Ovarian Reserve Testing
Ovarian reserve testing includes blood tests and ultrasound imaging to assess a woman's fertility potential. Common tests include FSH, estradiol, AMH, and antral follicle count (AFC).FSH and estradiol levels are measured on days 2 or 3 of the menstrual cycle to evaluate pituitary-ovary interaction. FSH stimulates follicle growth, while estradiol regulates FSH production.
High FSH levels indicate reduced ovarian reserve, lowering fertility chances. AMH is a key marker for ovarian reserve, with higher levels linked to better egg quantity and pregnancy rates. AFC, measured via transvaginal ultrasound, estimates the number of available eggs and predicts response to hormonal treatments.
In comparison to other women her age, these tests forecast a woman's likelihood of becoming pregnant as well as her response to fertility treatments. A woman's ability to become pregnant is lowered if her ovarian reserve test results are abnormally low. A treatment plan is created for the patient undergoing IVF using ovarian reserve tests.
The number of eggs a woman has in her ovaries at any given age is known as her ovarian reserve. As the amount of eggs is decreased, their quality also declines. So, it stands for a woman's capacity to conceive naturally or through in vitro fertilisation.
