2084. Anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH, MIS)
Description
Anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) is produced by the ovaries in women and the testes in men, and is one of the key regulators of reproductive system development and function starting from fetal life.
Measuring AMH levels is essential for assessing sexual development, reproductive maturity, and function throughout life. In women, it is part of the diagnostic workup for menstrual irregularities, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), evaluating ovarian reserve, and identifying certain forms of ovarian cancer.
When and who needs the test?
In pediatrics:
- determination of sex
- disorders of puberty (precocious or delayed)
- differential diagnosis of cryptorchidism and anorchia assessment of testicular tissue presence in boys
In women:
- identification of causes of infertility
- polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
- assessment of ovarian reserve
- evaluation of risk for ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
- detection of ovarian masses
- monitoring treatment effectiveness and recurrence of granulosa cell ovarian cancer
- predictor of menopause onset
- determining timing for hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
- monitoring ovarian reserve before and after ovarian surgery,
- autotransplantation, and chemotherapy
In men:
- identification of causes of infertility
Biological material
- Venous blood
Preparing for a blood test
In order to exclude factors that may affect the test results, we recommend to follow the preparation rules:
- an important condition for laboratory tests is to take blood on an empty stomach.
- 6-12 hours before the test, you should avoid eating, drinking alcohol, smoking, and limit physical activity. Drinking...
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