Low AMH Testing

A low AMH test is one of the most commonly used tests to diagnose fertility issues and trouble conceiving. AMH or Anti-Mulleriane Hormone is commonly referred to as the egg timer test, and the results indicate to a fertility specialist the amount of eggs left in a woman’s ovaries. The lower the AMH result, the less eggs are left to use for pregnancy.

A low AMH however does not necessarily mean a woman requires IVF to conceive, it may mean there are other factors at play or that some minor assistance could be enough to help. Dr Sonya Jessup sees many patients with low AMH and tailors treatments to each individuals circumstances whether requiring standard fertility treatments, egg freezing or some ovulation support.

A low AMH test is one of the most commonly used tests to diagnose fertility issues and trouble conceiving. AMH or Anti-Mulleriane Hormone is commonly referred to as the egg timer test, and the results indicate to a fertility specialist the amount of eggs left in a woman’s ovaries. The lower the AMH result, the less eggs are left to use for pregnancy.

A low AMH however does not necessarily mean a woman requires IVF to conceive, it may mean there are other factors at play or that some minor assistance could be enough to help. Dr Sonya Jessup sees many patients with low AMH and tailors treatments to each individuals circumstances whether requiring standard fertility treatments, egg freezing or some ovulation support.

F.A.Q’s

An AMH test is a simple blood test, which is usually done with a multitude of other tests for STIs and other fertility markers. Any general pathology clinic can fulfil the pathology request form, and can take 2-10 business days to return a result to your doctor. You can get an AMH pathology request form along with other fertility screening tests when you see Dr Sonya Jessup for an initial fertility consult.
Low AMH does not necessarily mean you will require IVF to conceive, however it is a marker of fertility issues, and therefore Dr Sonya Jessup suggests speaking with a fertility specialist about your plans and options. For younger women with a low AMH, Dr Jessup recommends freezing eggs to give your more options when you are ready to conceive later. For older patients, IVF is the most likely treatment option however is not always required. It is important to discuss your next steps with a fertility specialist first.
A low AMH result does not necessarily mean you will require IVF or other fertility treatments to conceive. Many women with low AMH conceive naturally with no issues, however if you are already struggling to conceive and do have a low AMH this could be the reason why. It is important to discuss your next steps or options with a fertility specialist.
Low AMH is not the only indicator for fertility issues. There are many reasons someone or couples may be struggling to conceive, including “unexplained infertility”, which means there is no test or diagnosis that explains why a couple or woman may be struggling to conceive. If your AMH is normal but you have been struggling to conceive for some time, your fertility specialist may still recommend IVF or other fertility treatments.