Trigger Warning: Severe MF + Hashimotos & DOR: +HPT and I’m NERVOUS
Been TTC for over 2 years. I’m 38. Amh was 0.13 back in December 2025, was 0.18 May 2024. Did one failed mini IVF cycle in Nov 2024 which yielded only one 3-day embryo. DH had a count of <2mil, <1% morphology, and 40% DNA fragmentation. Doctor said 1.6% chance we conceive naturally, 5-10% with IVF.
Saw a functional fertility provider in December for the first time for a full workup - before we invest in IVF again. Great decision. Started NAD+ injections at home, plus microdosing tirzepatide, plus some other supps back in January. Upped my Levothyroxine to get my TSH under 2. DH has also been on Tirzepatide as well, losing about 40 lbs.
And we have our first + test.
Beta HCG came back 547. Progesterone was 17. Both at 4 weeks 3 days. Go back Monday for another draw.
In the meantime, I can’t bring myself to be happy bc I know the long term odds are still stacked against us. His reproductive urologist said if I make it to 8 weeks, it’s not his sperm that might cause a loss.
Any words of wisdom or advice? Similar stories of success or otherwise? 😮💨