Can I Get Pregnant With A Low Egg Reserve?
                     Can I Get Pregnant 
With A Low Egg 
LRowe eggs reeserrvev doeesn?'t mean pregnancy is impossible. With the 
right knowledge, treatments, and lifestyle adjustments, many 
women can still achieve their dream of parenthood.
Understanding Ovarian Reserve
Birth Late 30s
~2 million eggs ~27,000 eggs remain
1 2 3 4
First Period Menopause
75% reduction occurs ~1,000 eggs left
Women are born with all the eggs they'll ever have. Unlike men who produce new sperm every 3 months, our egg reserve is finite and 
progressively declines.
Pregnancy 
IS Possible
You only need one good quality egg to conceive
Women under 35 with diminished ovarian reserve often 
conceive naturally due to relatively preserved egg quality.
Quality vs. Quantity: The Key Difference
Egg Quality Egg Quantity
• Chromosomal normality • Number of available eggs
• Structural integrity • Measured through testing
• Declines with age • Naturally decreases monthly
• DNA damage accumulates • Doesn't always correlate with quality
While low quantity often accompanies reduced quality, they don't always correlate exactly. Quality is often more 
critical for conception success.
Recognizing the Signs
Fertility Difficulties Irregular Cycles
Inability to conceive Shortening menstrual 
despite regular intercourse cycles or abnormal 
for 6-12 months bleeding patterns
Recurring 
Miscarriages
Multiple pregnancy losses 
may indicate egg quality 
issues
Low egg reserve typically shows no outward symptoms except 
fertility challenges. Testing is essential for proper diagnosis.
What Causes Low Egg Reserve?
Age Genetics
The most significant factor - egg quantity and Conditions like Turner syndrome or Fragile X can 
quality naturally decline over time impact ovarian function
Medical Treatments Lifestyle Factors
Ovarian surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation Smoking, excessive alcohol, and environmental 
therapy reduce egg reserve toxins negatively affect ovarian health
Treatment Options: Using 
Your Own Eggs
Egg Freezing
Preserve fertility by freezing eggs before count declines further
Embryo Creation
Fertilize mature eggs with partner's sperm before freezing
IVF Transfer
Transfer embryos to uterus for immediate pregnancy attempt
Hormonal stimulation helps develop multiple eggs simultaneously, 
maximizing chances of retrieving quality eggs for future use.
Alternative Path: Donor Eggs
When Recommended
• Poor egg quality and quantity
• Multiple failed IVF cycles
• Genetic concerns
• Advanced maternal age
The Process
Donor eggs are fertilized with your partner's sperm. The resulting embryo is 
transferred to your uterus, allowing you to carry and deliver your baby.
The baby will have your partner's genetics but 
not yours, unless donor sperm is also used.
Maximizing Your Success
Early Diagnosis Lifestyle Changes
Get fertility counseling to understand your individual Quit smoking, limit alcohol, and avoid environmental 
prognosis and timeline toxins to preserve egg quality
Medical Monitoring Multiple Cycles
Work closely with specialists to tailor stimulation Consider multiple IVF cycles to accumulate healthy 
protocols to your needs embryos for better success rates
Hope Remains Strong
Low egg reserve presents challenges but doesn't eliminate pregnancy 
possibilities. Advances in fertility treatments have expanded options 
significantly.
Women under 35 have better chances due to 
preserved egg quality
Early consultation with fertility specialists 
improves outcomes
Understanding quality vs. quantity is crucial for 
treatment decisions
Knowledge and timely intervention empower women to pursue their 
parenthood goals successfully.