Ovarian Reserve: What DOR Really Means

TL;DR: Low AMH and high FSH describe current systemic conditions, not fixed biological endpoints. Quantity and quality are distinct, and donor eggs are not the only path for DOR.

Is a low AMH or high FSH a final verdict on my fertility, or just a data point? Separates quantity from quality and reframes DOR.

4 Questions About Ovarian Reserve: What DOR Really Means

Low AMH, high FSH, am I running out of time?

Low AMH and high FSH describe egg quantity, not egg quality, and not your odds of conception. Here is what these numbers actually mean and what they don't.

Is diminished ovarian reserve actually fixable?

DOR is not entirely a fixed biological fact. Some contributors to reduced AMH are addressable. Here is what can and cannot be changed, and what to investigate before accepting the diagnosis as final.

Does low egg count mean low egg quality too?

Egg quantity and egg quality are separate biological parameters. Here is why low AMH does not predict poor egg quality and what actually determines the viability of your remaining eggs.

Should I skip to IVF or donor eggs for DOR?

A DOR diagnosis often comes with pressure to move immediately to IVF or donor eggs. Here is how to evaluate that recommendation against your specific clinical picture.

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