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Low amh / 3 lead follicles - need some hope!

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VenusStarr · 10/05/2021 17:43

I'm doing my first round of IVF, this is my one and only nhs round. I have low amh (5) so was warned they weren't expecting much from me. I have had 4 naturally concieved miscarriages and am following an immune protocol but worried about my low numbers.

I've been on stims since Thursday and had my first scan today. I have 3 decent sized follicles: 2x12mm, 1x10mm plus 5 smaller ones all about 5mm. The nurse seemed happy but thinks that the smaller ones won't come to anything. Follow up is Wednesday and looking at egg collection sometime between Friday and Monday.

I'm on another thread and everyone has loads of follicles / eggs, so struggling not to compare. Due to my low numbers, we've already discussed a day 3 transfer, but I'm worried we won't even get that far.

Please share any positive stories. X

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strawberrysummer19 · 09/06/2021 12:26

@39andabit yes me too, massively over think then tell myself not to!!!

I totally agree and relate and I know I will be the same just thinking something will go wrong
I did it with my 1st - she's 10 now !
We TTC for 18 months and when I conceived naturally I couldn't believe it and kept testing and even throughout the pregnancy I felt on tender hooks but it was all fine!
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Scirocco · 09/06/2021 13:25

@39andabit

Thanks for checking in, tests are still positive - yay!

The clinic had wanted me to stop progesterone on OTD but I spoke with them about the evidence for use through the first trimester for people with histories of miscarriages, and they agreed I can stay on it until 12 weeks (if I make it that far)...

jolly86 · 09/06/2021 13:42

@39andabit i am the same told both parents and now dread giving them bad news. Talking of names- wow i do agree it is a bit early for that but fingers crossed.

@strawberrysummer19 so you have a 10 year old how nice. I got pregnant after 16 months of trying and miscarried at 5.5 weeks so that spooked me out. Never understood why i got pregnant when i did. I guess same for you.

@Scirocco that’s interesting they tell to stop on OTD., At mine it is until 10 weeks. Crazy how different clinics take decisions differently.

39andabit · 09/06/2021 13:46

@strawberrysummer19 that makes me feel better about my worrying! Lovely that there was a positive outcome in the shape of your daughter!

@Scirocco fantastic news. Can’t believe your clinic don’t keep you on progesterone for a few weeks as standard? I thought most clinics do at least 6 weeks. I think I had 10 weeks from EC. I can’t wait to stop as it’s messy but I already asked the nurse about weaning off rather than just stopping suddenly as it does seem scary! Glad you’re going to take it for a bit as it has got to help some people retain a pregnancy even if lots of us don’t really need it. Look after yourself.

39andabit · 09/06/2021 13:51

@jolly86 I know it’s far too early to talk names but it was nice to just feel some normal excitement about it.

On another completely random point. Has anyone got a dog? We’re supposed to be getting a puppy in a couple of months. But I’m worried that it may be a bit much to have a 7month old puppy and a baby if this all works out? My partner says it’ll be fine and better to have the dog then the baby, think he’s worried that once there’s a baby I’ll say no to a dog too 😂

Scirocco · 09/06/2021 13:56

I was quite worried when I realised I knew more about the evidence base for it than they did...

I cited trials to them and everything!

Still, I probably shouldn't be too surprised. I had stims for a very short time with poor response and no protocol adjustments, and very little communication about embryo development...

I think progesterone isn't great for my mood but I'd rather deal with a few weeks of mood swings than go without it!

jolly86 · 09/06/2021 13:56

@39andabit that’s also why i kind of regretted telling parents as they already start making a fuss and imagine things.. i don’t want to be carried away too early :(

Haha that is funny about the dog usually it is the other way around!! Many times i wanted a pet my husband wouldn’t let me.. I do agree it may be too much to have a dog when you hopefully have a baby.

strawberrysummer19 · 09/06/2021 14:35

@jolly86 @39andabit yes so lovely, so I know I am very lucky- well she is 9 but 10 in august. Such a lovely age and I want to do it all again?!?! X

strawberrysummer19 · 09/06/2021 15:01

We told mums and dads OTD so they know when we are testing! But I figured I would tell them if it didn't work or if any point it didn't work out later down the line.
Then again I've told my friends also about the whole process of ivf
I can see why people don't but for us we find it so much less pressure. Also my mil was helping with schools runs for me when I was having scans and also when I was so unwell with OHSS it was actually a help

If we get to cycle again ( we we have paid for 2) I wouldn't get so involved with follicle count as our cycle was so up and down and very touch and go but other than that I would still tell people.

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39andabit · 09/06/2021 16:02

@strawberrysummer19
We’re the same, have been quite open about it. I’m hoping it’ll help people feel ok talking about infertility and understand. My friend has already said she’s now much more understanding of someone she line manages who is having IVF as she knows the intensity of it all now.

@jolly86 I’m definitely the sensible one! I was really keen to get a dog and I thought it would give us something to look forward to as I was pretty realistic about the chances of a successful outcome 1st time so agreed to it but now it suddenly seems a bit full on. The dog is due in a few weeks so we’d get the puppy in Sept at 10weeks. I guess we’ve got a few weeks to decide. Most people cope with 2 young children and it’s sadly unlikely we’ll have 2 given my age so maybe it’s not completely mad, just wish there was a bigger gap! First world problems eh? 😂

strawberrysummer19 · 10/06/2021 09:51

@39andabit yes us too - found that none of my friends really knew anything about it and i don't think it should be a taboo subject.

Today I've woke with pink/light brown when I wipe and was on my pessary so think I'm out ☹️☹️☹️☹️xx

39andabit · 10/06/2021 10:07

@strawberrysummer19 so sorry to hear that. My clinic did warn me the pessaries might cause spotting as they irritate the cervix. It may be worth testing tomorrow if you have a FRER just to see. It’s heartbreaking even if you try and prepare yourself for a negative result.

39andabit · 10/06/2021 10:08

Also my mum said she had light bleeding every month throughout pregnancy just for a few days. So it’s definitely worth testing so you’ll know either way. Thinking of you.

jolly86 · 10/06/2021 10:22

@strawberrysummer19 I am very sorry.. this process is just so difficult. Just hope this is false alarm. But even if not, there's all chances you will get a much better response in your next cycle as they say the first cycle is usually a trial to learn and improve in the next one X

strawberrysummer19 · 10/06/2021 12:09

@jolly86 @39andabit thanks ladies I really hope so
I'll keep an eye and see.
Just hoping it's not AF but preparing for the worst and yes I have another cycle to focus on at least x

Hope everyone is doing ok today xx

Scirocco · 10/06/2021 12:54

@strawberrysummer19 I'm sorry. Don't give up though - the pessaries can cause irritation so if it's a small amount of blood it could be from that? Maybe ask your clinic and see what they think? I'll keep hoping for a good outcome for you...

Luan82 · 10/06/2021 20:25

@strawberrysummer19 lots of positive thoughts coming your way x

strawberrysummer19 · 10/06/2021 20:33

@Luan82 @Scirocco @jolly86 @39andabit thanks everyone. I have quite a light flow of brown so I think it's af ☹️☹️☹️☹️

39andabit · 10/06/2021 21:00

So very sorry @strawberrysummer19 that’s awful. Maybe call the clinic tomorrow or test just to rule out? Take care of yourself and take as much time as you need. This infertility crap is so very hard. 😢

strawberrysummer19 · 10/06/2021 21:24

@39andabit thank you, I've emailed them so sure they will respond tomorrow

As for my pessaries do I just stop now ? Seems silly taking them still I know but I guess I should wait until clinic advice ?
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MGee123 · 10/06/2021 21:53

Definitely don't stop taking them @strawberrysummer19, wait until you've spoken to the clinic but they will probably say to continue until OTD (so sorry, I can't remember when it is for you). So sorry you're going through this, but it isn't definite your out. Try to hang in there until OTD x

strawberrysummer19 · 10/06/2021 22:00

@MGee123 ok I will
Hopefully they will get back to me tomorrow
I have period type pain now
Otd is Saturday x

Scirocco · 10/06/2021 22:12

@strawberrysummer19 keep taking the pessaries - it isn't over til it's over. Thinking of you.

MGee123 · 11/06/2021 06:32

Hope you hear from them @strawberrysummer19. I really feel for you, this process is so rough. Look after yourself today x

strawberrysummer19 · 11/06/2021 07:48

@MGee123 @Scirocco @39andabit @Luan82 thank you everyone

The clinic have said to stop meds ( after asking me to confirm with a pregnancy test which was negative)

I have a follow up appointment with the consultant to discuss next steps

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