A bit of hope for those with low AMH and high FSH ...

[Zoexx]

Hi Ladies

I just wanted to share some positive news which might give others in a similar position some hope ...

With low AMH and high FSH we were never expected to achieve high numbers of eggs at collection when starting out with IVF, but we were left feeling really disheartened when only ONE follicle could be seen at our day 9 scan 😔

Less than 48 hrs before egg collection we were given the option of cancelling the cycle/turning it into an IUI instead. The hospital also indicated at this stage that we would most likely be looking at going down the egg donor route next time round, considering my poor response to the stimulation medication.

After chatting it through with the clinic we opted to stick with it as it was indicated that the follicle was a good size, and we also didn’t want to be in a position where we might always wonder what could have been.

Fast forward 3 weeks and this was definitely the right decision as we now have a BFP!! 🤩

Our one little embryo got to blastocyst stage (4AB) and then went on to implant which is just amazing!

People had tried to assure us that it only takes one good egg but we really didn’t hold out much hope as the odds just seemed to be so against us, and I suppose I just really want to stress here that it’s definitely not a numbers game ...

It’s obviously still early days so we won’t be getting complacent, but we are just over the moon to get to this stage after a rocky start!

This forum has been a godsend during my 2WW. I have read so many positive, helpful and supportive messages which have given me hope at such an anxious time.

Wishing all of you lovely ladies lots of luck for your own journeys🤞xxx

[Reuben-ling]

Congratulations 🎉 wishing you all the best xxx

[Beatrix_K]

That’s amazing Zoexx! I’m sure this will give loads of women a boost. Xx

[Rp1411]

Such great news! Wishing you all the best on your pregnancy journey! Thank you for sharing this! x

[Millbanks]

That’s amazing news! Congratulations 🥳 xxx

[Steadman80]

Many congrats and thanks for sharing xx

[Kat_15]

Amazing news, many congrats! This gives me hope, thank you. xxx

[Zoexx]

Thanks for all the lovely messages 😘

[Mutleybob]

Congratulations. That’s amazing. I too have low Amh, only got 3 eggs, but only 2 suitable for ISCI and only 1 fertilised which made it to blast and now 18 weeks pregnant.

I’m no expert at all. Only had the 1 round of IVF, but just from reading I truly believe that actually having fewer eggs can be a good thing and leads to better quality and therefore hopefully more likely to reach blast and a successful pregnancy.

Wishing you a long, happy and healthy pregnancy xx

[Zoexx in reply to Mutleybob]

Oh it’s so nice to hear that one embryo worked for you as well Mutleybob!

This is something I have read about too after desperately researching success rates with one egg at the outset and I definitely agree!!

Thank you and best wishes 💖 xxx

[London_Lady1 in reply to Mutleybob]

Yay I'm 2 weeks ahead of you. Congratulations! We really only had 3 eggs as well (2 more did turn up on my last scan before collection but were too small to do anything with). Of the main 3 all of them fertilised. I got my little boy kicking me loads at the moment and we have x2 grade Bs in the freezer. So quantity low quality good!

[Mutleybob in reply to London_Lady1]

Congratulations, that’s great news! I’m still waiting to feel regular movements, It’s the best feeling, also waiting to find out gender and getting impatient!!!

Good luck for the rest of the pregnancy xx

[Fertilityjourney]

Fantastic news, congratulations! Xx

[drfairy]

Amazing! Thanks for sharing!

[Fifikoko]

Congratulations Zoe!! Praying you have a healthy and happy pregnancy from this point on 🙏🏽💖🥰

[fay2399]

How lucky is that. Congratulations

[Laura295]

That's amazing! Can I ask what your AMH and FSH was? Xx

[Zoexx in reply to Laura295]

Hi Laura295 at the beginning of this year my AMH came back at 6.6 and FSH at 12.5 but I haven’t been tested again since so I’m not sure if they have changed since then as I think the clinic were a bit surprised at my poor response to the highest dose of Meriofert 😏

[Peace-Lilly]

Congratulations, amazing news! Thankyou for sharing, love reading posts like this xx

[Anipea]

Congratulations 🎉 many thanks for sharing ❤️ wishing you all the best in your pregnancy xxx

[London_Lady1]

Such amazing news! Yay for all the ladies out there with low AMH. So happy you stuck it out. I felt like cancelling mine when there were only 3, but again our little one stuck. Thank you for posting this. Its so important not to loose hope when things aren't going how we would like xx

Wishing you a happy healthy pregnancy!

[Sammy246]

Congratulatuons. Wishing you best of luck and prayers with your pregnancy.🙏x

[SPLPX]

This is so lovely to read. Congratulations 🥰

[nT455]

Thanks for posting. Gives me hope!

[nT455 in reply to nT455]

And congratulations!!

[JanB78]

That’s great news

Congrats whats your amh and FSh and age

It only takes one!

[Zoexx in reply to JanB78]

Hi JanB78 thanks for your message 😊I’m 38 and at the beginning of this year my AMH came back at 6.6 and FSH was 12.5 but these haven’t been re-tested since so I’m not sure if they have changed now after such a poor response to the highest dose of stimulation meds (Meriofert) x

[islwyn]

Congrats !

[Jane8412]

Thank you for sharing this! Just what i need to hear before starting my first IVF cycle this month. xx

[Aquarius_hope]

Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful news Zoexx and a huge congratulations on your positive result! Xxx

[Mum2B19]

Congratulations!!! That’s great news. All the best on your journey too🎉 🎉

[Rosey2020]

Thanks a lot for sharing this Zoexx. It's reassuring to know that success is possible with low AMH. I guess it does take just one good egg! Congratulations to you and all the best!

[pink1105]

Such amazing news - and really gives me hope 🙏🏽 Wishing you all the best for your journey ahead Xxx

[slinky00]

This is amazing news, congratulations and thanks for sharing. I suffer with low AMH and have been diagnosed with diminished ovarian reserve. My last cycle we only produced 2 eggs and only 1 got to early blastocyst and didn't implant. They say my best hope is for donor which I am not ready to do. Reading your story has only strengthened my belief that we must keep trying with our own eggs for now and given me so much hope for my next round.

I wish you all the best xxxx

[Green80]

Amazing news, congratulations 💕💕💕💕

[Danascha]

I am about to start my cycle anytime now. You have no idea how happy I am to have read your post! Thank you for giving me hope!

Thank you for sharing! You have my very best wishes!! 😊😊

[April26]

Congratulations, nice story to read and will be helpful for other! Thankyou x

[Zoexx]

It’s so lovely to hear that my story has helped others to think positively about their own situations and I am blown away by all of your kind messages and well wishes 🙏 sending lots of love and positive vibes to you all!! 💖🍀🤞🤗

[Infragilis]

Hope all is well and thank you for your positive share.