Category Archives: Diminished ovarian reserve

AMH level and menopause. Does AMH level predict age at menopause?

Anti mullerian hormone level can predict age at menopause in older women. In this age group (mean age was 41.47 y), women with AMH levels < 0.2 ng/mL had earlier menopause than those with AMH levels > 1.5 ng/mL. Continue reading

Low AMH level is NOT predictive of decreased chance of pregnancy in young healthy women.

In young healthy women with low AMH levels, the chances of conception are similar to those with normal AMH levels. Patients with high AMH levels have a 40% reduced chance of conceiving even when their periods are regular. Continue reading

AMH levels decrease in women using oral contraceptives

AMH levels are not supposed to be affected by use of oral contraceptives. A recent publication suggests this may not be true. The clinical implications of this finding are discussed in this blog. Continue reading

Can you lower my FSH level?

An elevated cycle day 2 – 4 follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) level is an indicator of diminished ovarian reserve. Lowering the FSH level will not improve the egg quality. Continue reading

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