Health guide
AMH test: what it reveals about your fertility and ovarian reserve
AMH (Anti-Mullerian Hormone) is made by the small follicles in your ovaries, so its level reflects your ovarian reserve, roughly how many eggs you have remaining. Unlike most fertility hormones, AMH stays fairly steady through your cycle, so it can be tested on any day. It is one of the first tests used in fertility planning, IVF, and PCOS assessment.
Reviewed by Dr. Vishal Singh, Lab Director
When to consider an AMH test
- Trying to conceive for 6-12 months without success
- Irregular or absent periods
- Planning pregnancy after age 30, or delaying it
- A family history of early menopause
- Before starting IVF or egg freezing
- Suspected PCOS (where AMH is often high)
What your AMH level means
A higher AMH suggests a larger egg reserve and a lower AMH a smaller one, which tends to fall naturally with age. In reproductive-age women the typical range is about 1.0-4.0 ng/mL, but it must be read against your age, not a single cut-off. A very high AMH can point to PCOS. AMH tells you about egg quantity, not egg quality, so it is one piece of the fertility picture rather than a verdict.
Which tests go with it
AMH is usually read alongside FSH and estradiol (drawn on day 2-3 of the cycle) and a pelvic ultrasound that counts the visible follicles. A thyroid test (TSH) and prolactin are often added, because both affect ovulation. Your doctor combines these to plan timing, medication, or IVF.
How to prepare
No fasting and no special cycle timing are needed for AMH itself. It can be drawn on any day. If FSH and estradiol are added, those are best taken early in the cycle, so your doctor may ask you to book around day 2-3.
This guide is for general information and is not a diagnosis. Always discuss your symptoms and results with a doctor. LabONE includes a free doctor consultation with every report.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a normal AMH level?
Roughly 1.0-4.0 ng/mL in reproductive-age women, but it is always read against your age. A low result is not a diagnosis of infertility, and a high one can suggest PCOS; discuss your number with a doctor.
Does AMH need to be done on a particular day of the cycle?
No. AMH stays relatively stable through the cycle, so it can be tested on any day, unlike FSH and estradiol which are timed to early in the cycle.
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