Fertility · Diagnostics
AMH Test Explained: What the Number Actually Means
Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH) is the single most useful blood marker of ovarian reserve. It does not predict whether you can conceive naturally — it predicts how many eggs are left and how an IVF cycle is likely to respond. Here's how to read your number without panic.
What AMH measures
AMH is produced by granulosa cells in small (pre-antral and antral) follicles. The blood level correlates with the size of your remaining follicle pool — your "ovarian reserve." It says nothing about egg quality, ovulation, or natural conception odds in any given month.
How to interpret your result
Always compare to age-matched ranges, not a generic "normal." A 0.8 ng/mL at 42 is expected; the same number at 28 warrants investigation.
What AMH does and does not predict
- Predicts well: IVF response (how many eggs at retrieval), age at menopause (loosely), risk of poor stimulation.
- Does not predict: whether you can conceive naturally this cycle, embryo quality, miscarriage risk.
If your AMH is low
Don't panic. Start a 90-day egg-quality optimization protocol (CoQ10, inositol, omega-3) and request a fertility consult to discuss timeline and whether REI referral is warranted.
Where to test
kindr Fertility Hormone Test measures AMH + FSH + LH + estradiol + TSH from a mail-in sample, with clinician interpretation. Results in 5–7 business days.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a "normal" AMH?
AMH is age-dependent. Roughly: 2.0–6.8 ng/mL at 25–34, 1.5–4.0 at 35–37, 1.0–3.0 at 38–40, 0.5–2.5 at 41–42, < 1.0 over 43.
Does low AMH mean I cannot get pregnant?
No. AMH predicts ovarian reserve (how many eggs), not egg quality (whether they fertilize). Many women with low AMH conceive naturally; some with high AMH struggle. It is one data point.
When should I test?
AMH is stable across the cycle — test any day. Avoid testing on hormonal birth control (it falsely suppresses the number).
Can I improve my AMH?
AMH reflects follicle count, which is finite. Lifestyle and supplements do not raise it. They can improve egg quality, which is different and matters more for outcomes.
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Medically reviewed by Dr. Ana Lisa Carr, MD, MBA · Last reviewed 2026-06-23. Compounded medications are prepared by FDA-registered 503A pharmacies and are not FDA-approved drug products.