What DOR is
DOR describes a lower-than-expected quantity of remaining eggs for age, indicated by tests such as AMH, antral follicle count, and FSH. DOR does not automatically mean you cannot conceive.
What it changes
DOR shapes timing, medication protocols in stimulation, and expectations about egg yield per cycle. It does not, on its own, define quality — age is the strongest predictor of egg quality.
Planning
Your physician will discuss whether to proceed with treatment now, whether to modify protocols, and whether other pathways (including donor eggs) belong in the conversation. Honest expectations up front make each decision easier.
This page is for general education and is not a substitute for medical advice. Treatment recommendations depend on a physician evaluation, diagnosis, age, medical history, ovarian reserve, sperm parameters, reproductive goals, and other patient-specific factors. If you are having a medical emergency, call 911.