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Evaluation of Ovarian Reserve

Unlock Your Fertility Potential: Assessing Ovarian Reserve

Assessing your ovarian reserve at Netcare IVF | Fertility can provide valuable insight about your fertility potential, as it can significantly influence the likelihood of successful implantation and pregnancy. Ovarian reserve refers to the current number of eggs you have, which diminishes over time. A higher egg supply generally increases your chances of conception.

As women age, their egg supply gradually decreases, eventually leading to menopause. While ovaries typically follow this aging pattern, individual experiences can vary. If you’re considering IVF or assisted fertility treatment, contact us today to schedule a consultation with our highly professional and experienced team.

Understanding Your Treatment Plan Better

Evaluating a woman’s ovarian reserve can yield either encouraging or discouraging results. In many cases, infertility can be addressed with a suitable treatment plan. However, if the ovarian reserve is found to be very low, it may be necessary to explore alternative options.

Hormone treatment with gonadotropin injections can stimulate egg production in aging or menopausal women, but results may vary. Gonadotropins, which include FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) and LH (luteinizing hormone), help promote ovarian function and can encourage the growth of follicles. In younger women with certain fertility issues, this treatment is more likely to lead to successful ovulation and egg retrieval. However, in aging or menopausal women, ovarian reserve declines significantly, making it less likely for gonadotropin treatment to yield viable eggs.

Novel approaches for assessing ovarian reserve

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When assessing ovarian reserve, age, AMH (Anti-Müllerian Hormone), FSH (Follicle-Stimulating Hormone), and antral follicle count (AFC) each play important roles, but they do so in different ways.

Age

Role: Age is a critical factor, as ovarian reserve naturally declines with advancing age. Fertility generally decreases after age 30, with a more significant drop after 35.
Limitations: Age is a broad indicator and does not provide specific information about an individual’s ovarian function or reserve.

AMH

Role: AMH is a hormone produced by the ovarian follicles. It is considered a reliable marker of ovarian reserve because its levels correlate well with the number of remaining follicles.
Advantages: AMH levels remain relatively stable throughout the menstrual cycle, making it a useful indicator for evaluating ovarian reserve at any time.

FSH

Role: FSH is produced by the pituitary gland and stimulates the ovaries to mature follicles. High levels of FSH, particularly on day 3 of the menstrual cycle, can indicate decreased ovarian reserve.
Limitations: FSH can fluctuate during the menstrual cycle, and a single elevated level may not fully represent ovarian function.

Antral Follicle Count (AFC)

Role: AFC measures the number of small follicles visible via ultrasound in the ovaries. It provides a direct count of the potential follicles available for recruitment in a given cycle.
Advantages: AFC offers a real-time assessment of ovarian reserve and can be more informative than hormone levels alone.

While age is a crucial factor in understanding ovarian reserve, combining it with AMH, FSH, and AFC provides a more comprehensive picture. AMH and AFC are particularly valuable for assessing current ovarian reserve, while FSH can offer insights into ovarian function. Overall, using a combination of these markers tends to give the best assessment of an individual’s reproductive potential.

Book a Consultation Today to Explore Your Ovarian Reserve

We find immense fulfillment in assisting couples in identifying and addressing the underlying factors contributing to their difficulties in conceiving. Our office features a fully equipped on-site diagnostics laboratory, ensuring precise evaluation of your ovarian reserve. Our experienced staff is dedicated to guiding you through your test results with empathy, transparency, and informative support. Contact the Netcare IVF | Fertility today to schedule a consultation, either by phone or in person.