Fertility Guide · Ovarian Reserve

Low Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH)

Low Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH) means your ovarian reserve, or egg quantity, is lower than average for your age. It does not mean you cannot get pregnant.

Understanding Low AMH

Low Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH) means your ovarian reserve—your egg quantity—is lower than average for your age.

It does not mean you cannot get pregnant, but it can mean a shorter reproductive window and a harder time responding to fertility drugs.

What Low AMH Means

An AMH result is one part of a fertility assessment. It is most useful when interpreted alongside age, ultrasound findings and your medical history.

01

Quantity, not quality

AMH shows how many eggs you have left, not how healthy they are.

02

Age matters most

A young person with low AMH often has better egg quality than an older person with the same level.

03

IVF response

It predicts how your ovaries will react to stimulation medicines if you do IVF.

Common Causes

Ovarian reserve naturally changes over time, but health history and other factors may also contribute.

01

Ageing

A normal, natural drop over time.

02

Genetics

Family history of early menopause.

03

Surgeries or medical treatments

Past ovarian cyst removal, chemotherapy or radiation.

04

Lifestyle

Cigarette smoking or severe stress.

Understanding Your Next Step

Your AMH number does not tell the whole story

A fertility specialist can interpret your result in the context of your age, menstrual history, antral follicle count and reproductive goals. This helps avoid unnecessary worry and supports a treatment plan suited to you.

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Our fertility team can explain your results and help you understand the right next steps for your goals.