What Is AMH?

AMH (Anti-Mullerian Hormone) is produced by the small follicles in your ovaries. Since each follicle holds an egg, the AMH level gives an estimate of your ovarian reserve, or how many eggs remain. It is a simple blood test that can be done on any day of the cycle.

What AMH does not tell you is equally important. It does not measure egg quality, it does not predict whether you can conceive naturally this month, and on its own it cannot say you are infertile.

AMH Levels: What Does Your Number Mean?

Labs may use slightly different reference ranges, so always read your result with your doctor. As a general guide:

What Causes Low AMH?

• Age: the most common reason; egg reserve falls faster after 35
• Endometriosis and ovarian cysts (endometriomas)
• Previous ovarian surgery
• Chemotherapy or radiotherapy
• Autoimmune conditions
• Genetic factors and early menopause in the family
• Smoking
• Sometimes no clear cause is found

Can You Get Pregnant with Low AMH?

Yes. Many women with low AMH conceive, some even naturally, because only one good egg is needed each month. Your chances depend mostly on:

Low AMH Treatment Options in Chandigarh

There is no medicine that reliably increases AMH. Treatment focuses on making the best use of the eggs you have.

1. Complete fertility evaluation

We check tubes, uterus, thyroid, prolactin and the husband’s semen analysis, so no other problem is missed. Tube testing can be done comfortably with HSG under anesthesia.

2. Natural trying or ovulation induction

For younger women with low AMH but regular cycles, a short period of timed intercourse or ovulation induction may be reasonable, with a clear time limit.

3. IVF with an individualised protocol

IVF is often the most effective option for low AMH because each egg collected can be fertilised and assessed in the lab. Protocols are tailored to the woman, sometimes milder stimulation, sometimes higher doses. Understand the process and budget in our guides on IUI vs IVF vs ICSI and IVF cost in Chandigarh.

4. Embryo banking

For women with very few eggs per cycle, embryos from two or more stimulation cycles can be frozen and then transferred, improving the overall chance of pregnancy.

5. Egg or embryo freezing for the future

If you are not ready for pregnancy yet, freezing eggs or embryos while reserve remains can protect your options. Read more on fertility preservation.

6. Donor eggs

When the reserve is extremely low or IVF with own eggs has repeatedly failed, donor eggs offer high success rates. This is a personal decision we discuss with full counselling.

Lifestyle Steps That Support Egg Quality

• Stop smoking and limit alcohol
• Maintain a healthy weight with a balanced diet rich in vegetables, protein and healthy fats
• Correct vitamin D and thyroid levels if low
• Regular gentle exercise and good sleep
• Avoid self-medicating with supplements; ask your doctor which ones, if any, suit you

These steps help overall health and egg quality, but they do not replace timely treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions About Low AMH

You can consult Dr. Shikha Sardana at Vivant Clinic, SCO 290/1, Sector 32D, Chandigarh, or at Milann Fertility Centre, Sector 46-A, Chandigarh, Monday to Saturday by appointment. Reach the fertility specialist in Chandigarh on Google Maps.

This article is for general awareness and does not replace a personal medical consultation. Treatment plans, costs and outcomes vary from person to person.