Fertility Test
AMH
Related Terms · Anti-Müllerian Hormone · Ovarian Reserve Test
AMH is a blood test used to predict the response to ovarian stimulation by indirectly reflecting the population of follicles remaining in the ovaries.
Overview
AMH: Look at these three things first
- AMH indirectly reflects the remaining follicle pool in the ovaries and is primarily used to predict the response to ovarian stimulation.
- A single value does not determine egg quality, the possibility of natural pregnancy, or the timing of menopause.
- We consider age, menstrual cycle, the number of follicles on ultrasound, and the duration of pregnancy attempts together; we do not delay the timing of treatment solely to change the test value.
Meaning and Distinctions
What is AMH?
It is interpreted alongside other information such as age and the number of follicles seen on ultrasound. AMH is a blood test used to predict the response to ovarian stimulation by indirectly reflecting the follicle pool remaining in the ovaries.
- Easily confused terms
- It is not a test that independently determines egg quality or the possibility of natural pregnancy.
- Why this is checked during medical evaluation
- It is used as a reference when evaluating infertility and planning procedures.
- What to record for your visit
- Do not delay the timing of treatment solely to change the value.
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Connecting AMH to your symptoms
Check the reason for the test before the test number
The meaning of the same value can vary depending on whether you are undergoing an infertility evaluation, planning ovarian stimulation, or checking due to irregular menstruation. Please prepare the test date, the institution's reference range, your age, the number of follicles on ultrasound, and previous responses to procedures.
Do not equate a low value with the impossibility of pregnancy
While AMH provides information related to the number of eggs, it is not a test that directly shows the quality of a single egg or the possibility of natural pregnancy. Conversely, a high value does not guarantee pregnancy, PCOS and in the same situation, it is interpreted along with other findings.
The goal of Korean medicine treatment is the body's ability to handle the procedure, rather than the AMH number
When planning Korean medicine treatment, we do not look at AMH alone; we first check age, AFC, previous ovarian stimulation responses, and the date of the next procedure. Within that schedule, we identify the most burdensome areas among cycle changes, nighttime hot flashes, insomnia, digestion affected by tension, or fatigue after stimulation and retrieval to set the goals for Korean herbal medicine and acupuncture treatment. After treatment, rather than promising an increase in values, we check for improvements in sleep, intake, digestion, and fatigue recovery, and whether the scheduled consultations and procedures are proceeding without undue strain.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions when looking up AMH
If AMH is low, is natural pregnancy impossible?
It cannot be concluded so definitively. Age ovulation, fallopian tube and semen factors, and the duration of pregnancy attempts must be evaluated as a whole. Do not give up or delay your plans because of a single value.
Is increasing the AMH level the goal of treatment?
It is more important to determine the current fertility plan and the timing of necessary evaluations and treatments than to increase the value itself. The effectiveness of treatment is not judged by the AMH value alone.
Women's Health Glossary
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Check guides where this term is used
- Condition GuideDiminished Ovarian ReserveDiminished ovarian reserve refers to a state where the number of remaining follicles is lower than expected or the ovarian response to stimulation is low, with natural decline due to age being the most significant factor. Genetic factors such as FMR1 premutation, ovarian surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and certain systemic diseases can accelerate this decline, although in some cases, the cause remains unknown. A low AMH level alone cannot be used to determine egg quality or the impossibility of natural conception.→
- Condition GuideInfertilityInfertility is not a problem caused solely by women. In women, ovulation disorders, fallopian tube damage or blockage, endometriosis, uterine structural issues, and age-related changes in ovarian function may be involved. In men, sperm count, motility, morphology, varicocele, hormones, or ejaculation issues may be the cause. Since factors from both partners may overlap or the cause may not be clear from the initial evaluation, female examinations and semen analysis are planned together from the start.→
- Medical Evaluation GuideWhat should I prepare before a consultation for women's health conditions?Please record the start date and bleeding dates of your last three cycles, the number of times you changed products on your heaviest day, the location of pain, and your response to painkillers. Regarding discharge and itching, please prepare your test results and previous treatment responses rather than self-diagnosing the odor and color. Please also provide full details on the possibility or planning of pregnancy, ultrasound or blood tests, and any hormone medications, contraceptives, infertility treatment medications, or supplements.→
- Women's Health ColumnDoes a low AMH mean the same thing as the possibility of pregnancy?→
Evidence and Update Information
The following materials were referenced to verify the basis and scope of the definitions and treatment explanations.
- ASRM: Ovarian Reserve
- National Korean Medicine Clinical Information Portal: Korean Medicine Standard Clinical Practice Guidelines for Female InfertilityThe scope and limitations of planning Korean medicine treatment in parallel with the infertility evaluation and treatment schedule were referenced.