the mix. DHEA is recommended for 3-4 months, however its best you speak to your doctor before beginning it as some people convert the DHEA to testosterone instead of estrogen. Then 3 months ago I had a tubal patency test done with ultrasound. I was told that after having this procedure the chances of natural pregnancy increases for a few months as the tubes and uterus are cleaned out with the fluid. Finally I have been able to get a BFP this week!! It's still early at 4 weeks and ive been put on progesterone and clexane injections to help reduce miscarriage due to blood or hormone issues. I am hoping though that this one sticks and I wanted to not only share my journey with you all, but to also give anyone who is in a similar situation some ideas to help them fall pregnant naturally too. 

kyliehopeful

Oh I forgot to mention that at the start of this journey I lost a baby at 8 weeks with fetal demise, it was one of the most shattering experiences of my life, and my heart goes out to any of you who have been in that situation.

Sending you all lots of sticky baby dust x

Denise91980

Congratulations! I am in a similar situation. I am 33 (almost 34) and was diagnosed with a high FSH and low AMH in February. I am currently 5w 1d pregnant and have also been taking CoQ10 and DHEA (which I stopped taking after my BFP). I also stopped eating gluten and dairy as recommended by the nutritionist that works with my RE. I have to continue it until I finish my first trimester, but will probably continue it anyway due to many other benefits I have seen. Best of luck to you!

nohalo21

Congratulations and welcome!

haleyusf

Congratulations and welcome!

peggels24

Congratulations and welcome!

tigerlily2015

Congratulations and welcome to this board! I'm so sorry about your prior loss. Wishing you a healthy and happy 9 months!

To echo what kaylam714 said, I know that wishing people a "sticky baby" and "baby dust" are common on some other pregnancy websites, but those terms have painful connotations for some women here. Instead, wishing others a H&H (healthy and happy) 9 months would be appropriate. 

Again, congratulations and best wishes for your pregnancy!  

Samuelismomma

Congrats and welcome!

megbmeg

Congrats! I hope you have a wonderfully boring pregnancy!!

Jodee37

congrats on your BFP! your situation is very similar to mine (DOR). hoping we both get to stay here!

2redtulips

Congrats and welcome! 

I am also 39. My AMH (ovarian reserve) was 0.2 and my FSH was borderline. We were give a 2 percent chance of conceiving on our own. We were two weeks away from trying our first round of IUI (to be followed by IVF) when I got my BFP. 

I also took a cocktail of supplements and did acupuncture. 

The human body is pretty amazing, isn't it? 

Anyway, my fingers are crossed for you! Sending lots of good thoughts for a healthy, growing little one!

kyliehopeful

ahhh, thanks so much for the heads up! Ive never replied or messaged before so im still getting my feel around the lingo used :P

I appreciate your advice