Results from first RE appointment

mariantheb

I had 3 rounds of failed clomid after trying to conceive #2. i conceived DS on the first try 2 years ago. DH and i are 33. after the clomid did not work, my obgyn referred me to an RE. So after my first RE appointment, I received not great news. My E2 tests came back at 57; they like under 50, my FSH was good, but my AMH is extremely low, like .08. This month, we are doing all diagnostic work like hsg (Thursday), sperm analysis, etc and then figuring out our best option. We are hoping to move on to follitism, trigger, and iui next month. I am just so sad and I feel like my body is failing me. Can anybody else shed some light on my results and/or have positive stories to share?

MJC1116

I just wanted to say that I am sorry that you are feeling so low. I felt exactly like you when I got my test results back -- that my body was failing me. And at the time I was only 27. The first time around, my FSH was high and my other numbers were normal, but I was only producing 11-13 follicles each cycle (or at least each monitored cycle), so my RE told me I was in early DOR. I was crushed to say the least. 

I spent 8 months reading every fertility book out there, trying to change my eating habits, and going to acupuncture 3-4 times each month. I retested this month and all of my levels came back normal, except AMH which was in the "Satisfactory range" (1.6 or something). I don't know if the changes made a difference, but as far as my emotions go, I felt much better. 

It took me a lot of time... I'd say at least 6 months... to feel like I was emotionally healed from the incredible hurt I felt. Even now, although my spirits are up, I know that going into my IUI cycle that if it fails, I will be just as crushed.

After all of your tests come back, talk to your RE about your options and find something that "feels right" to you and your H. For me, understanding WHY my body was failing and having a very linear plan of action was really important in helping me heal.

I wish I had a positive ending to tell you, but I feel better, so that to me is a positive outcome. Please know that you are not alone in your feelings!!

I wish you the very best. 

tryingyetagain

Just wanted to say I'm sorry the news wasn't better.  I hope your RE is able to help you get the good news you are hoping for.