Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH) Explained for Physicians: Ovarian Reserve, IVF Dosing & Clinical Applications

Download The Physician Fertility Roadmap- a 6-step, evidence-based plan to optimize your fertility over the next 6-12 months. https://support.loveandsciencefertility.com/The-Physician-Fertility-RoadmapWhat does Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH) really tell you about your fertility?In this episode of the Love and Science Podcast, Dr. Erica Bove, reproductive endocrinologist and fertility specialist, breaks down everything you need to know about AMH — what it is, what it is not, and how it’s actually used in clinical practice.AMH is often misunderstood as a “fertility test,” but it is more accurately a marker of ovarian reserve — meaning it reflects egg quantity, not egg quality. Dr. Bove explains how AMH levels change over time, what causes fluctuations, and how it influences IVF medication dosing, PCOS diagnosis, egg freezing decisions, and ovarian hyperstimulation risk.In this episode, we cover:• What Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH) measures• AMH and ovarian reserve vs. egg quality• How AMH changes with age• Why AMH is not a fertility test• High AMH and PCOS• Low AMH and what it actually means• AMH and IVF medication dosing• Risk of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS)• AMH and egg freezing decisions• Birth control, smoking, weight loss, and seasonal variation effects on AMH• Why age is still the strongest predictor of egg qualityIf you’ve ever wondered whether your AMH level predicts your ability to conceive — naturally or through IVF — this episode will give you clear, science-based answers.Whether your AMH is high, low, or somewhere in the middle, understanding the nuance can help you make informed decisions about your reproductive health and fertility timeline.This is part of Season 1 of the Love & Science Fertility Framework: The Biology Beneath the Surface — where we unpack the physiology shaping fertility outcomes. Support the showAs always, please keep in mind that this is my perspective and nothing in this podcast is medical advice.If you found this conversation valuable, book a consult call with me using this link:https://www.loveandsciencefertility.com/private-fertility-consultFollow us on social media:IG: www.instagram.com/loveandsciencefertilityFB: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553692167183Please don’t let infertility have the final word. We are here to take the burden from you so that you can achieve your goal of building your family with confidence and compassion. I’m rooting for you always.In Gratitude,Dr. Erica Bove