What does an AMH test show, and where can I get it in Goa?
Medically reviewed by our consultant obstetrician & gynaecologist (MBBS, MS OBG). Last reviewed: 10 November 2026.
An AMH test is a blood test that gives the doctor an idea of the egg reserve, that is, roughly how many eggs the ovaries still hold. At Pai Hospital, Vasco-da-Gama, AMH is done in-house at the 24-hour laboratory, whatever the day of your cycle. It does not measure egg quality, and one number cannot say whether you will conceive.
What is AMH, and why is it measured?
AMH stands for anti-Mullerian hormone. It is made by the small, growing follicles inside the ovaries, the tiny fluid sacs, each holding an egg that has not yet matured. A woman with plenty of these follicles usually has a higher AMH, and one with few has a lower level. That is why the level is used as a guide to the number of eggs a woman still has.
Every girl is born with her lifetime store of eggs, and that store shrinks steadily over the years, faster after the mid-thirties. AMH follows that fall, so it helps the doctor see where a woman stands today, not just what her age suggests.
Where is the AMH test done in Goa?
The Pai Hospital Laboratory is on the ground floor inside Pai Hospital, Vaddem, Vasco-da-Gama, and works round the clock, all week. It has its own hormone section with automated analysers, and AMH is one of the fertility hormones done in-house, along with FSH, LH, oestradiol and progesterone. Before any patient report goes out, the analysers are checked each day with quality-control samples.
Because the sample is tested inside the hospital, the report reaches your treating doctor without the delay of sending blood out. Other hormone tests are listed on our page about thyroid and hormone tests in Vasco.
Do I need to prepare for an AMH test?
- Day of the cycle. AMH does not need a set day of the cycle, because the level changes little through the month. If FSH and oestradiol are being checked at the same visit, the doctor may ask you to come early in the period.
- Food. AMH on its own does not usually need fasting. Other tests on the same slip might, so check the list.
- Medicines. Tell the doctor if you take the contraceptive pill or other hormone tablets, because they may pull the level down for some time. Biotin, found in some hair and nail supplements, can affect some hormone tests too.
Bring the doctor's prescription and any old reports. For general advice, see blood test preparation and reports.
How soon is the AMH report ready?
Most routine reports at the laboratory are usually ready within hours. Call or WhatsApp the laboratory to ask when your AMH report will be ready, or to check a test before you come.
How is an AMH result read?
The report shows your value with the reference range used by the laboratory. Different laboratories may use different units, so compare an old report with a new one only after checking the units. The doctor never reads AMH on its own. It is put together with:
- your age, which has the greatest say in egg quality;
- a scan count of the small follicles in both ovaries, explained in follicle scans;
- FSH, oestradiol and the other hormones;
- a tube test and the husband's semen analysis, because a pregnancy needs all of them.
What does a low AMH mean?
A low result means fewer eggs are left than expected for your age. It does not mean menopause has begun, and it does not rule out a pregnancy, including a natural one. What it does change is time: the doctor will usually suggest moving to the next step without long gaps. Read low AMH explained for what the result means for you, and IUI with low AMH for how a treatment cycle is planned.
And a high AMH?
A high AMH is common in PCOS, where the ovaries carry many small follicles. It is not simply good news. In fertility treatment it warns the doctor that the ovaries may respond strongly to injections, so the doctor chooses milder doses.
Who should consider an AMH test?
- A couple who have been trying for a pregnancy without success, as part of the first set of tests; see tests before IUI.
- Women with irregular or scanty periods.
- Women in their thirties who want to know their options before planning a family.
- Before surgery on the ovaries, such as for a chocolate cyst, or before treatment such as chemotherapy that can affect the ovaries.
- Before IVF, where it helps the doctor choose the dose of injections.
The test is a guide for planning, not a fertility verdict, so it is best done when a doctor will explain it.
Who explains my AMH report?
Your treating doctor. Please do not start or stop any treatment based on the number alone. Patients of Pai Hospital can have the report explained by the Pai Hospital Team; see fertility care in Goa. Directions are on our contact page. Written and reviewed by the Pai Hospital Team.
Your questions
What does an AMH test show?
It shows the level of anti-Mullerian hormone, which comes from the small follicles of the ovaries. The doctor uses it as a guide to the egg reserve, meaning how many eggs are left. It does not measure egg quality, and on its own it does not tell whether you can become pregnant.
Where can I get an AMH test in Goa?
At the Pai Hospital Laboratory, on the ground floor inside Pai Hospital, Vaddem, Vasco-da-Gama. AMH is one of the hormone tests done in-house, and the laboratory works round the clock, all week. Call or WhatsApp the laboratory to check a test before you come.
Which day of the period is best for an AMH test?
There is no need to wait for a particular day: AMH changes little through the month. If other hormones such as FSH and oestradiol are being taken at the same visit, the doctor may ask you to come during the first days of your period.
How soon will I get my AMH report?
Most routine reports at the laboratory are usually ready within hours; call or WhatsApp the laboratory to ask about your AMH report. Your treating doctor then explains the result together with your age, a scan and your other tests.
Is a high AMH good news?
Not always. A high AMH is common in PCOS, because such ovaries carry a large number of small follicles. It is read differently from a low result, and the doctor uses it to plan treatment carefully.
Can I improve my AMH?
AMH reflects the eggs that are left, and there is no tablet or diet that is known to add eggs. What matters more is not losing time: the doctor uses the result to plan the next step without long gaps.
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This page is for general education and is not personal medical advice. Treatment depends on your own examination and reports, so please speak to a doctor about your situation. We do not carry out or offer sex determination of any kind.