I just found out that I have to wait until NEXT week for my AMH blood test results. I will go insane! That number will pretty much give me THE answer as to wether or not I have DOR. The RE told me the results would be in tomorrow, but the nurse called and said next week. How do I remain calm? 
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Ugh so frustrating! I hate waiting for test results! I hope they come back sooner than later!
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@pui: It's really upsetting. I just don't know how to stay calm and not obsess.
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@CatchAFallingStar: It's tough... my only suggestion is keep yourself busy and try and keep your mind off it.
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@pui: Ha. Yeah, easier said than done. I feel like calling and badgering them. But, I guess it won't do any good.
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@CatchAFallingStar:
It's super hard to be patient when waiting for such important news.
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@CatchAFallingStar: I literally have no advice for you. That sucks. It really sucks and i'm sorry :((((
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Ugh, that really sucks
I'm sorry!!
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I just called them. They said there's a chance the numbers could come in sooner. They said I can call around 2:00 tomorrow to check. I sure hope they're in. I'm terrified of the results.
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@CatchAFallingStar: I just want to say do NOT let your results be all that important. I know the AMH is supposedly pretty accurate, but in my case, even though I had a low AMH and was diagnosed with DOR and was freaking out, I still surprised everyone with how many eggs I got via IVF. (Didn't do IVF due to DOR, but tubal issues) I got 13 eggs and was only expecting like 3 or 4 due to my AMH. So I'm just saying that if the results aren't what you were hoping for, think of me and that really the AMH is just a number, does not determine your chances overall, since it only takes one time, one egg, etc. Good luck and I hope you get the results tomorrow so you don't have to wait. I know how hard it is waiting!!!
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@Jenn23: Thank you so much. This is really helpful. What was your AMH level? FSH?
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@CatchAFallingStar: Have a glass of wine.
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@CatchAFallingStar: My FSH was under 10 (I honestly can't remember that one...I think an 8?) so it was ok, but my AMH dropped within six months from a 1.1 to a .6. When I got the news about the .6, I freaked out. I thought it was the end of the world. But as I said, my body still had plenty of eggs, so that .6 can go pound sand! I spent MONTHS freaking out about that AMH number. I just don't want you to freak out like I did if you get a low number. Can I ask why they are testing that number? What have you done thus far with ttc? Also, did you have other blood tests, too? FSH?
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@CatchAFallingStar: ugh, frustrating. I'm sorry.
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@MrsMcD: Good idea!
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@Jenn23: My FSH was tested in November. It was 8.58. That's why my new RE wants to run the AMH test. He said 8.58 is on the high side, so he needs to look at the AMH number to determine if I have DOR. I wish the numbers weren't so daunting, but it's hard not to look at them that way.
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OK, so that was about my FSH. I think mine was also a little over 8 now that I think about it. Under 10 is still decent. Your FSH is not too high like in the teens. I know the numbers are daunting. I spent hours researching the heck out of the numbers once I had them. Chances of success, etc. but it really will just drive you nuts. Are you planning on IVF or naturally trying? How long have you been ttc? I'm crossing my fingers for your AMH to be a good number.
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I agree with @Jenn23: - your AMH is not that important. When is your ultrasound to get your antral follicle count? That's a little more important. My second RE, who sees tons of women with DOR, didn't care at all what my AMH was even though it was bordering on undetectable. He also thought my 9.6 FSH was really no big deal as far as DOR goes. In the end it's not the name of the diagnosis that matters, it's that your doctor is willing to do what works for your body.
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@Jenn23: I think we will be doing IUI with injectable a next cycle. Thanks so much!
@spaniellove: antral follicle count will be at the beginning of next cycle, so a little over a week.
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I also want to add that my AFC was low, too at the beginning of each IVF cycle (first one cancelled half was through due to high progesterone). I think I only had about 4 or 5 each cycle, but as I said before, they retrieved 13 eggs. I thought I was doomed based upon my numbers, but in the end they didn't mean anything for me, and hopefully the same is true for you. So I don't put much stock into that number either. IUI with injectables sounds great! Good luck!!
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Ugh, so frustrating! I don't have any suggestions because I would all spazy about it, but I hope the wait goes by quickly!
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I'll let you all know as SOON as I get my results.
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