ANTI MULLERIAN HORMONE(AMH)

An AMH test is often used?to check a woman’s ability to produce eggs that can be fertilized for pregnancy. A woman’s ovaries can make thousands of eggs during her childbearing years. The number declines as a woman gets older. AMH levels help show how many potential egg cells a woman has left_x000D_
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You may need an AMH test if you are a woman who is having difficulty getting pregnant. The test can help show what your chances are of conceiving a baby. If you are already seeing a fertility specialist, your doctor may use the test to predict whether you will respond well to treatment, such as in-vitro fertilization (IVF)._x000D_
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High levels may mean you may have more eggs available and will respond better to treatment. Low levels of AMH mean you may have fewer eggs available and may not respond well to treatment._x000D_
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You may also need an AMH test if you are a woman with symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). These include:_x000D_

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• Menstrual disorders, including early menopause or amenorrhea

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• Excess body and facial hair growth

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• Decreased breast size

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• Weight gain

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In addition, you may need an AMH test if you are being treated for ovarian cancer. The test can help show if your treatment is working.