Ovarian Reserve testing can provide an indication as to the number of ‘healthy’ eggs that remain in your ovaries that are capable of being fertilised – known as your ‘ovarian reserve’.

The BioSURE Ovarian Reserve test assesses your ovarian reserve by measuring the amount of Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH) in your blood sample, the hormone that plays a vital role in female reproductivity. This may be helpful to know if you are trying to get pregnant or are suffering symptoms and suspect you may be entering menopause.

A single test alone cannot diagnose menopause or fertility problems, but it can provide insight which in turn can help you understand whether you are entering menopause, or if you are struggling to get pregnant, for example.  

A test result that is outside of the expected range is usually diagnosed with further tests so if you have unexpected levels of AMH from your test, it may be worth speaking to your doctor to get further tests performed.

AMH levels are tested to check
for any imbalances that may affect a woman's fertility and monitoring AMH levels over time may also be recommended for optimal fertility management.

AMH levels indicate a woman's egg reserve and fertility status. A normal AMH level suggests healthy egg reserve and better chances of natural pregnancy, but it does not tell you the quality of the egg so it's important to consult a doctor if you have any concerns.

A higher AMH level may indicate a plentiful egg supply, increasing chances of natural or assisted pregnancy, while a low AMH level may suggest lower egg reserve and difficulty in conceiving, requiring further evaluation and fertility treatments.

Levels of AMH increase from puberty, peaking in early adulthood and then slowly decrease with age. By the time of reaching menopause, AMH levels become undetectably low.

This test measures the Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH) in your blood.

This is the hormone that is made by your ovaries and the levels correlate with your number of eggs remaining.

The levels of AMH do not tell you the health or quality of the eggs and having a lower AMH level does not mean you will not get pregnant, but it can make it more difficult to conceive.

AMH is a hormone made in your ovarian follicles, small fluid-filled sacs in the ovaries that have the potential to develop and release eggs.

Levels of AMH peak in early adulthood and then naturally decline over time. There is nothing that can be done to avoid this, but it's helpful to maintain a healthy lifestyle, which includes eating a well-balanced diet, getting regular exercise, and managing stress.

A normal AMH level indicates that a woman's egg reserve is within a healthy range, and she may have a better chance of becoming pregnant naturally.
However, even if you have a normal AMH level, it's important to speak with your doctor if you have any concerns or symptoms related to your fertility.

A high AMH (Anti-Müllerian Hormone) result suggests that a woman may have a plentiful supply of eggs in her ovaries, which could increase the chances
of getting pregnant naturally or with fertility treatments. However, it can also be an indicator of other conditions such as PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome)
other factors and consultation with a healthcare provider are important to fully understand the implications and develop a tailored treatment plan.  

A low AMH (Anti-Mullerian Hormone) blood test result can indicate a lower egg reserve in a woman's ovaries, which may make it more difficult to become pregnant. This can be caused by a number of factors, such as age or
certain medical conditions. Your doctor may recommend fertility treatments such as IVF (in-vitro fertilization) or suggest you seek a specialist for further evaluation.

Your results will be shown on a coloured scale with a black arrow pointing towards where your results are on the scale. This is the level (ng/ml) of Anti-Müllerian Hormone in your blood sample.

• High - over 4.0 ng/ml 
• Normal - 1.5 - 4.0 ng/ml
• Low/Normal - 1.0-1.5 ng/ml
• Low - 0.5 - 1.0 ng/ml
• Very low - less than 0.5 ng/ml

Average levels are taken from a wide range of sources and are not set in stone, but the numbers below can help to understand if your result is within average range for your age.

• Post puberty - Under 30 - 2.91ng/ml
• Age 30-34 - 2.42ng/ml
• Age 35-37 - 2.03ng/ml
• Age 38-40 - 1.5ng/ml
• Age 41-42 - 0.92 ng/ml
• Age 43 - 0.59 ng/ml
• Over 44 - Less than 0.5ng/ml

No, you do not need to fast for this test, but it is recommended that you take your sample first thing in the morning.

It is important to note that some types of contraceptive pill can affect your results, so if you are going to discuss your results with
your GP please mention if you are using contraception of any kind.

If you are stopping taking the pill, we recommend waiting until your periods are regular again before taking your test.

Also discuss with your GP if you have any medical problems or are taking any medication that you think may have impacted your
result.

There is nothing specifically that you can do to increase your ovarian reserve, largely this is determined by genetics and age, although following a healthy lifestyle, stopping smoking, and maintaining a healthy weight is
recommended.

If you have any further questions about your AMH test result or would like more information in general, please feel free to contact our experienced team at info@biosure.co.uk or on Whatsapp 07763 489170 who will be happy to help.