low amh - im devastated

[needhope]

Me and hubby have been ttc for just over a year and I've had two early miscarriages. I've been referred for testing and now got my results back. FSH 8.9 and AMH 9.5 as I understand it this puts me in the 'low fertility' category. I can't believe it I'm only 28, I thought at least we had time.

My appointment with my consultant is on monday so I'm hoping they can explain what this all means!!!! Am I ever going to have children?? I've cried myself to sleep since I got the result, I feel like such a failure and like I just don't work properly.

I didn't think my fertility as such would be a huge problem as I had concieved twice in a year but now I feel like my world has turned upside down.

My dream is to have a family with my amazing husband and its slipping further and further away. To top it all off my period is due monday so there's another month with no luck. I thought maybe I might be pregnant as I have been feeling very sick but a test yesterday was negative. I've tried to tell myself maybe it was just too early but deep down I know there's no hope.

I can't believe all this is happening. Has anyone else had the amh test?

Xxxxxxxx

 

[daviess3]

I haven't had amh test but got my results posted to me today as I'm going to a private clinic, an my fsh level is 9.9 an lh is 9.0 doctor told me that all my results r normal but from looking this morning my fsh is definately very high! I'm so upset?!! So sorry ur going through this to I feel like I'm banging my head on a wall! X

 

[needhope]

Sorry to hear your going through this too, its so hard isn't it. Do you have any children yet? How old are you?

Don't panic too much, I know it doesn't look good on the internet but the doctors did say my fsh at 8.9 was within normal levels but just elavated for my age. It may be nothing to worry about. Its my amh result that worries me but I need to talk to my consultant and find out what it all means.

I hate all of this, seems so unfair doesn't it. But we have to keep going.

We will get there in the end!!

Xxx

 

[daviess3]

I hope so!! I'm 29 so my fsh is def high for my age to at 9.9!!! I'm just so annoyed they say that's normal I have had 4 losses an they just say ur results r normal go get on with it! I have been refered to a clinic in London coz I kept going on! Lesley Regan she's meant to be the best in Europe but we will see! Where do you live? X

 

[needhope]

In somerset, so just been referred to the local fertility clinic. In a way I know I'm lucky to be referred after 2 losses and if there is a problem then I would rather know about it I suppose but I'm just so scared!

Can't believe it really, just thought we still had plenty of time, never thought it would be so hard.

I'm so sorry you have had 4 losses, you have been through alot. When did you start trying?

I've read about that clinic in london and it sounds like the best place to be referred to! It is confusing though as my GP referred me to the hospital based on my FSH result but they say yours is fine, all the doctors seem to say different things.

I hope you get good news soon I really do.

Good to talk to someone else who understands.

Xxxxx

 

[a1b2c3]

Me and hubby have been ttc for just over a year and I've had two early miscarriages. I've been referred for testing and now got my results back. FSH 8.9 and AMH 9.5 as I understand it this puts me in the 'low fertility' category. I can't believe it I'm only 28, I thought at least we had time.

My appointment with my consultant is on monday so I'm hoping they can explain what this all means!!!! Am I ever going to have children?? I've cried myself to sleep since I got the result, I feel like such a failure and like I just don't work properly.

I didn't think my fertility as such would be a huge problem as I had concieved twice in a year but now I feel like my world has turned upside down.

My dream is to have a family with my amazing husband and its slipping further and further away. To top it all off my period is due monday so there's another month with no luck. I thought maybe I might be pregnant as I have been feeling very sick but a test yesterday was negative. I've tried to tell myself maybe it was just too early but deep down I know there's no hope.

I can't believe all this is happening. Has anyone else had the amh test?

Xxxxxxxx

In response to your comment of 'I feel like such a failure'.... your NOT!

I know it's hard. I'm going through the same things you are, although you are slightly ahead of me. My dh and I have been ttc for over a year. I am 26. I have been referred to a consultant at my local hospital.

I have been asked to have my LH, FSH, Prolactin (?) and some other tests done (sorry I cna't read the doctors writing!). I have had them for several months, but as af doesn't visit often, I can't get answers as they have to be done at certain times.

This month for the first time ever, I felt VERY excited that we had done it. Took a test this morning, got a BFN, and then followed by AF an hour later. Phoned hospital to make all appointments for the test only to be told that they are shut adn if I ring monday I might get an appointment later in the week. 'Errr later in the week is too late for the tests!!!'. I'm screwed.

But honestly, your not a failure, you are doing the right things and at the moment, that's all you can think of. The fact that you know you are doing everything that you can should help put your mind at rest. You have people around you to help support you, and as long as you know where there may be 'issues' you can work with them. Best of luck to you all. x

 

[needhope]

Do you know why you don't get af very often? I know what you mean it makes it very hard to get the tests because they have to be on certain days.

I'm sorry you didn't get the result that you wanted today, I hope there's good news round the corner for all of us. Its good that they are getting the tests started, at least then if there is anything that can be done to help then they can do it. I know its so hard going through it all though and especially if the hospital aren't making it easy to get the tests then you feel like you can't move forward.

I had those same tests so here if you need to talk about anything.

Thank you for your kind words, its just hard isn't being so young but not being able to do the one thing that seems so easy for most people around you!!

I feel like I'm letting my husband down and when I think about not being able to have children it just makes me panic! I hope the hospital can give us all some options to help. I'm scared about what they will suggest for us but got to try and be brave.

Xxxxx

 

[a1b2c3]

I don't have a clue why I don't get af very often? When I was a younger I was the same. Then I went on the pill and got it regularly. I could pinpoint it to within hours.

They thought I might have pcos, but the tests from before said my hormones were fine. I had an ultrasound and a transvaginal a few months ago, that showed a 4.5cm cyst on my left ovary. I had another one yesterday and the cyst is now gone so that's good I guess, although part of me was kind of hoping that it wasn't and then I would have known what was wrong.

My mother also had fertility problems. She was on chlomid for almost 7 years. On her last cycle, she got me! Unfortunatley afterwards she had 5 miscarriages. She also had cervical cancer and ended up wiht a full histerectomy. I get scared as 2 years ago, I had to have treatment for a bad smear. I was told it wasn't cancer at that stage, but it was obviously bad enough for them to treat. The only good thing about this that I think is that my af doesn't come, where as my mum's was constant? I try and hope that it means that my problem is different to hers, but who knows! I guess everyone is different.

I am like you, I feel like I am letting my husband down. I know he would make such a good dad. I also think having a child is the most beautiful most natural thing that anyone could do, and yet it seems anything but for me.

I might sound silly but what is amh? I know I am getting tested for all of these kind of things, but I have no clue what they are?

I really hope your appointment goes well on Monday. I would love to know how you get on.

I don't know about you, but this is the only place where I can talk to people about this stuff. I don't really want people close to me knowing as I don't think they will understand.
xxx

 

[needhope]

I know exactly what you mean. I find it very hard to talk to people around me (other than my husband who is being amazing) but with everyone else I just can't explain it properly. I don't know anyone who has been through anything similar really. I have one friend who has been trying for her second child for 18 months so I can talk to her a bit but its still hard as I'm scared ill never even have one child.

Not a silly question at all, apparently amh is a hormone that they test to get an idea of your ovarian reserve and by the looks of it, mine is pretty low. That's why I'm scared we haven't got much time, if I haven't got many eggs. I have normal cycles and fell pregnant both times quite easily so it was a real shock. But I guess it didn't work out either time and maybe this is why- because I have low fertility?

I need to speak to my consultant properly on monday to find out how bad it really is, I spoke to someone else on here who had the test and got a lower result than me and a year on she has had a little boy- so we have to keep our faith that it can and will happen for us!! Its definitely got to be worth it to keep going but its very hard.

I just think were so young to have problems like this.

I know everyone is different but my sister had very irregular periods after coming off the pill, they stayed that way for about a year but she fell pregnant and is due anyday. I don't know if that helps.

I know what you mean I think I don't want to take the chance to be a dad from my husband but he just says we are in this together, and I know I'd feel the same if there were any problems with him.

I just feel very low and time of the month is going to turn up any day and make me feel so much worse. I just hope for more positive news on monday.

Have you tried tracking your ovulation or anything? I know people who have done their temperature etc and sometimes it can help people to learn a bit more about their cycles? Especially if they aren't that regular?

Thinking of you xxxxx

 

[needhope]

I know exactly what you mean. I find it very hard to talk to people around me (other than my husband who is being amazing) but with everyone else I just can't explain it properly. I don't know anyone who has been through anything similar really. I have one friend who has been trying for her second child for 18 months so I can talk to her a bit but its still hard as I'm scared ill never even have one child.

Not a silly question at all, apparently amh is a hormone that they test to get an idea of your ovarian reserve and by the looks of it, mine is pretty low. That's why I'm scared we haven't got much time, if I haven't got many eggs. I have normal cycles and fell pregnant both times quite easily so it was a real shock. But I guess it didn't work out either time and maybe this is why- because I have low fertility?

I need to speak to my consultant properly on monday to find out how bad it really is, I spoke to someone else on here who had the test and got a lower result than me and a year on she has had a little boy- so we have to keep our faith that it can and will happen for us!! Its definitely got to be worth it to keep going but its very hard.

I just think were so young to have problems like this.

I know everyone is different but my sister had very irregular periods after coming off the pill, they stayed that way for about a year but she fell pregnant and is due anyday. I don't know if that helps.

I know what you mean I think I don't want to take the chance to be a dad from my husband but he just says we are in this together, and I know I'd feel the same if there were any problems with him.

I just feel very low and time of the month is going to turn up any day and make me feel so much worse. I just hope for more positive news on monday.

Have you tried tracking your ovulation or anything? I know people who have done their temperature etc and sometimes it can help people to learn a bit more about their cycles? Especially if they aren't that regular?

Thinking of you xxxxx

 

[needhope]

I know exactly what you mean. I find it very hard to talk to people around me (other than my husband who is being amazing) but with everyone else I just can't explain it properly. I don't know anyone who has been through anything similar really. I have one friend who has been trying for her second child for 18 months so I can talk to her a bit but its still hard as I'm scared ill never even have one child.

Not a silly question at all, apparently amh is a hormone that they test to get an idea of your ovarian reserve and by the looks of it, mine is pretty low. That's why I'm scared we haven't got much time, if I haven't got many eggs. I have normal cycles and fell pregnant both times quite easily so it was a real shock. But I guess it didn't work out either time and maybe this is why- because I have low fertility?

I need to speak to my consultant properly on monday to find out how bad it really is, I spoke to someone else on here who had the test and got a lower result than me and a year on she has had a little boy- so we have to keep our faith that it can and will happen for us!! Its definitely got to be worth it to keep going but its very hard.

I just think were so young to have problems like this.

I know everyone is different but my sister had very irregular periods after coming off the pill, they stayed that way for about a year but she fell pregnant and is due anyday. I don't know if that helps.

I know what you mean I think I don't want to take the chance to be a dad from my husband but he just says we are in this together, and I know I'd feel the same if there were any problems with him.

I just feel very low and time of the month is going to turn up any day and make me feel so much worse. I just hope for more positive news on monday.

Have you tried tracking your ovulation or anything? I know people who have done their temperature etc and sometimes it can help people to learn a bit more about their cycles? Especially if they aren't that regular?

Thinking of you xxxxx

 

[needhope]

I know exactly what you mean. I find it very hard to talk to people around me (other than my husband who is being amazing) but with everyone else I just can't explain it properly. I don't know anyone who has been through anything similar really. I have one friend who has been trying for her second child for 18 months so I can talk to her a bit but its still hard as I'm scared ill never even have one child.

Not a silly question at all, apparently amh is a hormone that they test to get an idea of your ovarian reserve and by the looks of it, mine is pretty low. That's why I'm scared we haven't got much time, if I haven't got many eggs. I have normal cycles and fell pregnant both times quite easily so it was a real shock. But I guess it didn't work out either time and maybe this is why- because I have low fertility?

I need to speak to my consultant properly on monday to find out how bad it really is, I spoke to someone else on here who had the test and got a lower result than me and a year on she has had a little boy- so we have to keep our faith that it can and will happen for us!! Its definitely got to be worth it to keep going but its very hard.

I just think were so young to have problems like this.

I know everyone is different but my sister had very irregular periods after coming off the pill, they stayed that way for about a year but she fell pregnant and is due anyday. I don't know if that helps.

I know what you mean I think I don't want to take the chance to be a dad from my husband but he just says we are in this together, and I know I'd feel the same if there were any problems with him.

I just feel very low and time of the month is going to turn up any day and make me feel so much worse. I just hope for more positive news on monday.

Have you tried tracking your ovulation or anything? I know people who have done their temperature etc and sometimes it can help people to learn a bit more about their cycles? Especially if they aren't that regular?

Thinking of you xxxxx

 

[a1b2c3]

I know it's hard for you, but I kind of think if you have been pg before, it will happen again for you. 3rd time's the charm right? Try and stay positive. I'm sure you will feel better once you have spoke to your consultant. Just be sure to ask anything that is bothering you. I know next time I get to see mine, it will be a very LONG appointment. lol, I'm just so confused and often feel like I'm not getting any answers!

Yes I do try to track my ovulation. Obviously itis hard with af being so irregular. I have only had 3 this year. I normally check my cm, and then once i think it's the right time, I start using opks. As soon as my cm is even remotely at that stage I let my dh know and we do all we can to get the timing right. I have also started doing the temperture bit as well. Well I say that, I purchased the stuff, but I'm told you temperature rises after you ovulate, so I'm not sure if ti's worth it? Maybe I have misunderstood it?

Also, I am now very confused. As I mentioned earlier I got a BFN this morning followed by what I thought was my AF an hour later. But now that seems to have stopped and I have absolutely nothing! Not even any cm. The Af was also like a funny colour, more like brown then red. Sorry if this is tmi. It's just as I said, I was soooooo positive this month due to so many symptoms (which I don't normally get), but then all that this morning! I'm so confused. I think I need to try to get hold of my Consultant on Monday to see if ti's still worth me doing the blood tests. This just doen'st seem like a normal period. Maybe iut's just wishful thinking... I'm so sorry, what would you do?

 

[needhope]

I know exactly what you mean. I find it very hard to talk to people around me (other than my husband who is being amazing) but with everyone else I just can't explain it properly. I don't know anyone who has been through anything similar really. I have one friend who has been trying for her second child for 18 months so I can talk to her a bit but its still hard as I'm scared ill never even have one child.

Not a silly question at all, apparently amh is a hormone that they test to get an idea of your ovarian reserve and by the looks of it, mine is pretty low. That's why I'm scared we haven't got much time, if I haven't got many eggs. I have normal cycles and fell pregnant both times quite easily so it was a real shock. But I guess it didn't work out either time and maybe this is why- because I have low fertility?

I need to speak to my consultant properly on monday to find out how bad it really is, I spoke to someone else on here who had the test and got a lower result than me and a year on she has had a little boy- so we have to keep our faith that it can and will happen for us!! Its definitely got to be worth it to keep going but its very hard.

I just think were so young to have problems like this.

I know everyone is different but my sister had very irregular periods after coming off the pill, they stayed that way for about a year but she fell pregnant and is due anyday. I don't know if that helps.

I know what you mean I think I don't want to take the chance to be a dad from my husband but he just says we are in this together, and I know I'd feel the same if there were any problems with him.

I just feel very low and time of the month is going to turn up any day and make me feel so much worse. I just hope for more positive news on monday.

Have you tried tracking your ovulation or anything? I know people who have done their temperature etc and sometimes it can help people to learn a bit more about their cycles? Especially if they aren't that regular?

Thinking of you xxxxx

 

[needhope]

I've tried the temp thing a couple of times and I did see a definite rise after I ovulated. I don't keep doing it every day but it put my mind at rest that I was ovulating which helped.

Not sure what to suggest- I guess if it were me I'd hang on a couple of days and see what happens? If no period then maybe do another test? The waiting is the worst part I think, drives you mad. What symptoms have you had?

I thought it might be this month too but the test yesterday was negative- I did think maybe it was a bit too early but then thought I was just being silly and trying to get my hopes up so now I'm just waiting for it to start as I know it will.

I'd def speak to the consultants about the tests and see what they say and when they can do the tests- hopefully they will put your mind at rest.

If the blood was brown it could still be that you are pregnant? I really hope so for you!!!

I'm trying to be positive about the future, just got to keep my chin up!!

Xxxxx

 

[a1b2c3]

I think you right, I am going to start trying the temp thing. Like you said, it will help me to identify that I have ovulated. Then I will know for definate about the timing of things in regards to the other signs as well as that I am actually ovulating.

Symptoms over the last week have been incredibly painful boobs (I never get this, and even my tops rubbing across them hurts!), lower back pain, a little bit of stomach cramps, very emotional, stuffy/runny nose (although that might not even be relevent, but just a bit odd I think), and a light pink/brown thick CM for around 2 days before today. The day before the CM started I had what looked like brown spots on my undies.

Part of me though keeps thinking I'm imagining stuff because I want a child so badly. I spoke to my husband about it and he said that he noticed the stuff on my undies, although he thought they were funny looking skid marks. lol, men, gotta love um! Sorry if that was tmi.

How many dpo are you? I hope the AF stays away for you. x

 

[needhope]

I'm not really sure how many days. Normally I'm a 32 day cycle so I'd expect to come on monday. But my temps were a little odd this month and so I'm not sure if I actually ovulated later than that. I don't know why I did the test yesterday, think I just wanted to put myself out of my misery!!!! I know what you mean, I have had some symptoms that made me think it was this month but then I think our hormones trick us so much!!!

How are you feeling now? Hope your feeling positive? Maybe do another test in a couple of days? Ill be crossing my fingers for you I really will!

I don't think this will be our month, that would be too lucky wouldn't it, and I don't seem to have much luck!!

Just want to get appointment out the day so that I know how bad the situation is, aarrrggh I'm so scared and nervous that's its going to be something that can't be fixed!!!!!

Xxxx

 

[a1b2c3]

I know it's hard, but try and stay positive. It's amazing what they can do these days! I am hoping that it just takes a while to 'get into the system' and truly find out what's wrong. But hopefully after that, it will all get better.

I am still feeling confused today. My boobs still hurt adn I still have a bit of lower back pain although most of the stomach cramping seems to have stopped now. I still have not had anymore of a period although did haver a little bit more brown cm yesterday. I don't know why, but part of me is just telling me not to give up hope yet. I think it's because I had a ultrasound on Friday and the sonographer told me I had a 'plump womb' and that I would 'have a period very soon'. Well the amount of period I had (if it even was any) would not have emptied my womb! When I was there, I also asked if she would be able to see if I was pg and she said 'we can normally only tell after about 5 weeks, once a sac has formed'. So I don't know. Maybe again, I am just looking for things that aren't there.

I think I am going to go to the doctors tomorrow and explain everything to them and see what they say if I still haven't properly had my period. I am also going to ring the hospital and try to speak to my consulant (although her secretary is on holiday and I know messages aren't being picked up daily as it says that on the recorded message). I think I will also ring the hospital and try to get the blood tests arranged as if this is my af then tomorrow is the last day I can do one of the tests. As I don't get af very often, I don't want to miss the opportunity on having the tests when I can.

I don't know, it's just all a bit funny at the moment, but I don't think I can really do anything else until tomorrow. Normally I love weekends, but this one is killing me!

 

[Dilek]

Just wanted to say im 30, i had my son last yr and at the time my amh was 2.something. Way below. I was 28 when i was tested. Yes i had Ivf to conceive but it worked. However i was on the max drugs to pump up the number of eggs i get but thank god it worked. So dont give up hope.

 

[needhope]

Thank you dilek its really good to hear a positive story. I'm hoping it won't come to ivf but if it does we have to stay strong and be positive. When you got your amh result was there any explanation for why it was so low? Did they suggest ivf straight away? Its so good to hear that I'm not alone in this at such a young age, it obviously happens more than we think.

Abc- how are you feeling today? Have you done another test? From what you said from the ultrasound I def would if you period doesn't start soon? Mine is due today, same day as hospital!! No sign yet but feels like its on the way. I hope you manage to get some answers from your doctor and the hospital. I'd love to stay in touch if you want to?

Thinking of you xxxx