AMH Test (Anti-Mullerian Hormone) Has anyone had this test??!

[seaside72]

Hi all - just wondered if anyone has had this test done - it is a blood test supposed to indicate ovarian reserve - They test the levels of the Anti-Mullerian Hormone in your blood and then give a result in one of 5 categories - undetectable, low, satisfactory, optimum and high.
I have just had the results after having the test done last month (not on NHS) and it came back as Low - not good Age 34- TTC for one year)
I was a bit shocked in the consult and didnt ask any good questions about what it really meant for my chances (I know it is not great obviously!) - just left feeling sorry for myself and thinking I will have to go straight to IVF clinic?
I had done the Fertell fertility test last year and that result was positive so am a bit confused - though know the tests are for different hormones.

If anyone has had this test done I would appreciate any info - good or bad.

Thanks so much

You need AttilaTheMeerkat ... she knows everything!

Calling AttilaTheMeerkat.....AttilaTheMeerkat .....where are you master of all fertility questions!

I know rahrah - am hoping she will swoop in to my aid!!!

LOL - we need a sign in the sky - like Batman had- maybe a giant meerkat head

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Hi seaside,

Some info about this test for you (have never had this done btw; it is still experiemental):-

Another blood hormone test that is currently being evaluated for its potential usefulness in measuring ovarian reserve is the Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH), which have also been referred to as the Mullerian-Inhibiting Substance (MIS) or Factor (MIF). Although this test holds some promise, it is still being tested experimentally, has not been validated for assessment of ovarian reserve, and is not yet commercially available for use.

Another method of evaluating ovarian reserve, which does not involve testing blood hormone levels, involves ultrasound evaluation of the size of the woman's ovaries and the number of measurable small (antral) follicles during the early follicular phase of the cycle (which is typically during mentration). This test has been used by some physicians to predict ovarian response to gonadotropin stimulation.

Would ask whether you have a firm diagnosis yet; if not I would go all out to seek such a thing.

LOL at the giant meerkat head!!.

Class!!

Thanks so much Attila - knew you would be the voice of reason and balance - I am just in the process of starting GP tests as well so am going to go to next appointment armed with all these result and hopefully ask for a scan as well, as this has been recommended to me before also.

Thanks again for responding to giant meerkat head light beam!

I know Lottie - I am still trying to grasp the exact meaning of ovarian reserve - whether it is the quality or quantity of the eggs or both - I think both.

Felt the same with the Fertell test but was just so grateful to have pos result I just didn't reserach anymore.

Anyhoo of course I have done the worst thing possible and spent the night on google trying to find out about this AMH - it seems it is experimental still and one website said only 70% accurate so that is some hope however on the downside earlier I thought the worst case scenario was straight to IVF but actually it seems a low AMH means not suitable for IVF so only options are egg donation and adoption or "positively childless" Am well freaked out and pretty much in shock.

Think will have to go back to GP and also bite the bullet for some more private tests if poss as I really feel like time is running out now

What I really want to know is an explanantion of my result - what does low mean?- percentage-wise etc. Can't seem to find that anywhere on the web

seaside72,

Slapped wrist for you for googling obsessively. Tsk!!.

The test you had done was and is experimental but has left you fearful.

My counsel for what its worth is to go under the NHS in the initial stages at least. Get your GP to refer you to a subfertility unit in a good NHS hospital. You can have some tests done as a private patient once you're in their system.

You need a wider picture of what your hormones levels are like; you can't just go by this one test especially as this test is experiemental anyway.

Also you do not seem to have a diagnosis yet; this is the most important thing you need now.

Do keep us posted.

Attila

Thanks Attila
consider wrists well & truly slapped!!

Seaside... Very much agree with attilameerkat on this one. Therefore if there is an issue they will be able to help and as you are 34 fertility is higher at your age then in a few years.