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Old 07-07-2006, 05:12 PM
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Mari- I agree that it is confusing. Here is the breakdown form that I got:
Assumptions
Female Age: 26
Egg Quantity: FSH 7.6 in June 2006; 12 antral follicles
Sperm Quality: Good
Tubes: Good
Ovulation: Regular 25-29 days
Years of Infertility: 1.5-3
TREATMENT/EXPECTED MONTHLY PREGNANCY RATE
Try on own: 1-2%
Clomid +/- insemination: 10%
Injections +/- insemination: 12% (we will not do this; this has increased risk of muliples)
In Vitro Fertlization: 2 embryos-- 50%

Basically, the problem is assumed to be low antral follicle count (which means low egg supply), and small ovaries. There could be more to the story, but there is no way of knowing that, at least for now. It is also possible that I ovulate but do not actually release the egg. So I have a regular cycle, but nothing is actually in place to become fertilized.

It is really confusing but basically comes down to you want a high number of antral follicles (although too high is not a good thing either). From what I read, my count is not high, but it is not too low for IVF not to work. Basically, it's worth a shot! (No pun intended!)
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