The Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH) is a hormone produced by the granulosa cells surrounding the small, developing egg follicles in the ovaries of women. In men, it is produced by the Sertoli cells of the testes.
The AMH test is primarily used in reproductive medicine as a crucial marker for assessing a woman's Ovarian Reserve—the quantity (number) of remaining egg follicles.
Key Functions of AMH
Production: AMH is produced by the preantral and small antral follicles (the earliest stages of development) in the ovaries.
Correlation: The level of AMH in the blood is thought to correlate directly with the total number of resting egg follicles a woman has left.
Assessment: AMH levels are used to estimate the woman's current supply of eggs. This is particularly useful in fertility assessments.
