AMH Test: What It Shows and What It Does Not
Quick answer: Anti-Mullerian hormone is made by small follicles in the ovaries. An AMH test is often used as a marker of ovarian reserve, the remaining egg supply. It does not predict whether you will get pregnant.
About this test
AMH is a hormone made by small follicles that hold immature eggs. The blood level generally reflects how many small follicles are present, and it declines with age.
Why is it ordered?
- Fertility questions or planning.
- Estimating ovarian reserve before fertility treatment.
- Looking at polycystic ovary syndrome along with other tests.
- Reviewing how the ovaries may respond to stimulation.
What results may show
- A lower level can go along with a smaller egg supply.
- A higher level can go along with polycystic ovary syndrome, among other causes.
- It can be drawn on any day of the cycle.
What this test may not show
- It does not measure egg quality.
- It does not predict whether you will conceive naturally.
- Hormonal birth control and some other factors can lower results.
- Result ranges differ by lab and age, so your provider reads it with other tests.
How to prepare
- No fasting or cycle timing is needed.
- Tell your provider about hormonal birth control and other medicines.
Where you can get this test
| Option | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Women’s Fertility AMH Test | $119 | AMH only |
A doctor’s visit is not required to order. Order online, then visit our Buffalo Grove or Lake Zurich location for the sample. Review results with your own healthcare provider.
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Frequently asked questions
Does a low AMH mean I cannot get pregnant?
No. AMH reflects egg supply, not egg quality, and it does not predict pregnancy on its own.
Do I need to time the test to my cycle?
No. AMH can be drawn on any day.
Can birth control change AMH?
It can lower the result. Tell your provider what you take.
Sources
Medically reviewed by Rodion Levin, FNP-C, Founder and Medical Director. This page is for general education. It does not diagnose a condition or replace advice from your healthcare provider.
