Understanding AMH Test for Infertility

The AMH test, or Anti-Mullerian Hormone test, measures the levels of AMH in the blood. AMH is a hormone produced by the ovarian follicles, which helps in assessing a woman's ovarian reserve or the remaining egg supply.

AMH Test Range

The AMH test range is typically measured in nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL). Here's a general guide to understanding AMH levels:

These ranges can vary slightly based on the laboratory standards and the individual's age.

AMH Test for Infertility

The AMH test for infertility is a common diagnostic tool used by fertility specialists. It helps in:

AMH Test Levels

Understanding AMH test levels is vital for interpreting fertility potential. Here are the implications of different AMH levels:

Symptoms Of Low AMH

There are no specific low AMH symptoms that suggest that a woman may have a low AMH. But if a woman has irregular periods or has premature menopause, then she can get herself tested for AMH through a blood test.

Causes Of Low AMH

AMH level is determined by the number of follicles that develop in the ovaries. But while considering the reason for low AMH levels, the age of the woman plays a significant role. Ovarian reserve tends to decline when a woman is in her mid-30's and becomes even lower in a woman who is 40 years and above.

Some of the points on what causes Low AMH include:

Treatment of Low AMH

There is no low AMH treatment, but there are ways through which a woman can improve her AMH before considering ART as an option, so that quantity and quality of eggs improve before IVF treatment.

The natural low AMH fertility treatment options to improve AMH values may be suggested so that it might increase the ovarian response during stimulation.

Some of the low AMH natural treatments are:

Some other Low AMH fertility treatment options for conceiving a baby include:

IVF with Low AMH levels:

The chances of a successful pregnancy will depend on a woman's ovarian reserve, and for them, IVF is a potential option which can make optimal use of the limited eggs left in their ovaries. Provided the matured egg retrieved in a specific IVF cycle should be of good quality.

If the AMH level is low with an abnormally raised FSH levels, then it is an indication that the ovaries are not growing the right quantity and good quality eggs, which would mean poor fertility outcome.

But with proper treatment that is if a woman maintains a healthy lifestyle, takes DHEA supplement and with an appropriately designed ovarian stimulation protocol women have been able to conceive successfully through IVF.

IVF with Donor egg:

And for women who have very limited eggs or no eggs at all, and where ovarian stimulation to retrieve good quality eggs have failed, then they should consider IVF with a donor egg

Conclusion

AMH (Anti Mullerian Hormone) has been suggested as a marker of the quantity of the oocytes remaining in the ovaries. Having low AMH is a sign of the declining ovarian reserve, it cannot be transformed to high amh levels.

It simply means that low amh and natural pregnancy does not usually go even , so if you are planning a pregnancy and once diagnosed with Low AMH, a fertility expert should be immediately consulted.

Medicover Fertility has successfully helped many women with many infertility issues, including Low AMH, to conceive a pregnancy and become parents.

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