Anyone had an increase in AMH levels?

[hifer]

I’m aware this sounds crazy but my AMH level was 6.9 a year ago and I’ve just had the results back from Monday and it’s now 9! The clinic wanted me to do it again as it’s been a year so I was preparing myself for a lower result. The nurse won’t commit to explaining (which I understand) and I’m waiting to hear back from my consultant. We have a phone call booked in for Friday morning (on the grounds that the levels would have dropped so we would need to manage expectations for the next round) but I def wasn’t expecting this. I’ve asked if I can speak to her sooner so she can explain. Any thoughts would be fab.

Thank you xx

[Hidden]

Hi, over the last 2 years mine has gone from 18 to 9 to 11.9.

When I asked if it was all the supplements etc I had been taking, healthier lifestyle etc I was just told it wasn't a perfect science and could vary!

really interested to hear other peoples opinions xx

[hifer in reply to Hidden]

Wow that’s a mad variation. I know it could vary a bit but didn’t realise it could vary that much. I’ve also been taking (even) more supplements so also wondered if it was that. Thanks for sharing xx

[Hidden in reply to hifer]

I think to be honest it has dropped considerably over the past couple of years - I guess the variation to focus on is similar range to yours i.e. 9 to 11.9

I can't believe it can vary much and I really hope its because of all our hard work! Something has got to come of it surely! xx

[hifer in reply to Hidden]

God you’d hope so! I take 9 supplements a day. It’s crazy! Xx

[Kyell2]

This happened to me, with a 2 year gap in between testing. It went up by 4.

I was surprised and the clinic couldn’t explain it. They just said ‘it happens’. I did absolutely nothing differently 🤷‍♀️.

An increase is a win though so definitely good news for you 😊 xx

[hifer in reply to Kyell2]

Oh right. Thanks for sharing. Well done on the increase!! I’m so not used to good news with IVF that it just seems so implausible! Xx

[Hidden in reply to hifer]

Ditto! Lets hope its the start of things going right for you! 🤞🏻🤞🏻

[hifer in reply to Hidden]

Ah thanks lovely. You too 🤞🤞xx

[KiboXX]

Mine went from 8.5 before starting IVF to 10 after three egg collection rounds and 1.5 years later. I was expecting it to have decreased!

The doctor told me that the number does fluctuate month to month, not normally by an astronomical amount but that’s a good thing it’s not decreasing.

All good signs for you! Hopefully the doctor can explain it better than my attempt 😂 xx

[hifer in reply to KiboXX]

Oh wow great for you that it went up. I was just SO convinced it was going to go down or that it was an error that I’m just a bit gobsmacked! Hopefully it’s not an error🤞. Xx

[Hidden]

Hifer,

Mine went from 22 to 33 in an 18 month period (age 37 to 39). I did nothing other than an IVF cycle in this time. Also, doing IVF age 41 my AMH was 22 again.

My presumption is that a bit like FSH that you are only as bad as your lowest result (or as good as your best one) recognising FSH results do shift month to month too.

Also, from my experience my varying AMH has had little impact on the number of follicles and eggs retrieved from each IVF cycle. It’s always been about the same, the variation being the quality of the eggs that come out / reach blast (which is a bit like a game of bingo in my view).

No one has ever given me a good explanation for this phenomenon 🤷🏻‍♀️.

[hifer in reply to Hidden]

Thanks a lot for your message. That’s a couple of quite big jumps there! I think the whole of IVF is like a game of bingo you’re right. A total lottery. Xx

[ttcemmie]

I don't super trust these AMH tests. They seem to change by clinic, when taken, and prob lifestyle too. Despite the trust issues I have with AMH, I would love for mine to go up and I am v happy for you! 😊👍

[hifer in reply to ttcemmie]

Haha I’m with you. I don’t trust them either now! Thank you xx