AMH Levels and Fertility: A Simple Guide for Women

Our body makes many hormones that help it work properly. One of these hormones is called AMH, which means Anti-Müllerian Hormone. This hormone is made in a woman’s ovaries and helps doctors understand how many eggs are left in the body.

Eggs are very important for pregnancy. A woman is born with all the eggs she will ever have. As she grows older, the number of eggs slowly goes down. AMH levels tell doctors if the egg count is good, low, or high. This helps in planning for pregnancy, especially if someone is trying to become a mother and facing difficulty.

In this article, we will learn what AMH means, how it is tested, what low and high AMH levels show, and how it affects a woman’s chances of getting pregnant.

Why is AMH Important for Fertility?

Fertility means how easy or hard it is for a woman to become pregnant. AMH is very useful to understand fertility because:

• It helps doctors know if a woman still has enough eggs.
• It tells if her ovaries are working well.
• It helps plan for treatments like IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) or IUI (Intrauterine Insemination).

By checking AMH, doctors can give better advice to women who want to become mothers.

Read:- Understanding AMH: A Useful Hormone in Women

How is the AMH Test Done?

The AMH test is very simple. It is done with a blood sample. You do not need to be fasting. The test can be done on any day of the menstrual cycle, unlike some other tests.

Once the blood is taken, it is sent to a lab. The lab gives the AMH level result in a few days. The result is shown in ng/mL (nanograms per milliliter).

What Do the AMH Levels Mean?

Here is a simple chart to understand AMH levels:

These numbers may be a little different in some labs, but this is the general idea.

What Causes Low AMH?

Some women have low AMH levels. This means their ovaries have fewer eggs left. This can happen because of:

• Age – As women grow older, AMH naturally goes down.
• Family history – If the other sister had early menopause.
• Smoking – Bad for ovaries.
• Chemotherapy or radiation – May damage ovaries.
• Certain health problems, like autoimmune diseases.

Even young women can sometimes have low AMH. That is why testing is important.

Can You Get Pregnant with Low AMH?

Yes, it is still possible to get pregnant with low AMH. AMH shows the number of eggs but not the quality of eggs. Sometimes, even with a few eggs, pregnancy can happen if the eggs are healthy.

Women with low AMH may need help from fertility treatments like:

• IVF – where eggs are taken out, fertilized outside the body, and placed in the womb.
• IUI – where sperm is placed inside the womb to meet the egg.
• Egg freezing – if a woman wants to have babies later.
• Donor eggs – when her own eggs are not healthy enough

What About High AMH Levels?

Sometimes, a woman may have very high AMH. This may be a sign of PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome). In PCOS, the ovaries have many small egg sacs but do not release eggs properly.

In such cases, women may face problems like:

• Irregular periods
• Acne or extra hair growth
• Difficulty in getting pregnant

PCOS can be managed with diet, exercise, and medicine. Doctors will guide the right treatment.

Does AMH Affect IVF Success?

Yes, AMH is important in IVF. It helps doctors decide:

• How many eggs can be collected
• How strong the ovaries are
• What dose of medicine to give 

But remember, even with low AMH, many women have had successful IVF and healthy babies.
IVF success also depends on age, egg quality, uterus health, and many other factors, not just AMH alone.

Can AMH Be Improved?

AMH levels cannot be increased naturally. But some things may help keep ovaries healthy:

• Eat healthy food (fruits, vegetables, whole grains)
• Avoid smoking and alcohol
• Exercise daily
• Take vitamins like Vitamin D, CoQ10, and folic acid (only if the doctor suggests)
• Reduce stress

Some people try Ayurveda or natural methods, but results may be different for everyone. Always talk to a doctor before starting anything.

When Should You Test AMH?

You may want to check AMH levels if:

• You are trying to get pregnant, and it’s taking time
• You are over 30 and planning to delay pregnancy
• You have had many miscarriages
• You are going for IVF or IUI
• You have a family history of early menopause
• You have irregular periods

Testing AMH early helps in planning your future better.

At Urvara Fertility Centre, a trusted fertility and IVF centre, we help women understand their AMH levels. Our doctors check your reports and explain everything kindly. If your AMH is low or high, we guide you with the right treatment. We use safe and modern methods like IVF, IUI, and egg freezing to help you become a mother. We know every woman’s body is different, so we make a plan that is just right for you. At Urvara, we support you at every step with care, honesty, and hope.

Conclusion

AMH is a small hormone, but it gives very important information about a woman’s fertility. It helps in knowing how many eggs are left and what treatment may be needed. Having low or high AMH does not mean you cannot become a mother. Many women with low AMH have had healthy babies with the right help.