Failing Ovulatory Reserve

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November 20th, 2012, 06:36 PM
LO123

Failing Ovulatory Reserve

Hi Ladies, I am 38 and my DH 42. We have been trying for over 6 months so last week my dr sent me for a blood test to check my egg supply. Well it has come back low. It says I have a failing ovulatory reserve. My number came in at 3.9 which a friend of mine says is really low. Just wondering if anyone else has had their egg supply checked.

I am so scared now I will not even fall pregnant. I have been swaying for a girl which limits my chances of falling pregnant anyway and now I feel I have wasted the last few months when I should have just been trying to fall pregnant. I feel so depressed and really sad. I have one DS and didn't realise how much I wanted another child, girl or boy, untill now I think it will never happen. I would be so happy just to be having another boy now. It is the biggest wake up call ever. I have a specialist appointment next week so I will be interested to see what he says. My issue is my DH is not even that keen on having another child so I know if the specialist suggests IVF my DH will not want to do it.

I don't know why we left it so late to have children. It will one of the biggest regrets of my life if I don't have another baby.

Sorry for the downer but I feel I really need to talk it out with people who understand.
November 20th, 2012, 07:05 PM
nuthinbutpink

You could try taking DHEA. It is a supplement that has an ongoing study for people like you that has helped many women. I took it and it helped me. Many women on the HT forum have used it.
November 20th, 2012, 07:08 PM
LO123

Thanks, I will look into it.

Can I ask what the HT forum is?
November 20th, 2012, 07:37 PM
maybebabythree

Hi - I don't know what your numbers are for, but I had a higher fsh reading when I had fertility tests. I was pulling my hair out after two years ttc. But the next month I got pg! I gave up swaying as it was more important to be pg to me. But don't despair, wait to see what your doctor says first.
November 20th, 2012, 07:39 PM
nuthinbutpink

http://genderdreaming.com/forum/ht-f...g-info-cycles/

You can look up IVF and DHEA for more info. I know you don't want to do IVF but the benefits of DHEA still apply.
November 20th, 2012, 07:45 PM
LO123

Thank you both...
November 20th, 2012, 07:56 PM
LO123

I meant to write also, yes depending on what the dr says, falling pregnant will be more important than swaying... and I will be so grateful to have another baby.
November 21st, 2012, 10:23 PM
strawberrymom

Remember low is not the same as none. i know there is a lot of info on here about increasing egg quality with supplements and herbs( macca root and red clover being two but I am no expert so hopefully someone else can chime in). I haven't been tested myself but do worry as I am 38 and DH 41. I am sending you best wishes and keep us posted.
November 21st, 2012, 10:43 PM
BeadinMom

I've also read good things about wheatgrass lowering FSH levels.

Mine is slightly elevated...I haven't tried any supps yet, because I'm working with a fertility specialist. If it doesn't happen relatively soon, though, I will definitely be looking into more homeopathic stuff.

Good luck, LO123!!
November 21st, 2012, 11:54 PM
LO123

Thanks Strawberrymon and Beadinmon, I have a appointment with the specialist next Thursday so am very keen to see what he says. I have also been researching a bit on the internet. Hopefully it will all work. Good luck to you both as well.
November 28th, 2012, 05:01 AM
4devochki

Later, you're not so very late. I had #1 at 36, #2 at 38 and #s 3 and 4 at 41. Had to do IVF for all of them for other reasons. I hear you though on the regrets.

Some "anecdata" for you: for the last pregnancy, I did drink wheatgrass juice every day before and during cycling (disgusting!) and did acupuncture/chinese herbs as well. I don't know if it helped, but I had two failed cycles before then (1 BFN and 1 miscarriage at 10 weeks) so maybe...?

Good luck to you!
November 28th, 2012, 02:04 PM
The Anchor

Ubiquinol is supposed to be great for the eggs of mature mommas. At the moment I am swaying for a healthy egg myself. But since swaying girl lowers fertility, it looks like I'm swaying boy! Good luck!
November 29th, 2012, 01:45 PM
strawberrymom

Wishing you the best of luck today!
March 20th, 2014, 09:02 AM
fiveboysandagirl

Hi. I'm 40 and I had apparently low reserves when I got tested 2 years ago. We went for ivf and pgd but it failed. Anyway I took Vitex for about 6 months to help with pms really and the month after I stopped taking it I got pregnant. We had given up trying! It will be my 6th.

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March 20th, 2014, 01:39 PM
The Anchor

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Originally Posted by fiveboysandagirl

Hi. I'm 40 and I had apparently low reserves when I got tested 2 years ago. We went for ivf and pgd but it failed. Anyway I took Vitex for about 6 months to help with pms really and the month after I stopped taking it I got pregnant. We had given up trying! It will be my 6th.

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No kidding! I LOVE hearing stories like this, HUGE CONGRATS!
March 21st, 2014, 03:01 PM
Mackenzie

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Originally Posted by fiveboysandagirl

Hi. I'm 40 and I had apparently low reserves when I got tested 2 years ago. We went for ivf and pgd but it failed. Anyway I took Vitex for about 6 months to help with pms really and the month after I stopped taking it I got pregnant. We had given up trying! It will be my 6th.

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Congrats that is wonderful :)