Why AMH Is The Wrong Biomarker To Focus On and What To Do Instead To Get Pregnant This Year

We’re digging into what you need to know if you have low AMH and want to get pregnant this year.

Most people I speak with have their AMH (anti-Mullerian hormone) biomarker memorized.

A low result can make you feel confused and panicked about your next steps.

But what if we are focusing on the wrong biomarker? After all, AMH does not predict egg quality or your body’s ability to get pregnant naturally.

It’s a marker of your ovarian reserve and does not determine your ability to get pregnant.

We’ve helped women with AMH as low as 0.02 ng/ML get pregnant naturally.

So, what can you do to get pregnant this year when you have low AMH?

In this episode, you'll learn:

1. What the studies are telling us about AMH and fertility (i.e. women need to be cautioned against using AMH as a predictor of pregnancy success)
2. What to focus on instead of AMH that improves your reproductive health (i.e. themes we see with low AMH and action steps to help you get pregnant this year)
3. The biggest barriers we see with low AMH and how to improve egg retrievals/transfers and implantation with IVF

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HIGHLIGHTS:

4:04 WHY WE’RE TALKING ABOUT LOW AMH

4:57 YOU’RE FOCUSING ON THE WRONG THING

• AMH is a poor predictor of live birth outcomes.
• What research shows about the significance of AMH as a fertility marker
• Women should be cautioned against using AMH levels to assess their current fertility
• Several other factors play an important role in your ability to get pregnant.

8:06 HORMONAL BIRTH CONTROL

• The pill is often over-prescribed in cases where there are menstrual cycle irregularities
• Get Pregnant Naturally | Episode 61: How Post Birth Control Syndrome Impacts Fertility with Dr. Jolene Brighten
• The pill can negatively impact your gut microbiome, which is highly correlated with ovarian health.
• Recurring period issues are a clue that you need to dig deeper

9:52 UNDETECTED AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE

• The multidisciplinary approach we take in the Fab Fertile Method
• When we get stuck on a single marker like AMH, it can sometimes trigger a downward spiral.
• If you have an autoimmune disease, conventional medicine alone is not the path to healing
• Making targeted changes is key if you have an autoimmune disease

12:23 FOOD SENSITIVITIES

• You and your partner need to do the elimination diet.
• Get Pregnant Naturally | Episode 461: What Foods To Eat Right Now If You Have Low AMH and/or High FSH
• Celiac disease versus non-celiac gluten sensitivity
• Glyphosate has been linked to infertility and a host of other health issues
• Many people don’t experience the same reactions to gluten in Europe vs North America
• You want to minimize your exposure as much as possible
• If the majority of people can get pregnant naturally, why is IVF the first recommendation after an infertility diagnosis?

19:45 GUT INFECTIONS

• Get Pregnant Naturally | Episode 411: Why The Health Of Your Gut Impacts Ovarian Function
• Gut issues can mean that you’re not absorbing all the nutrients you’re consuming
• Digestive symptoms are not always present when there’s gut dysbiosis
• Red flags that suggest you might need to work on your gut health

21:17 THYROID DYSFUNCTION

• You need a full thyroid panel to get a complete picture of your thyroid health
• Thyroid dysfunction can negatively affect your body’s ability to carry a pregnancy to term
• Optimizing your thyroid is key to regulating your menstrual cycle

23:19 STRESS & YOUR ADRENALS

• Is it early menopause, or is it your adrenals?
• Get Pregnant Naturally | Episode 436: Top Stressors Impacting Your Fertility
• If getting pregnant is your priority, that has to come first
• Putting yourself first is not selfish.
• We need to work on strengthening our immune systems
• Studies have linked low AMH with low vitamin D
• While you’re working to get your vitamin D levels up, we need to look at why it’s low to begin with
• If you find yourself working a lot and not taking breaks, think about how that’s impacting your adrenals
• The benefits of working with a team instead of taking a DIY approach

29:52 ENVIRONMENTAL TOXINS

• Go non-toxic as much as possible.
• EWG Skin Deep® Cosmetics Database
• How to start swapping out products without feeling overwhelmed
• Heavy metal testing can be beneficial
• Get Pregnant Naturally | Episode 210: How To Improve Declining Sperm Counts And Egg Quality
• Get rid of the plastics.

32:36 OVEREXERCISING & UNDEREATING

• Many people are overexercising and underfueling.

33:35 BREAST IMPLANTS

• Get Pregnant Naturally | Episode 207: Breast Implant Illness and Why This Matters if You are TTC

34:44 THE FOUNDATION

• We have to make sure you’re eating and sleeping properly, moving, and dealing with the stress
• It’s not about taking a boatload of supplements.
• Get Pregnant Naturally | Episode 396: What The MTHFR Gene Variant Means For Your Fertility
• We’ll fine-tune the supplement protocol on an individual basis based on your bloodwork

35:45 BLOOD SUGAR DYSREGULATION & SLEEP

• Insights from wearing a continuous glucose monitor
• Blood sugar dysregulation can negatively impact ovulation
• Poor sleep has a disruptive effect on your blood sugar levels
• Get Pregnant Naturally Episodes
• 409: What Mood Swings, Sugar Cravings, Poor Sleep and Feeling Hangry Has To Do With Your Fertility
• 404: Proven Sleep Hacks That Optimize Reproductive Health and Banish Poor Sleep For Good
• Melatonin can be helpful but we have to be careful not to overdo it

38:25 DIGESTIVE ISSUES

• How you can start to boost your nutrients

39:30 NAVIGATING RELATIONSHIP STRAIN

• It’s important to focus on your relationship as a couple
• Focus on lovemaking, intimacy, and things that make you happy as a couple.

41:20 WE DON’T NEED TO RUSH TO IVF

• Get Pregnant Naturally | Episode 341: Why A Healthy Vaginal Microbiome Matters When You Are TTC

42:41 SUCCESS STORIES

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RESOURCES:

Fab Fertile Method - https://fabfertile.com/pages/what-we-do

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Ultimate Guide to Getting Pregnant This Year If You Have Low AMH/High FSH

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Remember, AMH is NOT a predictor of natural pregnancy. It can't tell you about the health of your eggs or predict if you can get pregnant.

The AMH level does not need to define your chances.

So, how do we fast-track pregnancy success?

What you place on your fork every day matters.

And no, you don't need to try the latest dietary fads such as:

❌ Carnivore
❌ Keto
❌ Vegan

It's not about following generalized dietary guidelines. Because that only wastes precious time.

The most important factor is consuming the diet that is right for YOU.

I’m excited to announce that our Summer Fertility Recipe Guide is ready! Go to FertilityDietFreebie.com to grab your copy. I worked with a chef/nutritionist to prepare these summer recipes. This is a five-day challenge where you’ll learn how food impacts your body while enjoying delicious and nutrient-dense recipes all designed to enhance fertility (especially if you have low AMH and/or high FSH). The guide includes a meal plan and grocery shopping list. Start this challenge with your partner.

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Vitamin D deficiency may be linked to decreased ovarian reserve, as indicated by higher serum FSH, low AMH and low antral follicle count. In simpler terms, ensuring adequate vitamin D levels could potentially boost your fertility odds.

We see low vitamin D levels all the time with our clients.

Check out our Fab Vitamin D3/K2 supplement -  https://fabfertile.com/products/vitamin-d3k2-supplement

Use code “GPN15” for 15% off your order at FFLNaturals.com

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