🧬 Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH)
A key fertility test that helps assess your ovarian reserve and reproductive health.

🔍 What is it?

AMH is a hormone produced by the small follicles in your ovaries. These follicles house immature eggs, and the level of AMH in your blood reflects how many potential eggs (or the “ovarian reserve”) you have.

While AMH doesn’t predict natural conception directly, it gives insight into your fertility window, response to fertility treatments, or onset of menopause.

🧪 What does it measure?

• AMH (Anti-Müllerian Hormone) – indicates the number of follicles (eggs) remaining in the ovaries
• Higher AMH → greater ovarian reserve
• Lower AMH → reduced egg supply or approaching menopause

❓ Why might I need it?

You may be recommended this test if you:

• 👶 Are planning to start a family or delay pregnancy
• 🧪 Are undergoing or considering IVF or egg freezing
• 🔁 Have irregular periods or PCOS (typically shows high AMH)
• 🧓 Suspect early menopause or have a family history of early menopause
• 🧬 Want to better understand your reproductive timeline
• 💊 Are on treatments that may impact fertility (e.g. chemotherapy)

🧬 Conditions it can help detect or monitor:

• Ovarian reserve – a key fertility indicator
• Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) – often linked to high AMH
• Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) – very low AMH
• Menopause onset prediction
• Response to fertility treatments (e.g. IVF)

🩺 How is it done?

• 💉 A simple blood test
• 🗓️ Can be done on any day of your menstrual cycle
• ⏱️ Results are usually available within 1–3 working days

💷 Typical Private Cost in the UK:

£60–£150 depending on the provider
Often included in fertility or hormone panels

✅ Commonly Combined With:

• FSH, LH, and Estradiol – to assess full fertility hormone profile
• Progesterone (Day 21 Test) – to confirm ovulation
• Thyroid Panel (TSH, T3, T4) – thyroid issues can affect fertility
• Pelvic ultrasound – to evaluate antral follicle count or PCOS signs

📚 References:

• NHS – [Fertility testing and treatments]
• Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG)
• NICE – [Fertility problems: assessment and treatment]