Antimullerian Hormone (AMH) LIS Code: AMH
Private AMH blood test £97 to estimate ovarian reserve. Test on any day of your cycle, no GP referral. Slough, Victoria, Neasden or home visit.
Before your test
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About this test
Anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) is made by the small follicles in the ovaries, so its level gives an estimate of how many eggs remain, known as your ovarian reserve. Women use it when planning when to start a family, before fertility treatment or egg freezing, or when periods are irregular.
Test on any day of your cycle
Unlike FSH, LH and oestradiol, which are best measured on day 2 to 5 of your cycle, AMH stays fairly steady through the month. You can book it on any day that suits you. If you're using hormonal contraception, you can still test, but your result may read a little lower than when you're not using it, so mention it when you discuss the result.
What AMH can and can't tell you
- It reflects egg quantity, not egg quality. Quality depends mostly on age, so a good AMH level in your late thirties doesn't mean the same as at 25.
- It doesn't predict whether you can get pregnant naturally in the next few months. Many women with low AMH conceive without help.
- It helps plan fertility treatment. Clinics use AMH to estimate how the ovaries may respond to stimulation for IVF or egg freezing.
- Higher levels are common with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), where there are many small follicles.
Results and next steps
The laboratory reports AMH within about five days of receiving your sample, and the result appears in your secure online account with the laboratory's age-related ranges. For a broader view of fertility hormones, see our female fertility profile, and if you'd like help understanding your result, book a GP consultation.
Booking
Choose our Slough, Victoria or Neasden clinic, or a nurse visit at home or work. No fasting or special preparation is needed.
