Low AMH does not equal no

Your numbers do not define your outcome. A low AMH can easily send you into panic mode. But numbers - especially in IVF - are only one part of the picture. AMH (anti-Müllerian hormone) is a measure of ovarian reserve, not egg quality, and definitely not your worth or potential. Do not let it ruin the road ahead. Keep calm, and carry on.

Here’s how to shift your mindset, protect your hope, and take steps that may help improve your AMH:

1. Don’t let a single number define your entire journey
A low AMH result can feel like a verdict. But it isn’t. Plenty of women with low AMH go on to have successful IVF outcomes, and plenty with “perfect” numbers don’t.

Your AMH does not reflect egg quality, uterine health, your partner’s sperm, your response to medication, or the unpredictable factor of timing. So don’t get hung up on it.

Being in state of fear does not help your body — or your outcome.. That’s where mindset matters most. Choose belief over panic, and help keep you body feeling safe.

Ask yourself, What part of this process do I still have influence over? Focus your energy there.

2. Increase your AMH - yes you can!
Your AMH fluctuates. So it can change. Research and fertility experts suggest lifestyle shifts can make a positive difference.. It won’t happen over night, it takes time. Get going on some of these:

• Prioritise 7–9 hours of sleep to help regulate hormones which impact ovarian function

• Reduce chemical exposure - skincare and beauty products, cleaning products and plastics. Swap for natural alternatives, low-tax products, fragrance free which don’t disrupt hormones

• Introduce acupuncture with a fertility trained practitioner to improve blood flow to the ovaries

• Focus on nutrient dense, anti-inflammatory foods and essential fats. Here are some examples:
  salmon, mackerel, avocado, nuts and seeds, extra virgin olive oil, eggs, liver, walnuts, flaxseed, beetroot and root vegetables, berries, dark leafy greens, red meat (grass-fed beef), chicken and green tea.

• Avoid trans fats, ultra-processed foods, and added sugar

3. Targeted Supplements (under Naturopath/Practitioner guidance)
These may help to support AMH, and egg quality:

• CoQ10 / Ubiquinol – antioxidant for mitochondrial function

• DHEA – shown in some studies to benefit women with low AMH, but must be prescribed

• Myo-Inositol – supports hormone balance and ovarian response

• Vitamin D – low levels are linked to lower AMH

4. Reduce Stress!
High cortisol levels can interfere with hormone balance and ovarian reserve. If you feel tense, anxious, worried, under pressure and just generally, not relaxed… you are stressed. Try breathwork, yoga, meditation, journaling,, walking in nature. Anything that feels calming to you will help you to de-stress and keep cortisol at bay.

Final thought:
Low AMH isn’t the end of the road. You still have time, options, and influence.
Protect your mindset, support your body with AMH-friendly lifestyle shifts, and keep going.
You are more than your numbers.