Can You Get Pregnant With Low AMH? What No One Told Me

Table of Contents

1. Quality and Quantity Are Not the Same Thing

2. Vitamin D Plays a Surprising Role

3. The Contraceptive Pill Can Lower AMH — Temporarily

4. You Can Still Get Pregnant Naturally

5.  IVF Success With Low AMH Is Possible

6. Look Beyond AMH for the Full Picture

7. You Can Improve Egg Quality

8. My Take Aways

9. What Next?

   
   

Key Takeaways

• Low AMH is not the end of your fertility journey. Egg quality matters just as much, if not more, than egg quantity.

• You can improve egg health. Diet, lifestyle, and targeted nutrients can support mitochondrial function and reproductive potential.

• Options exist. Natural conception and IVF can both work, even with low AMH — your story is still being written.

  
  

Hearing that you have low AMH can feel like a punch to the stomach. I remember the panic, the late-night

Google searches, and the sinking fear that I might never become a mother. What made it worse was reading expert advice that implied my

only option was egg donation. While I have deep respect for donor conception, I knew that this wasn’t the only path for me. Through research, clinical study, and personal experience, I discovered that low AMH doesn’t mean no hope. The vault may be on the more modest side, but there are still eggs available.

In this article, I’ll share the seven things I wish I had known when I first received my diagnosis. My goal is to give you clarity, comfort, and practical steps so you feel empowered rather than defeated.

1. Quality and Quantity Are Not the Same Thing

AMH measures ovarian reserve — essentially, how many eggs you have left. It does not measure egg quality. And it’s egg quality that truly matters when it comes to conceiving and carrying a healthy pregnancy. Even with fewer eggs, if those eggs are healthy, your chances of success remain strong.

2. Vitamin D Plays a Surprising Role

One thing I wish I had known earlier is how important vitamin D is for reproductive health. Around 90% of my clients have levels that are lower than optimal. I’ve seen AMH increase by up to three points when vitamin D is corrected. A simple blood test can reveal your status, and supplementation is often straightforward.

3. The Contraceptive Pill Can Lower AMH — Temporarily

If you’ve recently stopped taking the contraceptive pill, your AMH may look artificially low. This is because the pill suppresses ovarian activity. The good news? It’s temporary. Retest three months after coming off the pill to get a more accurate picture.

4. You Can Still Get Pregnant Naturally

One of the biggest misconceptions is that low AMH equals infertility. This is not true. If you are ovulating regularly and there are no other barriers to conception, you can still get pregnant naturally. Many of my clients — and myself included — have gone on to conceive despite a low AMH diagnosis.

5. IVF Success With Low AMH Is Possible

It’s easy to compare your IVF numbers to others in the clinic, but that only breeds discouragement. Yes, women with low AMH usually produce fewer eggs during stimulation. However, IVF can still work. Success is not about numbers; it’s about the quality of embryos you produce. Even one healthy embryo can lead to a baby.

6. Look Beyond AMH for the Full Picture

When I focused only on AMH, I missed other important factors that were affecting my fertility. In my case, a short luteal phase and increased NK cells were preventing pregnancies from implanting successfully. Once these were addressed alongside egg quality support, I was able to carry my son to term. AMH is only one piece of the puzzle.

7. You Can Improve Egg Quality

This was the most empowering discovery of all. While we can’t change our DNA, we can improve the environment in which our eggs mature. Supporting mitochondrial health is key. Here’s how:

• Sunlight and vitamin D: get outside daily

• Targeted nutrients such as antioxidants, CoQ10, omega-3, NAC, alpha-lipoic acid, and choline

• Exercise and movement to improve circulation

• Sauna therapy and gentle hormetic stressors

• Reducing toxic load in your home and environment

• Managing stress through mindfulness, yoga, or therapy

Improving mitochondria means your eggs have the energy they need for healthy development.

My take aways

If you’ve just found out that you have low AMH, please know this: it does not mean the end of your fertility journey. It does not mean you cannot conceive naturally. It does not mean IVF won’t work for you. What it does mean is that you need to focus on quality, not just quantity, and take steps to optimise your overall reproductive health.

Your fertility story is still being written — and you hold more power than you think.

What Next?

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by a low AMH diagnosis, you don’t have to navigate it alone. I help women optimise their fertility through nutrition, lifestyle, and evidence-based support. Book a consultation today and take the next step toward your fertility goals.

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