“Ovarian reserve” is used to determine quality and quantity of eggs in women. Aging-related reduction in ovarian reserve is a natural result. On the other hand, low ovarian reserve implies number of eggs in ovary lower than expected for the age of a woman. A woman may conceive despite low ovarian reserve. However, a woman with documented low ovarian reserve should not hurry up for conception.

Early Detection Increases Chances of Pregnancy

Low ovarian reserve is diagnosed through ultrasound scan in first several days of the period and with blood tests. Earlier it is diagnosed, more likely pregnancy will occur. Therefore, the recommended interval to visit a doctor regarding infertility is 1 year for women younger than 35, while women who are at or older than 35 should visit an in vitro fertilization doctor without unnecessary delay, if pregnancy fails for 6 months.

PRP Injection Can Provide Benefits

PRP injection to ovaries can be recommended for women with ovarian reserve low enough to make in vitro fertilization therapy unnecessary, before IVF Therapy is started. Moreover, some studies suggest that certain supplements increase chance of pregnancy.

This content was prepared by Yeditepe University Hospitals Medical Editorial Board.

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