I am new here. Found out I have a day 3 afc of 5 and amh of 0.5 and fsh of 8. Have been trying for about 1 1/2 years and had one miscarriage. any advice for treatments? Does clomid work? How about injectables? What about acupuncture? I am worried. I am 34 years old.
low afc and amh
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jenniferelsa
, Jul 20 2012 06:01 AM
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jenniferelsa
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Posted 25 July 2012 - 05:00 AM
Any advice? Thanks.
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Dillydally
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Posted 25 July 2012 - 06:05 AM
Hi! I have the same as you (my AMH is even lower). I have just been through two unsuccessful IUIs. The good news was that I responded well to injectibles; I produced more follicles. I am now moving on to IVF and I'm quite hopeful that it will work. There a lots of ladies on here that have succeeded in getting pregnant. We will too:)
Good luck!
Good luck!
Me- 37, DH - 46
Dx: DOR
Please see my profile for prior history
IVF 2.1 - April/May 2013
Thinking a low dose protocol might be better suited...and that is now officially the game plan
April 23rd: U/S 1, start clomid for 5 days
April 25th: add repronex to the party
April 29th: U/S 2, orgalutran, appointment with hematologist with respect to ANA positive homogeneous 1:160 result and trigger
May 1st: ER
May 2nd: 2 mature eggs, none fertilized, cycle cancelled. Was able to get WTF appointment that same day.
IVF 2.2 - Coming in June 2013
Low dose protocol without clomid this time around. I am also taking CoQ10.
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NikeSon
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Posted 26 July 2012 - 08:02 AM
Hello
I was the same. My highest AFC ever has been 5. Not impressive at all. My periods were all over the place. First scheduled IUI sis not start due to cyst, 2nd was BFN and 3rd one in Jan 2012 actually got cancelled since I did not responde to injectibles (according to my doctor). I was dianosed POF and told that I may not get periods due to POF. Same happened i did not get periods, got lotsa hot flashes, all signed of POF.
But surprise in May 2012 I found out I was 4 months pregnant. Loss of periods and hot flashes were not POF related but pregnancy.
I was taking supplements (COQ10 600 units, royal jelly, folic acid, B12), took fertility massage at irregular intervals. Not sure what worked but I am 29 weeks pregnant.
There is hope... I was reluctant to believe, but miracles happen.
I was the same. My highest AFC ever has been 5. Not impressive at all. My periods were all over the place. First scheduled IUI sis not start due to cyst, 2nd was BFN and 3rd one in Jan 2012 actually got cancelled since I did not responde to injectibles (according to my doctor). I was dianosed POF and told that I may not get periods due to POF. Same happened i did not get periods, got lotsa hot flashes, all signed of POF.
But surprise in May 2012 I found out I was 4 months pregnant. Loss of periods and hot flashes were not POF related but pregnancy.
I was taking supplements (COQ10 600 units, royal jelly, folic acid, B12), took fertility massage at irregular intervals. Not sure what worked but I am 29 weeks pregnant.
There is hope... I was reluctant to believe, but miracles happen.
Dec 2010 Dx - Hyperthyroid
April 2011 - Chemical Pregnancy
May 2011 - Dx DOR
AFC - 3, AMH - 11
Aug 2011 - IUI cancelled due to cyst
Oct 2011 - IUI BFN
Jan 2012 - IUI cancelled due to no response to injectibles
Doctor refused to change protocol or try IVF. Suggested egg donor approach.
Scheduled an appointment with doctor in India.
May 2012 - First appointment with doctor in India. To everyone's surprise I was 4 months pregnant.
EDD - October 14, 2012 Can't wait to see my miracle face to face.
April 2011 - Chemical Pregnancy
May 2011 - Dx DOR
AFC - 3, AMH - 11
Aug 2011 - IUI cancelled due to cyst
Oct 2011 - IUI BFN
Jan 2012 - IUI cancelled due to no response to injectibles
Doctor refused to change protocol or try IVF. Suggested egg donor approach.
Scheduled an appointment with doctor in India.
May 2012 - First appointment with doctor in India. To everyone's surprise I was 4 months pregnant.
EDD - October 14, 2012 Can't wait to see my miracle face to face.
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jenniferelsa
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Posted 03 August 2012 - 07:02 AM
Dillydally: good luck with ivf!
Nikeson: congratulations! That's wonderful.
Nikeson: congratulations! That's wonderful.
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silverdollar
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Kids, sewing, photography, cooking, growing stuff in my garden. - Dx:DOR
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Posted 03 August 2012 - 07:18 AM
I wouldn't waste time with Clomid. Your response and follicle count may vary from month to month, but it's worth trying injectables. If you don't get pregnant, you'll want to move on fairly quickly to IVF.
Unexplained IF/ DOR. Began TTC in 2008.
After a wild and crazy ride on the treatment train, our baby GIRL arrived on Jan 6, 2012
Hold on.... Surprise spontaneous just 7 months postpartum while still breastfeeding!!! Baby boy born May 2, 2013
My heart couldn't be more full
Full details are now in my profile "About Me" page
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jenniferelsa
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Posted 11 August 2012 - 07:03 AM
Thanks for all your advice. We decided to start injectables when my next period started. But my period didn't come and I am now 4 wks pregnant! All I did was one accupuncture session as well as took DHEA and co q 10. My beta is 630 and my estrogen and progesterone levels are great. I need some good luck but I am sure everything will be fine. Don't lose hope. Positive vibes to all of you.
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aprilbaby
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Posted 11 August 2012 - 07:40 AM
WONDERFUL NEWS!!!!!!!!!! I was going to tell you that high fsh at your age means little more than you may not make many eggs during treatment. However, your eggs should be good quality!
me:35 dh:35
TTC 8 years
Unexplained/Mild Male Factor/High FSH
Multiple IUI's2004-2006-BFN
Adoption Process -2005
Our Beautiful Baby Boy#1!
Natural IVF/ICSI BFP (FSH 10-12) -2010
Acupucture,Herbs,CoQ10,Wheatgrass,Cod liveroil,Vit D, Organic Foods
02/21/10-One perfect embryo transferred
03/05/10-BFP-12dp3dt Beta 180!!
6w6d u/s-Baby measuring perfectly w/beautiful Hb 128
8w6d u/s-Baby measuring perfectly w/Hb 173
13w u/s-Baby moving around alot!
18w anatomy u/s perfect-Genetic tests excellent-Placenta Previa-BOY!
23w u/s-Placenta Previa resolved
32w u/s-All is Well! Still a boy!
Thank You God
Baby Boy Born #2 2010
Surprise Natural BFP2011
First spontaneous BFP in 10 years TTC
6w4d u/s-Hb 130
EDD 09/12
Baby boy #3 Born 2012
TTC 8 years
Unexplained/Mild Male Factor/High FSH
Multiple IUI's2004-2006-BFN
Adoption Process -2005
Our Beautiful Baby Boy#1!
Natural IVF/ICSI BFP (FSH 10-12) -2010
Acupucture,Herbs,CoQ10,Wheatgrass,Cod liveroil,Vit D, Organic Foods
02/21/10-One perfect embryo transferred
03/05/10-BFP-12dp3dt Beta 180!!
6w6d u/s-Baby measuring perfectly w/beautiful Hb 128
8w6d u/s-Baby measuring perfectly w/Hb 173
13w u/s-Baby moving around alot!
18w anatomy u/s perfect-Genetic tests excellent-Placenta Previa-BOY!
23w u/s-Placenta Previa resolved
32w u/s-All is Well! Still a boy!
Thank You God
Baby Boy Born #2 2010
Surprise Natural BFP2011
First spontaneous BFP in 10 years TTC
6w4d u/s-Hb 130
EDD 09/12
Baby boy #3 Born 2012
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Dillydally
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Posted 10 September 2012 - 03:52 PM
Congrats!!!!
Me- 37, DH - 46
Dx: DOR
Please see my profile for prior history
IVF 2.1 - April/May 2013
Thinking a low dose protocol might be better suited...and that is now officially the game plan
April 23rd: U/S 1, start clomid for 5 days
April 25th: add repronex to the party
April 29th: U/S 2, orgalutran, appointment with hematologist with respect to ANA positive homogeneous 1:160 result and trigger
May 1st: ER
May 2nd: 2 mature eggs, none fertilized, cycle cancelled. Was able to get WTF appointment that same day.
IVF 2.2 - Coming in June 2013
Low dose protocol without clomid this time around. I am also taking CoQ10.
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AnnieM
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Posted 10 January 2013 - 07:19 PM
My RE said that Clomid wasn't likely to work for me (AFC = 5; FSH = 9). We were told IUI + injectables or IVF were our only viable options. We meet with the RE to go over another AFC and more FSH results, then he'll give us his advice on which option would be better. We think we'll be going with IVF.
Congratulations on your BFP! You give me hope
Congratulations on your BFP! You give me hope
Me: 29 DH: 31
TTC#1
Diagnosed with DOR on Dec 11, 2012
AFC = 5
FSH = 9
Have tried acupuncture, herbs, supplements, preseed, OPKs, BBT, and checking cervical position and mucus
Planning on proceeding with IVF (max of 3 rounds because of finances)
TTC#1
Diagnosed with DOR on Dec 11, 2012
AFC = 5
FSH = 9
Have tried acupuncture, herbs, supplements, preseed, OPKs, BBT, and checking cervical position and mucus
Planning on proceeding with IVF (max of 3 rounds because of finances)
