Anti-mullerian hormone comes into the picture when you want to start having children especially though IVF. After conducting an AMH test, it helps the doctors to determine the ovarian reserve.The level of AMH decreases as the person gets older and reaches zero at menopause, which helps doctors come up with a better strategy for better IVF success. Read this blog and know more about how the anti-Mullerian hormone plays a crucial part in the IVF procedure.
The Role of Anti-mullerian hormone in the body for the IVF procedure
Anti-mullerian hormone is a protein that is found in the granular cells that determine the ovarian reserve and help follicle growth. The hormone level decreases as the person gets older and reaches menopause. The significance of anti-Mullerian hormones comes in when you want to get pregnant. Here are the roles of anti-Mullerian hormone:-
- Helps to determine the ovarian reserve
- Helps with follicle growth
- Helps to indicate fertility
Measure ovarian reserve: Conducting an anti-Mullerian test helps to measure the ovarian reserve by determining the quantity of follicles, which is the ovarian supply. Anti-Mullerian is at its peak at the age of 25 and decreases with age till menopause. So that means a high level of AMH reflects a higher number of eggs, and a lower level indicates a lower number of eggs. Therefore, this helps the IVF service providers to know the number of eggs you have.
Predicts ovarian response: As AMH helps to measure the ovarian reserve, it also helps doctors predict the response to hormonal stimulation. A prediction of the ovarian response helps the doctors to strategise in tailored stimulation protocols and also helps them to manage the risks (ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome).
Guides medication dosage: Taking an AMH test helps the doctors to know how the individual will respond to stimulation for the production of eggs, which makes it easy for them to personalise medication dosage. Determining the dosage is crucial in IVF in order to come up with a high success rate and to minimize risks. Low AMH helps them to know strategies on a personalized dosage whereas the normal AMH helps the doctors know predictable success and continue to undergo the standard procedure.High AMH reflects chances of PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) and thus the dosage is decided according to their condition.
Conclusion
Determining AMH levels in the body helps doctors to come up with an effective, customised dosage for IVF treatment. This helps them to predict ovarian response, estimate the number of eggs that can be retrieved and also help to make decisions for fertility preservation, which eventually helps to come up with a better success rate and to also manage risks. If you are planning an IVF or planning to freeze your eggs, you can book an appointment with Dr Sumita Sofat at Dr Sumita Sofat Infertility Hospital. Our hospital specialises in treating infertility problems and helping individuals preserve their fertility. We are well-equipped and have a proven record of different testimonials.
FAQ’s
1.Is it possible to predict menopause with AMH tests?
AMH tests may not able to predict menopause but they it is able to know the ovarian reserve showing if you are approaching menopause
2.Is it possible to get pregnant when a woman has low AMH?
Low AMH may indicate low supply of eggs, but not low quality of eggs, so a person can get pregnant the natural way or even through IVF.
