Fertility Testing
Ovarian Reserve Testing in Boca Raton & Aventura
Comprehensive fertility hormone testing to assess your egg quantity and reproductive potential
Understanding Your Ovarian Reserve
Ovarian reserve testing is a critical assessment that helps determine the quantity and quality of eggs remaining in your ovaries. At Palm Beach Fertility Center in Boca Raton and Aventura, we use advanced fertility hormone testing to provide you with a clear picture of your reproductive potential and help guide your family-planning decisions.
Every woman is born with a finite number of eggs, and this supply decreases naturally with age. Ovarian reserve testing evaluates how many eggs you have left and how well they're likely to respond to fertility treatments. This information is invaluable whether you're trying to conceive now, considering fertility preservation, or simply want to understand your fertility timeline.
Dr. Mark Denker and our fertility specialists across South Florida use a combination of blood tests and ultrasound imaging to comprehensively assess your ovarian reserve and create a personalized treatment plan based on your results.
Types of Ovarian Reserve Tests
Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH) Test
AMH is produced by cells in developing egg follicles. Unlike other fertility hormones, AMH levels remain relatively stable throughout your cycle, making it the most reliable single indicator of ovarian reserve. Higher levels indicate more eggs remaining, while lower levels suggest diminished reserve.
Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) Test
FSH is measured on day 2-4 of your menstrual cycle. When ovarian reserve declines, the body produces more FSH to try to stimulate the ovaries. Elevated FSH levels can indicate decreased ovarian reserve.
Estradiol (E2) Test
Measured alongside FSH on cycle day 2-4, estradiol helps provide a complete picture of ovarian function. Abnormally high or low estradiol levels can affect the interpretation of FSH results.
Antral Follicle Count (AFC)
Using transvaginal ultrasound, we count the number of small follicles visible in your ovaries at the beginning of your cycle. A higher count indicates better ovarian reserve, while a lower count suggests diminished reserve.
Understanding Your Test Results
Normal Ovarian Reserve
AMH above 1.0 ng/mL, FSH below 10 mIU/mL, and adequate antral follicle count indicate good ovarian reserve. You have a good chance of conceiving naturally or with fertility treatment.
Diminished Ovarian Reserve
AMH between 0.5-1.0 ng/mL, FSH 10-15 mIU/mL, or reduced follicle count suggest declining reserve. Fertility treatment may still be successful, but timing is important.
Low Ovarian Reserve
AMH below 0.5 ng/mL, FSH above 15 mIU/mL, or very few follicles indicate significantly reduced reserve. Aggressive treatment or donor eggs may be recommended.
Important: Ovarian reserve testing measures egg quantity, not quality. While age affects both quantity and quality, these tests specifically assess how many eggs remain and how well your ovaries might respond to treatment.
Why Ovarian Reserve Testing Matters
Guides Treatment Planning
Helps determine the most effective fertility treatment approach and medication dosages for IVF stimulation.
Informs Family Planning
Provides crucial information for deciding when to start trying to conceive or whether to pursue fertility preservation.
Predicts IVF Success
Helps predict how many eggs might be retrieved during IVF and the likelihood of treatment success.
Identifies Need for Donor Eggs
Helps determine if using your own eggs is viable or if donor eggs should be considered.
Who Should Get Tested?
- Anyone with irregular or absent periods
- Couples trying to conceive for 6-12 months without success
- Those considering fertility preservation
- Women with family history of early menopause
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