Fertility / ovarian reserve testing
Ovarian Reserve Testing (AMH, AFC)
Ovarian reserve testing estimates how the ovaries may respond to fertility treatment and provides context for fertility planning. It does not measure egg quality directly, but it can guide decisions about timing, treatment options, and medication dosing.
Ovarian reserve is commonly assessed using AMH (a blood test) and AFC (an ultrasound count of small follicles). These results help clinicians understand the likely ovarian response in a treatment cycle and support personalized planning.
Testing can be useful if you are trying to conceive, have risk factors for reduced ovarian reserve, or want guidance on fertility planning.
- • Age-related fertility planning (especially 30s and above)
- • Irregular cycles or concerns about ovarian function
- • History of ovarian surgery or endometrioma
- • Family history of early menopause
- • Before IVF or other fertility treatments to guide protocol selection
Step-by-step process
Clinical review
We discuss your goals, cycle history, and any relevant medical or surgical history.
AMH blood test
AMH can often be measured on any cycle day, depending on the lab protocol and clinical context.
Antral follicle count (AFC)
A transvaginal ultrasound counts small follicles in both ovaries, typically early in the cycle for consistency.
Results and planning
We explain results and how they influence fertility timelines and treatment strategies.
- • Helps personalize fertility treatment protocols
- • Supports time-sensitive fertility planning
- • May reduce unnecessary delays by clarifying ovarian response expectations
- • Useful baseline before IVF or fertility preservation discussions
- • Ovarian reserve does not equal egg quality or guarantee natural conception
- • Results should be interpreted with age, ultrasound findings, and overall health
- • AFC requires transvaginal ultrasound and may cause mild discomfort
We explain ovarian reserve in context—what it does and does not mean—so you can make decisions with realistic expectations.
Experienced fertility specialists
High-quality ultrasound assessment
Clear interpretation and personalized planning
UAE-compliant medical standards and patient privacy
FAQs
Does AMH predict whether I can get pregnant naturally?
AMH reflects ovarian reserve and expected response to stimulation, but it does not directly predict natural conception. Age and other factors matter.
When should I test AMH?
AMH can often be measured on any cycle day. Your clinician will advise if timing or medication use affects interpretation.
What is AFC?
AFC is an ultrasound count of small follicles in the ovaries. It provides additional information alongside AMH.
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