Very low AMH 1.5, age 38. Is there even hope?

[Rein_2021]

Hello all, this is my first post. I saw another post saying their AMH was low at 5.. and knowing my own level, my heart has sunk. Is there even hope for me? I am 38, single. A good friend of mine told me about this forum and all the support she got here.

I am planning to go abroad (maybe Greece, recommendations welcome) to try to freeze an embryo in a few months from now. Because of my work it is not the right time to become pregnant but I figure if I don't try now I may never have a chance later. I had considered freezing eggs initially about 18 months ago at a private clinic in Spain (when I was age 36,11months, my AMH was 1.78 then) but I was alone and so stressed, it felt so impersonal and I wasn't getting proper answers, I didn't end up going through with it. I wondered if I had made a mistake but my friend told me that there are higher chances if you can freeze an embryo anyway so it gave me a boost and a little hope. Since I am 39 next year and single, I thought this might be my last chance, I need to try to do something now.

I am very new to all of this and sorry I don't know all of the correct terminology, honestly, I find all of this very overwhelming.

I work abroad far from home and proper healthcare, this is why I am thinking of trying to find a private clinic in Europe to coincide with my breaks from duty. I've been keeping a periodic eye on my levels when I have my leave.

I feel very alone and lonely and stressed and emotional when I think about this process.

Dec 2017 - AMH - 1.78

July 2018 - AMH - 1.7

Feb 2019 - AMH - 1.08

April 2019 - AMH - 1.58 (I don't know why this is higher than Feb 2019)

But if others think they have low AMH levels at 5 or 8... and I'm barely 1, is there even hope?

Many thanks to any of you who can reply. X

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Hi Rein,so sorry you are dealing with this on your own, I'm not sure about AMH levels but I had high FSH levels, I'm coming up to 42 and started late at 39 but I decided to go down the egg donation route second cycle to give me the best chance and go to a clinic in Czech Republic. As I say not sure what your AMH means for you personally but just wanted to say there are alternative options if it's something you wanted to consider. Wishing you the best of luck xx

[Orla9298]

I’ve definitely seen people with amh of 1 have a baby of their own. It probably is advisable to seek treatment now to give yourself the best chances. Mine has been 2.2, 2.8, 4.5 and 2.7. I believe having sub-optimal vitamin d can make amh appear lower which can also cause fluctuations. Do you know if your results are measured in pmol or ngml?

Do you know your day 3 fsh results? That can give an indication of how well you would respond to ivf drugs.

Your friend is right, embryos survive being frozen far better than eggs themselves so this would be better.

There is lots of support on here and also on lots of Facebook groups so ask as many questions as you need. X

[Rein_2021 in reply to Orla9298]

Hi thanks so much for replying. It's ngml. My last FSH result was 3.3 miu but unfortunately I don't know what day of my cycle that was - I had a mirena IUD for 3.5 years and haven't had my period properly for 2.5 years. I got it out 1 month ago, same day as the bloody test. My period still hasn't properly returned 😞

[Orla9298 in reply to Rein_2021]

1.5 ngml equals about 10 in pmol so you really have a lot less to worry about that it first appeared. Most people on here are quoting pmol which is the most commonly used measurement in the uk xx

[Rein_2021 in reply to Orla9298]

Oh gosh thanks so much. I had my tests done outside of U.K. - big thanks.

[Babyquest]

My amh is 1.33. Very low and I’m 34.

But I’m currently pregnant with second baby. Assisted reproduction for current pregnancy after recurrent miscarriages.

There is hope!

[Rein_2021 in reply to Babyquest]

Congratulations! By assisted reproduction may I ask what exactly that refers to, if not too personal to ask? There are so many different procedures! Rookie question, sorry.

[Babyquest in reply to Rein_2021]

No no it’s fine. I’m a rookie too.

I went through a round of ivf. The short protocol one they call it. I think it’s geared towards women like us that have low AMH. I also had very low follicle count. Only one follicle showing on each ovary before I began. So that compounded things for me.

My story is that I went through the short protocol and it looked as if I would only get one egg at collection. So as it was only my first attempt at ivf I decided not to go ahead with the egg collection and roll straight into another round of ivf with tweeked medication hoping for better result.

So I took the trigger shot to end the first cycle and we decided to try naturally as we knew there was an egg there. The trigger shot releases the egg. And now I’m pregnant. Semi naturally.

Very early and very nervous after multiple miscarriages last year. I wanted to do PGS in the hope of avoiding further miscarriages. But we obviously never got that far.

So there’s hope. There’s definitely hope. Don’t give up just because of numbers. My doctor was never pessimistic.

I wish you all the best on your journey.

[Rein_2021 in reply to Babyquest]

Amazing and I'm keeping all my fingers and toes crossed for you. Thank you so much for this information! ❤️

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Hi all,

My AMH is 1.9 at 31 years old. Results for other hormone tests including FSH are normal.

Have been trying for a baby for 18 months with my husband.

I am devastated to hear that my AMH is so low at this age.

I am trying to lose weight to get my BMI to below 30 (it's currently 32.8) as fertility consultant has said that this may help to regulate ovulation.

I just feel so sad and wanted to check I with people that have felt, or are feeling, the same.

Sending love to all xx

[Janop79]

I would say there is still hope. As I’ve been told a few times, it only takes one egg and also it’s about the quality of the egg not the quantity. I know how you feel. My AMH is lower than yours and I’m 39. I have good and bad days but trying to keep positive.

Good luck with it all xx

[Hidden in reply to Janop79]

Thank you Janop. Sending love xx