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Hi, after 1 failed round Doc has added in testosterone gel for 3 weeks as it increases quality. I gave low amh.

Anyone had success with this please ?

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Rocco11

Hello, I asked my clinic to prescribe me it - they were reluctant as said no evidence of it helping, however, the few studies I’ve read the results look promising and it’s certainly worth a go, I’ve been using it for nearly two weeks now - we will soon find out if makes a difference from my perspective re quality

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1980Neil in reply to Rocco11

Hi, thanks for replying. Fingers crossed for us both

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DianeArnoldPartnerNurseFertility Network UK

Hi Neil. Still studies going on with the use of testosterone. However, if you are low in testosterone, and your specialist recommends giving it a go, then hopefully you will see some good results. Good luck! Diane

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1980Neil in reply to DianeArnold

Hi my name is Emma, I haven’t been diagnosed with low testosterone but clinic feels it’s worth trying.

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DianeArnoldPartnerNurseFertility Network UK in reply to 1980Neil

Hi Emma. If your clinic advises it, then perhaps give it a go! Diane

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Lilly12255

For me it did not work and made things worse

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Franco81

I did!

I had two failed full fresh cycles then tweaked a few bits on the third try. I took a short course of anti biotics in the month prior (in case of a bacterial infection which they said the test for cost more than the anti biotic so I just had them in case), had a mixture of Gonal F & Menopur instead of just menopur, took testosterone for a while (gel rubbed on my tummy each day) and had clexane blood thinners towards the end of the cycle. I also did the time lapse on this cycle.

So to be honest I’m not sure which part worked but something did and I now have 1 year old twins!

Also my husband used to joke that the testosterone chilled me out and took to calling me mate! 😂 it may have been placebo but I felt quite relaxed taking it.

Good luck 🤞🏻

Sarah x

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1980Neil in reply to Franco81

Wow! Congratulations. I’m on menopur and suprecur this time. Also having two trigger shots 🤞🤞🤞

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Franco81 in reply to 1980Neil

Oh I wish you lots of luck, fingers crossed these little changes make all the difference for you x

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1980Neil in reply to Franco81

Thank you, I hope so too xx

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