Anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH), being in the male and female body, performs completely different functions. Up to 17 weeks of pregnancy, the fetus has signs that are inherent in both sexes. And only after this period in the male body, under the influence of AMG, the reverse development of the Mullerian duct, the rudiment of the female reproductive system, begins. In a woman's body, AMH is responsible for reproductive function.
The Importance of Anti-Müllerian Hormone
Women are born with a certain number of follicles, which determine their ability to conceive and the length of their reproductive years. Each month, only one dominant follicle matures - ovulation occurs. The anti-Müllerian hormone is precisely responsible for this sequence, that is, its function is to regulate the ovarian reserve. In other words, if it were not for the effect of AMH, then all the eggs would have matured at once, and not during the entire reproductive period.
Anti-Müllerian hormone is also important for the reproductive system of men, as it is responsible for ensuring that puberty occurs on time. The less this hormone is contained in the blood, the faster puberty occurs. In the body of boys, the level of this hormone reaches 5.98ng / ml, in adult men this figure does not exceed 0.49 ng / ml.
The effect of the hormone on the body of women
Antimullerian hormone in women is in the range of 1-2.5 ng/ml. And this indicator remains constant throughout the entire reproductive period, significantly decreasing towards its completion. If there is a deviation from this norm, then, as a rule, this indicates the presence of the following problems: infertility, ovarian tumors, sexual dysfunction, polycystic disease. During menopause, AMH levels naturally decrease. With obesity, this indicator also decreases, but this condition is called a pathological decrease.
Why should I take an Anti-Müllerian Hormone test
The level of anti-Müllerian hormone in the blood is determined to diagnose early or slow sexual development in boys or in order to determine the onset of menopause in women. Hormone levels are also measured for fertility problems with in vitro conception or infertility for no apparent reason. The most accurate indicator of ovarian he alth is anti-Mullerian hormone. Its norm for women is 1.0-2.5 ng / ml. The definition of this indicator helps to most correctly diagnose the presence of pathologies and prescribeeffective treatment.
Women are prescribed a study, as a rule, on the third or fifth day of the cycle. Men can take the test at any time. Please note: three days before donating blood for analysis, you need to exclude strong physical exertion and avoid stressful situations. Do not conduct research during acute illnesses.
Important moment
It is impossible to influence the anti-Mullerian hormone, or rather its content in the body. It is not affected by diet, lifestyle, or other factors. According to doctors, this can be explained by the fact that AMH is inherently an indicator of the functional reserve of the ovaries. This hypothesis is supported by the fact that an artificial increase in the level of this hormone does not affect the number of follicles in any way.
