Episode 22

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28th Nov 2024

What Low AMH Really Means for Your Fertility Journey: Beyond the Numbers and IVF

Worried about low AMH and what it means for your fertility journey?

Hey, this is Dr. Aumatma! I’m here to guide you through understanding AMH and exploring fertility options. Empower yourself with knowledge!

This episode will unpack the truth about Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH), its role in your fertility, and why it’s not the definitive indicator you might think it is.

Low AMH—three letters that often strike fear and uncertainty in anyone trying to conceive. If you’ve been told that low AMH means IVF is your only hope or that you’ll never conceive naturally, this episode of Egg Meets Sperm is for you.

In this episode, we’re covering it all:

  • What is AMH? A breakdown of Anti-Müllerian Hormone, what it measures, and what it doesn’t.
  • Ovarian Reserve Myth-busting: Why AMH doesn’t directly correlate with the number or quality of your eggs.
  • The Dam Analogy: An easy-to-understand explanation of how AMH works to regulate follicle development.
  • Age and Context Matter: How AMH levels vary based on age, health conditions like endometriosis, and hormonal imbalances.
  • Hope for Low AMH: Real-life success stories of women who conceived naturally despite low AMH levels, and why IVF isn’t always the answer.
  • Beyond IVF: Natural and holistic approaches to optimizing your fertility health.

🌿 Key Takeaways:

While AMH can give us valuable insights into your fertility, it’s just one piece of a much bigger puzzle. Dr. Aumatma emphasizes the importance of looking at the full picture—age, other hormone levels (like FSH and LH), and your overall health. Low AMH doesn’t mean you’re out of options. Whether you choose natural methods, holistic treatments, or IVF, there’s always hope when you understand the full context of your fertility health.

💡 Why This Matters:

Did you know that AMH was originally used only in the context of IVF outcomes? The number can be valuable in planning an IVF cycle, but its broader application to natural conception is far less definitive. Learn how you can approach low AMH with clarity, confidence, and an understanding of all your options.

📖 Real-Life Stories:

  • A 32-year-old with an AMH of 0.2 was told she would need donor eggs. After holistic treatments, she conceived naturally and delivered a healthy baby—without her AMH ever increasing.
  • A 45-year-old with an AMH of 1.3 shocked her IVF doctors by retrieving 22 eggs and producing 18 grade-A embryos.

Both women’s journeys prove that AMH is just a number—not your destiny.

💌 Take Action:

Feeling overwhelmed by your AMH levels? It’s time to take a deeper dive into your fertility health. Schedule a discovery call now and learn how we can work together and create a personalized fertility plan just for you.

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Egg Meets Sperm
Because Fertility takes TWO.
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Attention: Women and couples in their 30s & 40s, CEOs, high-achieving badasses. If you're struggling to conceive, there is likely a reason. On Egg Meets Sperm, Dr. Aumatma interviews leading experts in fertility & wellness to help you on your journey to parenthood.
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This podcast is for you if:
* You are a BADASS - which also means you're a high-achiever, sometimes with a tendency towards wanting control, being a "boss" and carrying the world on your shoulders
* "infertility" makes you feel powerless and hopeless
* You're not sure there's anything you can do to help get your pregnant
* You are seeking alternatives to IVF, IUI, and Ovulation induction
* Your hormones are all over the place
* You have been diagnosed with PCOS, Endometriosis, Unexplained infertility
* You've suffered from Pregnancy loss and were told it's normal
* You and your partner are a power couple that wants to bring an incredible child into this world
* You are into natural & holistic approaches
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