AMH (anti-Müllerian hormone)
AMH test · anti-Müllerian hormone · ovarian reserve test · egg count test
This is a blood test from a vein. It helps estimate how many eggs are left in your ovaries.
When planning a pregnancy, before IVF, for irregular periods, or before ovarian surgery.
⏱ Duration: the blood draw takes a few minutes; results usually come in 2 to 5 days
Be sure to tell your doctor
How to prepare
- Cycle day. AMH can usually be tested on any day of your cycle. If your doctor named a day, go on that day.
- Food. Best in the morning before eating, or a few hours after a light meal. Check with the lab.
- The day before. For 24 hours, no alcohol and no hard workouts. Best not to smoke in the morning.
- Medicines. Do not stop them on your own. Tell your doctor what you take. They will decide if anything should change.
What to bring
- Your test request form
- Your ID
How it goes
- You sit down and rest your arm on the armrest
- A band is tightened above your elbow
- The skin is wiped with antiseptic
- A quick prick, and blood fills a tube
- The needle comes out, and a cotton pad is pressed on the spot
What you'll feel
- A quick prick, like a pinch
- Sometimes slight dizziness. Tell the nurse
Afterwards
- Press the cotton pad for 3 to 5 minutes and keep your arm straight
- You can eat right away and go back to your usual day
- Results usually come in 2 to 5 days. The lab will tell you when
- Your gynecologist will look at the result together with an ultrasound and other tests
Common questions
Does low AMH mean I cannot get pregnant?
No. AMH shows your egg supply, not whether you will get pregnant. Talk it over with your doctor.
Which cycle day is best for AMH?
Usually any day. If your doctor named a specific day, follow that.