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Evidence-Based Amh interpretation ovarian reserve Scoring

CLINICAL REFERENCE

CLINICAL INSIGHT

When to Use

Assessment of ovarian reserve and remaining follicular pool.
Predicting response to controlled ovarian stimulation during IVF.
Evaluation of premature ovarian insufficiency (POI).
Supportive diagnostic criterion in PCOS (though not strictly part of Rotterdam).

CLINICAL INSIGHT

How it Works

What is AMH?

Anti-Mullerian Hormone is produced by granulosa cells of preantral and small antral follicles. It accurately reflects the size of the primordial follicle pool. Unlike FSH, AMH levels remain relatively stable throughout the menstrual cycle.

General Reference Ranges (pmol/L)

Age Group	Low Reserve (<10th %ile)	Normal	High (PCOS risk)
< 30 years	< 15.0	15.0 - 45.0	> 45.0
30 - 34 years	< 10.0	10.0 - 35.0	> 35.0
35 - 39 years	< 5.0	5.0 - 25.0	> 25.0
40 - 44 years	< 2.0	2.0 - 15.0	> 15.0

CLINICAL INSIGHT

Practical Pearls

Interpretation Nuances

AMH predicts response to IVF stimulation (oocyte yield) but DOES NOT accurately predict natural conception probability in unassisted reproduction. Do not test routinely for fertility assessment in young women not undergoing IVF.

Assay Variability

Considerable variability exists between AMH assays. Many labs report in ng/mL. (To convert pmol/L to ng/mL, divide by 7.14). Values are mildly suppressed by combined oral contraceptives.

CLINICAL INSIGHT

Next Steps

Low AMH

Correlate with Antral Follicle Count (AFC) on transvaginal ultrasound.
In IVF: Expect lower oocyte yield; adjust stimulation protocols (e.g., short flare or antagonist protocols).
If age < 40 and amenorrheic: work up for Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI).

High AMH

Strong indicator of PCOS.
In IVF: High risk of Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS). Consider lower gonadotropin starting doses, antagonist protocols, and GnRH agonist trigger.

CLINICAL INSIGHT

Evidence Base

Key References

Anti-Müllerian hormone-based approach to controlled ovarian stimulation for assisted conception

Nelson SM, et al.Hum Reprod2009

Age Group

Low Reserve (<10th %ile)

Normal

High (PCOS risk)

< 30 years

< 15.0

15.0 - 45.0

> 45.0

30 - 34 years

< 10.0

10.0 - 35.0

> 35.0

35 - 39 years

< 5.0

5.0 - 25.0

> 25.0

40 - 44 years

< 2.0

2.0 - 15.0

> 15.0

When to Use

When to Use

How it Works

What is AMH?

General Reference Ranges (pmol/L)

Practical Pearls

Interpretation Nuances

Assay Variability

Next Steps

Low AMH

High AMH

Evidence Base

Key References

AMH Interpretation (Ovarian Reserve)

When to Use

When to Use

How it Works

What is AMH?

General Reference Ranges (pmol/L)

Practical Pearls

Interpretation Nuances

Assay Variability

Next Steps

Low AMH

High AMH

Evidence Base

Key References

AMH Interpretation (Ovarian Reserve)

Clinical Evidence and Methodology

When to Use

When to Use

How it Works

What is AMH?

General Reference Ranges (pmol/L)

Practical Pearls

Interpretation Nuances

Assay Variability

Next Steps

Low AMH

High AMH

Evidence Base

Key References

AMH Interpretation (Ovarian Reserve)

Clinical Evidence and Methodology

When to Use

When to Use

How it Works

What is AMH?

General Reference Ranges (pmol/L)

Practical Pearls

Interpretation Nuances

Assay Variability

Next Steps

Low AMH

High AMH

Evidence Base

Key References

AMH Interpretation (Ovarian Reserve)