 IVF Success at 47 With Low AMH & Perimenopause With Chinese Medicine
Summary of Florence’s Story:
Age: 47
Condition:Â Â
- Perimenopausal with declining ovarian reserve
- Low AMH: 2.8 pmol/L
- Elevated FSH: 12.5 IU/L
- Low-normal Oestradiol: 109 pmol/L
- History of miscarriage
- Kidney Jing and Yin Deficiency (TCM diagnosis)
- Liver Qi Imbalance
- Hormonal fluctuation and reduced follicular activity
Location: Clinic visit London
Treatment: TCM support alongside IVF
First Session with GinSen: 18th April 2025
Outcome: Successful IVF conception with GinSen herbal and acupuncture support
Reference : 16052
Patient Background / Story
When Florence came to GinSen, it was the second day of her IVF cycle she carried with her a history that would have tested anyone’s resolve
She was 47. She had been through the grief of miscarriage. And now, facing her hormone results, she was confronting a picture that many clinics would have found discouraging. Her FSH sat at 12.5 IU/L at the upper limit of normal, a sign her body was working harder than it should to stimulate her ovaries. Her AMH was 2.8 pmol/L low for her age group, indicating a reduced and declining ovarian reserve.
Her oestradiol was low-normal, suggesting her follicles were becoming less responsive. Her Western doctors had confirmed what she already feared: she was in perimenopause, her hormonal landscape shifting, her fertility window narrowing with each passing month.
How We Helped : The GinSen TCM Way
At GinSen, we work alongside IVFÂ strengthening the body from within so that medical intervention has the best possible foundation to work from. With Florence, our focus was very targeted: replenish her depleted reserves, stabilise her hormones, and prepare her body to receive and sustain a pregnancy that previous attempts had not been able to hold.
1. Replenishing Kidney Jing and Supporting Egg Quality
In TCM, the kidneys are the seat of reproductive life storing the Jing, or essence, that governs fertility, egg quality, and hormonal vitality. At 47, with low AMH and rising FSH, Florence’s Kidney Jing was significantly depleted. Rhodiola was prescribed to strengthen her vital energy, support adrenal resilience, and work at a cellular level to improve the quality of her remaining eggs, giving her IVF the best possible raw material to work with.
2. Nourishing Kidney Yin and Calming Liver Qi
Hormonal fluctuation, low oestradiol, and perimenopausal instability all pointed clearly to Kidney Yin deficiency with Liver Qi imbalance a TCM pattern where the body’s cooling, nourishing energy is depleted, causing hormones to become erratic and unpredictable. Woman’s Life Power was incorporated into Florence’s plan to deeply nourish her Yin, support oestrogen balance, calm Liver Qi, and bring greater hormonal stability throughout her IVF cycle.
3. Personalised Herbal Tea Formula
A bespoke herbal tea formula was created specifically for Florence tailored to her unique hormonal profile, her TCM diagnosis, and the specific demands of her IVF protocol. Adjusted as her treatment progressed, this formula worked to replenish Kidney Jing, calm Liver Qi, support uterine receptivity, and address the root causes of her hormonal decline from every angle.
4. Acupuncture Throughout the IVF Cycle
Regular acupuncture sessions were provided throughout Florence’s IVF treatment timed carefully to each stage of her cycle. Acupuncture improved blood flow to her ovaries and uterus, supported follicle development during stimulation, prepared her uterine lining for implantation, and provided essential stress relief during what is always an emotionally and physically demanding process. In Chinese Medicine, acupuncture during IVF is not optional, it is one of the most powerful tools we have.
What Her Plan Looked Like
Herbal Remedies:
- Custom Herbal Tea Formula  – personalised and adjusted throughout IVF treatment to address root TCM patterns
- Rhodiola — to strengthen vital energy, support adrenal function and improve egg quality
- Woman’s Life Power — to nourish Kidney Yin, calm Liver Qi and support hormonal balance
Treatments:
- Acupuncture – timed throughout the IVF cycle to support follicle development, uterine lining, implantation and stress reduction
Related Reads: When To Have Acupuncture In Your IVF Cycle
Diet & LifestyleÂ
- Warm, nourishing meals to support Blood production and Yin restoration
- Antioxidant-rich foods to support egg quality, berries, leafy greens, nuts and seeds
- Avoiding cold, raw and processed foods to preserve Yin and Yang energy
- Reducing caffeine to support cortisol balance and hormonal stability
- Adequate warm fluid intake to support kidney function throughout treatment
- Deep, restorative sleep prioritised, essential for Yin restoration and hormonal repair
- Stress reduction throughout IVF, protecting cortisol levels and hormonal balance
- Gentle movement to encourage circulation without depleting vital energy
- Emotional support and consistency, walking every step of the IVF journey togetherÂ
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The Result
Florence came to GinSen on the second day of her IVF cycle, not as a last resort, but as a woman who understood that her body needed every possible advantage to succeed.
With declining ovarian reserve, perimenopausal hormones, a history of miscarriage, and the weight of everything she had already been through, she committed fully, to her IVF protocol and to her GinSen TCM plan running alongside it.
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* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The fertility case studies and success stories presented on GinSen are provided for informational purposes only. They reflect individual experiences with our Chinese medicine fertility treatments and may not represent typical results. Outcomes can vary widely depending on factors such as each person’s health, adherence to the treatment plan, and implementation of recommended lifestyle changes. While these stories demonstrate what is possible, they do not guarantee similar results for any current or future patient. The treatment length and recovery time also varies for individual.
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