Understanding Your AMH: What the Numbers Really Mean

AMH is one of the most misunderstood fertility markers. Here's what it tells you — and what it doesn't.

Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH) has become one of the first tests ordered in any fertility investigation. It's useful — but it's widely misinterpreted. AMH reflects your ovarian reserve: the quantity of eggs remaining. It does NOT tell you about egg quality, your chance of conceiving naturally, or whether IVF will work. A low AMH in a 32-year-old means something very different from a low AMH in a 42-year-old. Context matters enormously, and a single number should never determine your treatment path.

This is the kind of nuanced, evidence-based information that I believe every patient deserves access to. Fertility medicine is complex, and the internet is full of conflicting advice. My goal with these resources is to help you separate signal from noise — so you can make decisions based on science, not fear.

If you have questions about anything covered here, don't hesitate to reach out. I'm always happy to clarify.