{"id":39549,"date":"2025-06-23T12:57:42","date_gmt":"2025-06-23T10:57:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/can-we-improve-ovarian-reserve-diminished-ovarian-reserve-and-pregnancy\/"},"modified":"2025-09-29T15:54:52","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T13:54:52","slug":"can-we-improve-ovarian-reserve","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/can-we-improve-ovarian-reserve\/","title":{"rendered":"Can we improve ovarian reserve? Diminished ovarian reserve and pregnancy."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The\u00a0<strong>answer to the first question<\/strong>\u00a0we receive when a patient is diagnosed with a diminished ovarian reserve<strong>\u00a0is NO<\/strong>: we cannot improve a\u00a0<strong>female\u2019s ovarian reserve.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>But that\u00a0<strong>does not mean<\/strong>\u00a0that\u00a0<strong>you cannot get pregnant<\/strong>. It is true that the likelihood of pregnancy is higher for females with a\u00a0<strong>normal or high ovarian reserve<\/strong>, while a diminished ovarian reserve\u00a0<strong>makes conception more difficult<\/strong>\u00a0and may mean you will need help from assisted reproduction treatment in order to conceive.<\/p>\n<p>At\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">URE Centro Gutenberg<\/a>\u00a0we bring over 35 years of experience<\/strong>\u00a0to the table, and there have been many cases of patients with a diminished ovarian reserve who now have a baby at home. Feel free to read this\u00a0Real Story\u00a0submitted by a patient if you would like to hear about someone who was able to conceive after being diagnosed with a low ovarian reserve, and so that you don\u2019t become discouraged if you have received the same diagnosis.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Tabla de contenidos<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #3f3f3f;color:#3f3f3f\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #3f3f3f;color:#3f3f3f\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/can-we-improve-ovarian-reserve\/#What_is_ovarian_reserve\" >What is ovarian reserve?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/can-we-improve-ovarian-reserve\/#What_does_having_a_diminished_ovarian_reserve_mean\" >What does having a diminished ovarian reserve mean?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/can-we-improve-ovarian-reserve\/#What_are_the_causes_of_a_diminished_ovarian_reserve\" >What are the causes of a diminished ovarian reserve?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/can-we-improve-ovarian-reserve\/#Can_a_diminished_ovarian_reserve_be_improved\" >Can a diminished ovarian reserve be improved?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/can-we-improve-ovarian-reserve\/#What_treatment_options_exist_for_someone_with_a_diminished_ovarian_reserve\" >What treatment options exist for someone with a diminished ovarian reserve?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_ovarian_reserve\"><\/span>What is ovarian reserve?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Ovarian reserve<\/strong>\u00a0refers to the\u00a0<strong>number of eggs present<\/strong>\u00a0in a female\u2019s ovaries at a specific point in time, i.e., the moment when this\u00a0<strong>value is evaluated or studied<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>A\u00a0<strong>female is born with a set number of eggs<\/strong>\u00a0which will diminish over the course of her lifetime \u2013 this is inevitable. However, in addition to a decline in number, the eggs will also experience a decrease in quality. This in turn results in a decline in fertility, meaning a higher likelihood of miscarriage or chromosome abnormalities in the embryos.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_having_a_diminished_ovarian_reserve_mean\"><\/span>What does having a diminished ovarian reserve mean?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As we mentioned above,\u00a0<strong>ovarian reserve is one of the parameters<\/strong>\u00a0we need to take into consideration when evaluating a female\u2019s reproductive health.\u00a0After age,\u00a0<strong>ovarian reserve is one of the most important factors<\/strong>\u00a0when it comes to predicting outcomes.<\/p>\n<p>A diminished ovarian reserve is<strong>\u00a0related to lower pregnancy rates both in terms of natural conception<\/strong>\u00a0and through assisted reproduction. And if the\u00a0<strong>patient with the diminished ovarian<\/strong>\u00a0reserve is over the age of 38, her odds of getting pregnant will be even lower.<\/p>\n<p>It is also important for you to know that having a high ovarian reserve is not a guarantee that a female will get pregnant, as there may be\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/female-infertility-conditions-and-diseases-that-can-cause-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">other issues<\/a>\u00a0in the equation that can impact her ability to conceive.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_causes_of_a_diminished_ovarian_reserve\"><\/span>What are the causes of a diminished ovarian reserve?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A woman\u2019s age\u00a0is the factor which most greatly impacts her ovarian reserve, but there are also\u00a0<strong>other factors that can have a negative effect on female fertility\u00a0<\/strong>such as medical or surgical treatments, radiotherapy, chemotherapy,\u00a0stress,<a href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/obesity-obstacle-becoming-parents\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0obesity,<\/a>\u00a0environmental contamination,\u00a0lifestyle habits, etc.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_diminished_ovarian_reserve_be_improved\"><\/span>Can a diminished ovarian reserve be improved?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As we mentioned above,\u00a0we are not able to\u00a0<strong>improve our ovarian reserve<\/strong>; however, we can help the ovaries, as an organ, to function much better and to offer better ovulatory cycles.<\/p>\n<p>We can achieve this by<strong>\u00a0implementing healthy lifestyle<\/strong>\u00a0habits and avoiding bad habits which can negatively affect our fertility.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/foods-that-improve-female-fertility-truths-and-misconceptions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The foods we eat<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>are also a key part of this\u00a0<strong>process seeing as a healthy<\/strong>, balanced diet favors our general health, boosts are defenses, etc.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Taking vitamins<\/strong>\u00a0and supplements that have an\u00a0<strong>antioxidant effect<\/strong>\u00a0can also help to improve\u00a0the functioning of our ovaries.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/does-stress-have-any-impact-on-conception\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stress<\/a>\u00a0is another detrimental<\/strong>\u00a0factor that can negatively contribute to a female\u2019s\u00a0<strong>menstrual\u00a0cycle by impacting her\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/ovulation-why-its-important-to-know-when-it-takes-place-in-assisted-reproduction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ovulation<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>and, in turn, her fertility.<\/p>\n<p>For all of the\u00a0<strong>reasons listed above<\/strong>, the team at<strong>\u00a0URE Centro Gutenberg<\/strong>\u00a0is constantly encouraging our patients to make improvements to their lifestyle -to the extent possible-, by implementing good habits, getting exercise, trying to reduce stress levels, etc. These factors are all imperative when it comes to trying to conceive.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_treatment_options_exist_for_someone_with_a_diminished_ovarian_reserve\"><\/span>What treatment options exist for someone with a diminished ovarian reserve?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The\u00a0<strong>most effective treatment for women with a diminished ovarian<\/strong>\u00a0reserve who have not been able to conceive naturally after trying for a reasonable amount of time is assisted reproduction treatment, such as<strong>\u00a0In Vitro Fertilization<\/strong>\u00a0using a personalized stimulation protocol like a mini-stimulation, Duostim, etc.<\/p>\n<p>In cases of patients with a\u00a0<strong>severely diminished ovarian reserve<\/strong>, an alternative option is\u00a0<strong>In Vitro Fertilization<\/strong>\u00a0with donor eggs, or<a href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/egg-donation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0egg donation.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Nowadays,<strong>\u00a0thanks to<a href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/preservation-of-fertility\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0egg vitrification<\/a><\/strong>, we can \u201cfreeze\u201d the passing of time in the ovaries and keep a\u00a0<strong>female\u2019s eggs preventatively<\/strong>\u00a0stored if she is uncertain about when she will want to conceive, or knows that she wishes to delay motherhood.<\/p>\n<p>We hope we have<strong>\u00a0helped you to better understand what it means<\/strong>\u00a0to have a diminished ovarian reserve now, as it doesn\u2019t mean you won\u2019t be able to get pregnant. Do you still have questions? Don\u2019t be shy and<a href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0send them to us!<\/a>\u00a0We\u2019ll be happy to answer them for you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The\u00a0answer to the first question\u00a0we receive when a patient is diagnosed with a diminished ovarian reserve\u00a0is NO: we cannot improve a\u00a0female\u2019s ovarian reserve. But that\u00a0does not mean\u00a0that\u00a0you cannot get pregnant. It is true that the likelihood of pregnancy is higher for females with a\u00a0normal or high ovarian reserve, while a diminished ovarian reserve\u00a0makes conception more [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":40710,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[497,501],"tags":[512,529,522,519,508,541,510,618,561],"class_list":["post-39549","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-fertility-problems","category-lifestyle-and-fertility-en","tag-assisted-reproduction-clinic-in-malaga","tag-causes-of-infertility","tag-egg-donation-in-malaga","tag-female-fertility","tag-fertility-clinic-in-malaga","tag-infertility","tag-ivf-clinic-in-malaga","tag-low-ovarian-reserve","tag-ovarian-reserve"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/39549","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=39549"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/39549\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":39728,"href":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/39549\/revisions\/39728"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/40710"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=39549"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=39549"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=39549"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}