ANTI MULLERIAN HORMONE; AMH

The AMH (Anti Mullerian Hormone) test measures the level of a hormone produced by small follicles in the ovaries. Because AMH reflects the size of the remaining egg pool, it is the most widely used blood marker of ovarian reserve — the key number fertility specialists look at when assessing reproductive potential.

Unlike many hormone tests, AMH stays fairly stable through the menstrual cycle, so it can be drawn on any day. In Lucknow it is most often advised during fertility evaluation, before IVF or egg-freezing, and when investigating irregular periods in younger women.

When do doctors advise this test?

• Fertility evaluation — understanding ovarian reserve before planning pregnancy
• Before IVF, IUI or egg-freezing, to help dose planning
• Irregular or absent periods where ovarian function needs assessment
• Monitoring ovarian reserve over time on your doctor's advice

Preparation & the sample

No fasting is required and the sample can be taken on any day of the menstrual cycle. A blood sample is drawn and the serum tested by chemiluminescent immunoassay. If the sample reaches the laboratory by 4 pm, the report is issued the same day. Call +91 9451155402 to book a home sample collection in Lucknow.

This information is educational and general. Your doctor's advice for your specific situation always comes first.