Introduction-suggestions welcome

phibner · October 2014

I just got word from my OB/gyn that my AMH level is .1. They told me to not change any meds and referred me to a fertility specialist. I am 42 (43 in Jan) and just got married. I am worried about this process, as they are already talking in-vitro, which I am not sure I have the emotional ability to go through that. Having just got married, we certainly don't have the money. I guess my question is how others have dealt with this. I am reading articles that a VIT D difficiency can cause low numbers, which I have. I'm just now able to talk about it without crying. Any advise?

kelley72 · October 2014

Welcome. I'm sure others have much more information re amh levels than I, but I would suggest you meet with the RE and gameplan with them. I don't believe I'd get overly upset at this point over 1 number than you don't understand much about. Of course just seeing an RE doesn't mean you have to do anything. I wish you well and remember one day at a time, one decision at a time.

meredithcarole · October 2014

I am sorry the numbers aren't where you want them. Meet with an RE and see what they say. Welcome.

hooligans4 · October 2014

Welcome. I agree with pp, meet with the RE and see what they say.
If you do not want to do IVF than don't.
Good luck

TAT2MAMI · October 2014

Welcome and best of luck to you! You'll find this to be a very warm and supportive board!

kindershlitz · October 2014

Welcome and congrats on your recent marriage. If you hang out here you will learn quite a bit from fellow posters.

Definitely make the RE appt and see what they say sooner than later. I would suggest keeping a notepad to jot down questions as they come to you to have on the day of your appt. After recently going to a first consult myself it is very overwhelming and you will get lots of information. Give yourself time to digest it all.

URMySunshine77 · October 2014

Welcome and good luck. You've received some great advice here.

lcwed · October 2014

Welcome to the board. Good luck. Hopefully if you meet with the RE you will feel better.

peregrinefalconx · October 2014

Hi!

{Loss mentioned!!}

I also have a low AMH. <.16 which tends to indicate Diminished Ovarian Reserve. Yes, it is scary. I believe you need to compare this number with your FSH to put it in better context. You (we) are on the older side. Do talk to an RE. I have been able to get pregnant several times (with losses) and that, according to my doc, is more important than the number alone. This AMH number has gained and lost importance over the last 3 decades and now they have decided (in the last year or two) that it is a good indicator again of ovarian health. They may also test you at the RE to see how many follicles you have on CD3. They want to see more than 5 any given month (mine this month was 2!!)

If you can get pregnant will be a main indicator in whether IVF may be a good option. I was told to start taking a baby aspirin, CoQ10, and a prenatal (and yes, with D, 2500). I've been taking prenatals for years now! I also just started taking chinese herbs today--you might want to look into that. It is my understanding that there is no magic bullet that will increase the health of your eggs, but that these things can help. It supposedly takes 3 cycles for this stuff to kick in, but we aren't waiting.

I also am very afraid of IVF due to the emotional response to the hormones. My RE said that as I can get pregnant easily, that there was no better or worse chance of having a healthy pregnancy with or without IVF (good news) and that they didn't think they would be able to get good eggs if they tried (bad news). Everybody else will tell you that these docs don't really know and my RE said the same thing. They really don't know. Feel free to PM me. And don't freak out! There is always hope! Stay positive and know you are not alone!!