AMH and Egg Quality: What the Research Really Says

Discover what AMH really tells us about fertility, ovarian reserve, and egg quality. Lisa breaks down the latest research and debunks persistent AMH myths in this clinical deep dive for practitioners.

Timestamps

00:00 – Why AMH is widely misunderstood in both clinical and patient settings
05:10 – The connection between ovarian reserve, egg quantity, and AMH
12:20 – Fertility awareness, subfertility, and birth control recovery timelines
22:15 – What AMH actually measures and why it’s not static
29:40 – Clinical applications: When AMH is most useful (hint: ART)
35:30 – AMH, PCOS, and false assumptions about fertility
42:00 – Age vs. AMH: Which one truly predicts natural conception?
50:00 – Vitamin D, lifestyle, and egg quality support strategies

Key Takeaways

AMH and egg quality are not synonymous—AMH is a marker of quantity, not quality.
AMH is best used to predict ovarian response in IVF, not natural conception outcomes.
Practitioners should reframe conversations around AMH to avoid creating unnecessary fear.
Age remains the strongest predictor of fertility—more so than AMH levels.
Strategies like mitochondrial support and antioxidant therapy may improve egg quality regardless of AMH.

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Disclaimer

This podcast episode is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional with questions regarding your health or treatment.