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Ovarian Reserve Test (AMH) in Busan

The AMH (anti-Müllerian hormone) blood test estimates how many eggs remain in your ovaries. It's widely available at Busan OB/GYN and fertility clinics and is useful for family planning, IVF and PCOS workups. Understanding what it can't tell you matters just as much.

What AMH measures

AMH is made by small follicles in the ovaries. Higher levels generally mean more remaining eggs, and levels naturally fall with age. It's often paired with an antral follicle count (AFC) on transvaginal ultrasound, and sometimes with day 2 to 5 FSH and estradiol, to get a fuller picture.

What AMH can and can't tell you

• It can help predict how the ovaries might respond to IVF stimulation, flag a lower-than-expected reserve, and support a PCOS diagnosis (AMH is often high in PCOS).
• It can't tell you whether you'll conceive naturally this month or this year, measure egg quality, or predict the exact age of menopause.
• A low result is a reason to talk with a doctor about your plans and timeline. It doesn't mean pregnancy is impossible.

Who might consider testing

• People planning when to try for a pregnancy, or considering egg freezing
• Anyone having trouble conceiving, as part of a fertility assessment
• Before IVF, to plan medication doses
• People with suspected PCOS, past ovarian surgery or chemotherapy, or early menopause in close relatives

What the visit involves

A blood draw at the clinic. AMH can be taken on any day of your cycle. Results usually take a few days. Hormonal contraception can lower AMH somewhat, so mention it. Plan a follow-up so the doctor can interpret the number alongside your age and ultrasound.

Cost and insurance

AMH testing is often self-pay when done for general screening or planning. It may be partly covered by NHI when ordered as part of an infertility workup or treatment. Prices differ between clinics, so ask for the price before the blood draw.

Tips for foreigners

• Bring your ARC or passport and any previous AMH results. Units may be ng/mL or pmol/L, so ask the clinic to note which.
• Ask for a printed result with the reference range for your age.
• See the international patients guide .

Related

• Fertility Assessment
• Hormone Blood Tests
• PCOS
• Pelvic Ultrasound
• Perimenopause
• International Patients

When to get help sooner

See a doctor promptly if your periods stop for three months or more before age 40, if you have hot flashes at a young age, or if you're over 35 and have been trying to conceive for six months.

Busan clinics for AMH testing

These clinics and hospitals are listed with fertility services. Features are as listed in public directories. Call to confirm pricing and how long results take.

AMH test FAQ