AMH and Ovarian Reserve: What Your AMH Level Means and When to Seek Treatment
One woman’s fertility journey is not like the other’s. Some get pregnant effortlessly, while others may require time, guidance, or medical assistance.
However, many women while attempting to conceive eventually ask themselves this question:
"Do I still have enough good-quality eggs?"
This is the moment when AMH (Anti-Müllerian Hormone) and ovarian reserve testing become significant.
Not because it forecasts whether you will be able to become a mother or not — but because it indicates how many eggs are left and which fertility path would be the most appropriate.
If you are looking for information about AMH levels, ovarian reserve, or whether it is the right time to seek fertility treatment, then you are already on the right path: looking for clarity instead of making a guess.
We understand it better when it is made simple, honest, and easy to comprehend.
What Is AMH?
AMH is a hormone that is produced by the small growing follicles in the ovaries.
The amount of AMH gives a clue to one very important thing:
How many eggs (or egg-producing follicles) you have.
It does not indicate that the eggs are healthy — only the number that is probably available.
What Does Ovarian Reserve Mean?
A female is born with the total number of eggs she will ever have in her lifetime — and with time, this number goes down naturally.
Your ovarian reserve is telling you the number of eggs that remain
and how well the ovaries may respond if they are given the treatment
It doesn't totally define your fertility — but it works as a basis for the right plan.
What Is a Normal AMH Level?
AMH values are different for each individual depending on age, lab standards, and personal biology — so if your number is lower than that of someone else, do not compare and do not worry.
General guideline (may vary by lab):
AMH Level Interpretation High AMH (>4 ng/ml) PCOS is a condition that is often the cause of this. Normal (1.5 – 4.0 ng/ml) Good ovarian reserve Low (1.0 – 1.5 ng/ml) Limited reserve Very Low (<1.0 ng/ml) Diminished reserve but pregnancy still possible
These figures are not the final answers — they are just the signs.
Why Do Women Test AMH?
AMH may be determined or its level measured in serum when:
Trying to conceive without success Age is more than 30–35 Periods are irregular Suspected PCOS
If you're thinking of IVF Pondering pregnancy later Recovering from cancer treatment Previous ovarian surgery
It is also frequently performed before egg freezing or IVF in order to help personalize the treatment.
Does Low AMH Mean You Can’t Get Pregnant?
Definitely not.
Low AMH is not a sign of infertility — it simply indicates that:
Your egg supply may be lower than what was initially anticipated and that timing of conception is very important.
Mothers with low AMH are a handful who are lucky enough to naturally conceive or do fertility treatment.
Actually, the case is that even very low AMH women who have gone through individualized fertility care, have had successful pregnancies.
So, what is the reason that AMH decreases?
AMH lowers with age biologically.
Besides that, there are factors which may also influence AMH such as:
Genetics Endometriosis Autoimmune diseases
Smoking Stress Prior ovarian surgery
Chemotherapy or radiation Certain medications
Sometimes people even don’t know the reason and that is perfectly fine.
Treatment Options Based on AMH Levels
Treatment varies according to:
The patient’s age
The AMH level
The ovulation pattern
Other hormonal markers
The medical history
Let’s figure out one by one the most common scenarios:
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Lifestyle Optimization
Always possible and beneficial at any AMH level, especially in early stages.
Some of the helpful changes may be:
Consumption of a diet full of antioxidants
Not smoking or drinking alcohol
Keeping stress under control
Maintaining a healthy weight
These healthy habits are hormonal balanced and egg quality supporting.
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Ovulation Tracking or Medication
If the woman has a slight hormonal imbalance, the doctor may prescribe certain medicines to regulate or stimulate ovulation.
IUI is considered a suitable option when:
AMH is a bit low
There is still regular ovulation
Other fertility factors are normal
By this means, the chances are being enhanced as the normal sperms get placed closer to the egg at the time of ovulation.
IVF is usually thought of as an option when AMH is low or age is a problem.
What is the reason?
Because IVF enables:
The collection of a number of eggs in one cycle
The selection of the healthiest embryos
The planning of the future transfer if necessary
It is a technique that is used when the sperm also requires help– mainly in the case of male factor infertility.
Females deciding on pregnancy later — in particular when AMH is going down — can opt for egg freezing as a means of fertility preservation.
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Donor Eggs (Only When Needed)
It is a good option only very specifically to be used when natural or IVF attempts have failed, and after discussing it for your emotional and medical guidance.
When Should You See a Fertility Specialist?
If you consider a consultation, then the reasons might be:
The AMH is low
You are over 35
You have been trying for 6–12 months without success
You are suffering from PCOS or endometriosis
You are thinking of IVF or egg freezing
Early guidance helps to prevent emotional fatigue and facilatates planning.
Why Delhi Is a Preferred Place for Testing and Treatment
Delhi is providing:
Precise AMH and fertility testing
State-of-the-art IVF/ICSI labs
Individualized treatment plans
Experienced doctors
Excellent patient care
Facilities such as PRAVI Global IVF Polyclinic are focusing on transparency, explaining things step-by-step, and giving care that is in line with the patients’ needs thus ensuring that the decisions about treatment feel informed and not rushed.
📍 PRAVI Global IVF Polyclinic — Lajpat Nagar, Delhi
Ring Road, First Floor, Building Number 41
Block Q, Lajpat Nagar IV, New Delhi – 110024
📞 +91 80091 50040
📩 info@praviglobalivf.in
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