The AMH test is recommended for you as a woman who wants to gain more insight into your fertility. AMH is short for Anti-Müllerian hormone and is analyzed to give you an overall picture of how many egg cells are in the ovaries at the time of sampling.
The reference value for AMH is based on your age. A result between 1 ng/ml and 3.0 ng/ml is considered the normal reference value for women of childbearing age. The test result for your AMH value is recommended to always be consulted with a specialist doctor who has the ability to interpret, refer and suggest any further investigations.
AMH test for fertility assessment
Sampling regarding Anti-Müllerian hormone is recommended for you as a woman who wants to gain more insight into your fertility. AMH is short for Anti-Müllerian hormone and is analyzed to give you an overall picture of how many egg cells are in the ovaries at the time of sampling, which can be relevant in fertility assessments and pregnancy planning.
Reference values for AMH
Reference values for women vary with age and the result should be interpreted within the following context:
- Women Under 30: 0.9 – 11.7 µg/L
- Women between 30–34 years: 0.6 – 8.1 µg/L
- Women aged 34–39: 0.1 – 7.5 µg/L
- Women over 40 years: 0.1 – 5.5 µg/L
Women with PCOS often have higher AMH levels, usually between 1.9 and 18.9 µg/L, due to a greater number of antral follicles.
Interpretation of AMH values
AMH levels provide an estimate of the number of antral follicles. Higher AMH values indicate a greater number of antral follicles, while lower values may indicate fewer oocytes. The test result regarding AMH thus provides an estimate of the number of antral follicles in accordance with below:
- AMH value < 0.7 µg/L: probability of 0-7 antral follicles
- AMH value 0.7-2.3 µg/L: probability of 8-15 antral follicles
- AMH value > 2.3 µg/L: probability of more than 15 antral follicles
Studies have shown that AMH levels are positively correlated with the number of eggs that can be stimulated during fertility treatment and the likelihood of pregnancy, both spontaneously and after stimulation.
Antral follicles (AFC)
Antral follicles are small cysts in the ovaries that contain immature eggs. During the menstrual cycle, one or more eggs mature in these follicles, and their number can be used to estimate egg reserve and fertility potential. A higher number of antral follicles indicates a higher egg reserve, while a lower number may indicate a reduced egg reserve.
