We are currently TTC, DS is an ICSI baby and although we are just trying naturally atm, we will likely head down the IVF/ICSI path later in the year when we have some cash unless an amazing miracle occurs
However, 3 years after TTC DS (3 years older) I am concerned about my reduced fertility and thinking about asking my FS for the base line / Egg Count test - will they do it if you are not commiting to a cycle any time soon? Or can a regular GP test for you?
I am turning 37 shortly and although the fertility issues are with regard to my DH, I am concerned that my advancing age may hinder us if we leave it too long
Any helpful info about this test (and exactly what its called) would be appreciated
Cheers
Naomi
(who thought 37 was 'advancing age' ?? Only in fertility years )
It is called the AMH (Anti Mullerian Hormone) Test......your FS has to order it as it is generally only the Fertility clinics pathology labs that have the facilities to run the test. We had ours done when Mr C was about 9 months old as I am 41 an we wanted to know how quickly we had to make a decision about number 2....found out my egg reserve is excellent, well above normal for my age so we are hoping to go back later this year if we don't fall naturally. So yes you can definitely have it donw outside of a cycle.....there is no medicare rebate for it yet however and it cost us $60 to get done.
I've just had this done (AMH test). My GP was happy to order the test for me and was going to cost $120ish but because I was going back for another IVF cycle anyway, got it done through the IVF clinic and only cost me $68, so is cheaper to get it done through IVF clinics but GPs can do it for you. My result was as expected after trying for many years and having unsuccessful attempts at IVF for a second baby. I'm glad I got it done as I think I needed it written in ink that my time has pretty much run out. Normal I'm told is around a score of 10 or above. I was 3.6 and am only 37 but is likely due to my many years of endometriosis. Who knows, but I'm still giving it a last shot or 2.
Oh - and I should add in that the test takes approx. 2 weeks before you get results back and its recommended you do the test 2 months after stopping the pill as it can affect the results.
I did mine a year ago and it was 17.6 (or point something!! can't remember!) I had just turned 39...BUT since having done IVF, despite the good numbers "on paper" I have still responded poorly to the stim drugs.
The more I do/learn about IVF, the more I realise it's an inexact science and it's as much about dumb luck as anything else!
agree with nothing2lose - and not to rain on anybody's parade (only put this out there because the facts are important and I was late learning the facts) - these tests tell you nothing about egg quality which is a huge factor as you approach 40 and beyond. You can have very good egg reserve, but the % of those eggs that are going to be normal in terms of chromosomes decreases as you get older and this is a very, very important factor.
Base line / Egg Count Test ?
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which is why I responded so poorly with my 1st stim cycle.
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