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Determining the level of Anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) is a suitable step for women who are postponing parenthood until later in life. Every woman is born with a certain number of eggs, the number of which gradually decreases over the course of her life. AMH is a hormone produced by follicles in the ovaries, and its level is directly related to the number of these follicles, which are small sacs in which eggs mature. AMH concentration increases during puberty, begins to decline around the age of 30, and ceases completely with menopause. The concentration of AMH in the blood can be used to estimate a client's individual egg reserve. The AMH value is a good indicator of whether the number of eggs is sufficient and a woman's fertility is optimal, or whether her ability to conceive is already declining.
When to have your AMH level measured
The average age of first-time mothers in the Czech Republic is increasing, currently standing at around 30 years old, which is 6 years older than it was in 1994. A woman's age has a significant impact on her fertility. With increasing age, the likelihood of conception may be reduced, not only because of a decrease in the number of eggs, but also because of a deterioration in their quality.
It is estimated that during one cycle, an adult woman loses 40 to 100 eggs. Some women may experience egg depletion and premature menopause before the age of 40. This is a highly individual process.
We recommend AMH testing for all women who are postponing pregnancy until after the age of 30, as well as women with a family history of premature menopause. Monitoring AMH levels is also useful for monitoring ovarian reserve and ovarian status in women who have undergone ovarian surgery, women with severe endometriosis, and women who have undergone chemotherapy.
AMH testing is very important in assisted reproduction. AMH levels are useful for predicting the response to ovarian hormone stimulation.
How the test is performed
AMH levels are determined from blood samples. You can come in for the blood draw on any day of your menstrual cycle, as the level of this hormone does not change during the cycle. We will have the test results ready for you within a week, and your doctor will explain in detail what your findings mean. The AMH test is not covered by health insurance and is only performed on our clients
