Understanding Your Fertility: The Role of AMH and FSH in Ovarian Reserve
Fertility tests can be confusing, especially when it is unclear what each one measures. Two commonly used tests, the Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH) test and the Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) test, help assess ovarian reserve . What is an Ovarian Reserve and Why Does It Matter? Every woman is born with a finite number of eggs in her ovaries. This egg supply is known as ovarian reserve, and it declines with age. Evaluating it gives useful insight into fertility potential, although it does not predict egg quality or guarantee conception. What is an Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH) Test? An A nti-Mullerian Hormone test (AMH) measures the amount of AMH in a woman’s blood sample. AMH is produced by small follicles in the ovaries, which contain immature eggs and reflect the ovarian reserve. At leading diagnostic labs, the AMH test costs around INR 1,800 to INR 2,150, depending on the lab and the city . An AMH test might be advised when: · ...