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AMH (anti-Müllerian hormone)

Also known as: Ovarian reserve test

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AMH is a blood test that measures ovarian reserve, an indicator of remaining egg supply. Levels decline with age and decline faster in some women than others. Used in fertility evaluation and to assess potential response to ovarian stimulation for IVF.

For Black women planning conception over age 30 or experiencing fertility difficulty, AMH is a useful preconception or initial-fertility-workup data point. Available via at-home testing through LetsGetChecked or through any reproductive endocrinologist.

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