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Your Labs, Explained
AMH
0.7 ng/mL
FSH
9.2 mIU/mL
AFC
6 follicles
My AMH came back at 0.7 and my doctor said "it's a little low" and then left the room. I didn't know if I should cry or if I was fine.
Sarah, 34
Currently in IVF, cycle 2
Acronyms nobody explains: DOR, AFC, E2, LH surge
Conflicting advice from forums vs. your clinic
A 7-minute appointment to discuss life-changing results
Googling at midnight, landing on worst-case scenarios
What it feels like inside your head
Before FertilityClarityThe 28-day map you were never given.
Your cycle isn't just "day 1 to day 28." It's four distinct phases, each governed by different hormones, each with its own window of action. Understanding which phase you're in changes everything — from when to time intercourse to why your monitoring appointments are scheduled when they are.
Menstrual
Days 1–5Uterine lining sheds. FSH rises, signaling follicles to begin recruiting.
Follicular
Days 6–13Dominant follicle grows. Estrogen climbs. Your monitoring ultrasounds happen here.
Ovulation
Day 14 (±2)LH surge triggers release. This is why trigger shot timing is everything.
Luteal
Days 15–28Corpus luteum produces progesterone. The phase most protocols try to optimize.
Tap any phase to understand what's happening hormonally
💡 Why the luteal phase matters for transfers
Most failed transfers happen not because of the embryo, but because progesterone support in the luteal phase wasn't optimized. ERA biopsies map your personal implantation window within this phase.
AMH 0.7 doesn't mean what you think it means.
A single number without context is just a number. What matters is how your AMH, FSH, and antral follicle count interact — and what that pattern means for your specific treatment path.
Below is what these numbers actually tell your doctor — and what they don't tell you.
What your RE sees vs. what you need to know
📋 AMH 0.7 — "diminished reserve"
→ You likely have fewer eggs than average for your age, but quality (which matters more) isn't measured by AMH.
📋 FSH 9.2 — "borderline"
→ FSH rises as the ovaries work harder. Elevated FSH confirms what low AMH suggests, but one high reading isn't definitive.
📋 AFC 6 — "low"
→ Six visible follicles means a lower expected response to stimulation. Your doctor will adjust your protocol accordingly.
AMH
Anti-Müllerian Hormone
0.7
ng/mL
Low-normal (1.0–3.5 typical)
What it measures: Reflects ovarian reserve — the pool of remaining eggs. Produced by small follicles.
What it means for you: May respond less to stimulation. Doesn't predict egg quality.
FSH
Follicle-Stimulating Hormone
9.2
mIU/mL
Normal (<10 mIU/mL day 3)
What it measures: Signals follicles to grow each cycle. Rises as reserve declines.
What it means for you: Within normal range. Consistent with AMH picture.
AFC
Antral Follicle Count
6
follicles
Reduced (15–30 typical)
What it measures: Ultrasound count of small resting follicles. Predicts stimulation response.
What it means for you: Expect 3–6 eggs at retrieval. Your doctor will use a higher stimulation dose.
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Normal: 1.0–3.5 ng/mL
Normal day 3: <10 mIU/mL
Normal: 15–30 follicles
This tool provides educational context only — not medical advice. Always discuss results with your reproductive endocrinologist.
Treatment Decision Map
IUI
— Intrauterine Insemination10–20% per cycleBest for: Unexplained infertility, mild male factor, cervical issues
Reasonable first step when tubal function is confirmed and sperm parameters are adequate.
IVF
— In Vitro Fertilization40–55% per transfer (under 35)Best for: Tubal factor, severe MFI, DOR, unexplained failed IUIs
Gold standard when other approaches have failed or are unlikely to succeed.
ERA
— Endometrial Receptivity AnalysisMay improve by 10–25% in displaced window patientsBest for: Recurrent implantation failure (2+ failed transfers)
Evidence is mixed. Most helpful for patients with repeated good-quality embryo failures.
On your second failed transfer, is ERA worth an extra cycle?
The honest answer: it depends. ERA is not a universal fix — it identifies patients with a "displaced implantation window," which affects roughly 25–30% of recurrent implantation failure cases.
If your transfers have used good-quality blastocysts with a well-prepared endometrium and still failed, ERA is a reasonable next step. If it's your first or second transfer, it adds cost and delay without clear benefit.
Questions to ask your RE
- 1Were the embryos PGT-tested? What grades were they?
- 2What was my endometrial lining thickness at transfer?
- 3Did you see any signs of adenomyosis on ultrasound?
- 4Have you seen patients with my profile benefit from ERA?
- 5What would the ERA change about our protocol?
What understanding actually feels like.
These are real patients — not stock testimonials. Their words are their own.
I'd been googling 'AMH 0.7' for weeks and landing on forums that made me feel hopeless. FertilityClarity was the first place that explained what the number actually means — and what it doesn't.
Rachel M.
DOR diagnosis, currently in IVF stimulation
My husband finally understood why the trigger shot timing was so important after I showed him the cycle diagram here. We stopped arguing about whether the 10pm injection really mattered.
Diana K.
IUI cycle 3, partner actively involved
After two failed transfers, I asked my RE about ERA and she said 'how do you know about that?' I said FertilityClarity. She was impressed. We did the biopsy. Third transfer worked.
Priya S.
Recurrent implantation failure, now 14 weeks
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