Those ovaries are funny little things. It’s difficult to know exactly how well they are working, and what kinds of egg they are producing. Most likely, at some point during your fertility journey, you will wonder what is going on with your ovaries. Most women undergo an FSH test. While FSH is important, it is not the holy grail. It is important to look at the entire “ovarian reserve” picture—not only how many eggs you have left, but what is the quality of these eggs. As a result, do not just stop at FSH. Check other things, such as AMH and antral follicle counts. These tests will give you more information about whether or not you should continue down the same path or consider other options. All very important considerations when you are trying to figure out the most efficient and cost-effective course of treatment.
For more information about Ovarian Reserve Testing visit ReproSource at http://www.reprosource.com/forpatients/index.html and talk to your doctor about appropriate testing.
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I'm 43 and my tubes can not be reversed. My husband and I want a baby. I want to do IVF at no cost. My daughters are willing to donate eggs for me. The remaining eggs donated will cover the cost of IVF. My daughter is willing to be pregnant for me. Can I be part of research study.
Posted by: Rhonda Kemp | January 28, 2010 at 01:47 PM