How to Evaluate Low Ovarian Reserve, What is Low Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH)?
Geringe ovarielle Reserve | Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH) is produced by small follicles in the ovaries of women and is an indicator of egg reserve in women. The AMH test can be done on any day of the menstrual cycle. An AMH value above 1 ng/mL indicates that the person has a normal number of eggs, while a value below this value indicates that the egg reserve is decreasing.
- Since the number of eggs decreases as women age, the AMH value also decreases with age.
- The AMH value is high in women with many small follicles, such as those with polycystic ovary syndrome.
Geringe ovarielle Reserve | The AMH value provides information about egg reserve, but it is not definitive data on whether a woman will be able to get pregnant on her own in the future. A low AMH value does not mean that you will not be able to get pregnant on your own in the future. Also, having a normal AMH value does not mean that it will be normal in the future and it is not an indicator of how quickly and how quickly it will decrease in the future. Even if the AMH value is normal, the person may not be able to get pregnant naturally, as there are many factors that affect the ability to get pregnant.
Factors Causing Low AMH
Genetic Factors: Some genetic factors can affect AMH levels. It is important to evaluate family history and genetic history.
Age Factor: As a woman ages, a decrease in fertility and AMH levels can be observed. Smoking and Alcohol Consumption: Smoking and excessive alcohol consumption can negatively affect AMH levels.
Environmental Toxins: Environmental toxins can negatively affect the endocrine system and reduce AMH levels.
Ovarian Surgery and Radiotherapy: Medical interventions such as ovarian surgery or radiotherapy can reduce AMH levels by affecting the ovarian tissue. Previous endometriosis surgery or cysts in the ovaries can also reduce egg reserve.
What Can Be Done If Ovarian Reserve or AMH Is Low?
Egg Freezing: Egg freezing may be recommended for women with low AMH levels.
Treatments to Increase Ovarian Reserve: Today, vitamins and nutritional supplements such as folic acid, vitamin B, vitamin D, DHA Omega 3, iron, calcium, Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) and DHEA are recommended to increase egg reserve.
Geringe ovarielle Reserve | In addition, although scientific research is still ongoing, new approaches such as PRP and exosomes applied under the ovarian capsule are being tried to increase ovarian reserve.
Egg Donation: If egg reserve is very low and it is not possible to get pregnant naturally, egg donation may be an option. In this method, pregnancy can be achieved using another woman’s healthy eggs.
Herbal and Natural Approaches: It is assumed that natural methods such as diet, supplements and herbal treatments can be effective in increasing egg reserve. However, it is important to be careful about the effectiveness and reliability of these methods.
Treatments to Increase Egg Reserve: Some medications or hormone treatments can help increase egg reserve. These treatments can increase follicle development and allow the ovaries to produce more eggs.
IVF Treatment: Women with low egg reserve can increase their chances of getting pregnant with IVF treatment. This treatment method involves fertilizing the eggs and transferring the embryos to the uterus.
Psychological Support: Coping with low egg reserve can be emotionally challenging. Getting psychological support can help cope with stress and better manage the treatment process.
Geringe ovarielle Reserve | Taking precautions such as a healthy diet, not smoking, regular sleep, stress management, regular exercise, and staying away from processed foods will also positively affect ovarian capacity.
Stress Management: Geringe ovarielle Reserve | Chronic stress can have a negative effect on fertility and can reduce AMH levels. Stress management techniques such as yoga, meditation, and deep breathing exercises can naturally increase AMH levels.
Weight Control: Geringe ovarielle Reserve | Being overweight or obese can have a negative impact on fertility and can reduce AMH levels. Maintaining a healthy body weight or losing weight can improve egg health and AMH levels.
Doctor-Supervised Treatments: Geringe ovarielle Reserve | Certain medications or hormone treatments can be used to increase egg reserve. It is important to receive these treatments under the supervision of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Esra ÖZBAŞLI because they can have side effects and risks.
