Fertility Results - Now What?

[Vicsleighbob]

Also posted in infertility as I'm not sure where this should go.

After ttc for 7 months my husband and I have had fertility tests done privately. We got the results today.

He, at 42, apparently has super sperm and is way above the averages for everything. My results are less good.

I'm 36 and have a AMH pmol/l of 4.3 and I only have 8 follicles. I had a chemical pregnancy last month. The doctor has said that it is possible to get pregnant naturally but only around a 5% chance. IVF would give us the best shot but even so would only be around a 15% chance. I would need at least two rounds to gather enough eggs. At £6k a round, this isn't an option for us financially right now. He also said if we were going to have IVF, it should be now before my numbers get worse. We don't have time to wait.

So what now? I'm absolutely broken and don't know where to go from here. Any advice or outcomes anyone can share please?

I had results back last week too, DH has supersperm, but my AMH was 2.9 with 8 folicles (Dr said FC was good compared to AMH - not sure weather thats good or bad!). Unfortunately I was given no advice or suggestions on what to do based on this, so I have had to come to my own conclusions. I have decided I might try IUI, it's a lot cheaper than IVF but is medicated and monitored so may up the chances quicker if we are running out of time (I am 41).
For you at the age of 36 your eggs should still be very good quality, which is great. Is IUI something you would consider to up the chances?
I think with egg quality on your side you stand a good chance.

Good luck

My doctor never mentioned IUI so I'm not sure if it would be suitable or not?

I've finally processed and digested my results. I can technically get pregnant naturally so I'm going to try and stay optimistic. I have booked an acupuncture consultation for next week and I've ordered some additional supplements. My husband and I aren't getting any younger so we've said we'll give it until Valentine's Day next year and if I'm not pregnant by then, we'll look at IVF. That gives us a year to save up enough money. I'm hopeful we won't need it though!

The doctor said that from my scan I have 5 follicles on the right and 3 on the left. He said I should have double that amount at my age which is a bit concerning!