Amh Plus With Testosterone (free And Total)

Anti-Mullerian Hormone is a hormone produced by ovaries in females and by the testicles in males. The amount of AMH differs according to age and gender of a person.

In early years of development of a baby boy, the testicles produce AMH, thereby promoting the development of male reproductive organs. The levels of AMH remain high in boys until they hit puberty.

In girls the levels remain low until puberty thus allowing for the female reproductive organs to develop and post puberty, the ovaries produce AMH and the levels remain high during the child bearing years and taper off to undetectable levels post menopause.

In women, the AMH levels regulate the LH and FSH levels during the process of ovulation. Thus, the amount of AMH present in the blood is an indication of follicular growth.

Interpretation

High levels of AMH indicate PCOS. There is no cure for PCOS, but symptoms can be managed with medications and/or lifestyle changes, such as healthy diet and weight management. Low levels of AMH relate to poor ovarian reserve. AMH testing helps your doctor to access your chances of getting pregnant and whether you can delay your pregnancy any further if you wish to. When AMH is found to be high in certain types of ovarian cancer, levels are monitored to estimate disease progression and treatment effectiveness. It is always advisable to talk to your doctor about your results and what it could mean in your case.