When you're trying to understand your fertility, hormone levels are one of the most important clues your body gives you. But with terms like AMH, FSH, and LH floating around, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. What do these hormones mean? When should you test them? And how do they impact your ability to conceive?
Here’s a simple breakdown of what these key fertility hormones do — and how you can take action using Ovy Health’s testing and tracking tools.
1. AMH (Anti-Müllerian Hormone): Your Egg Reserve Indicator
AMH is one of the most important hormones to test when assessing your fertility. It reflects your ovarian reserve, or how many eggs you have left. High AMH usually means you still have a good quantity of eggs, while low AMH can be a sign that your egg supply is decreasing.
- Ideal for: Women thinking about egg freezing, IVF, or just curious about their biological clock.
- Tested anytime in your cycle (doesn’t fluctuate much).
- Low AMH doesn’t mean you can’t get pregnant — but it may suggest acting sooner.
2. FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone): Your Egg Recruiter
FSH is responsible for helping your ovaries mature eggs every cycle. When FSH is too high, it means your body is working harder to stimulate your ovaries, which may be a sign of low ovarian reserve.
- Should be tested on Day 2–5 of your cycle.
- High FSH may make it harder to respond to fertility treatments.
- Best read alongside estradiol (E2) and AMH for a full picture.
3. LH (Luteinizing Hormone): Your Ovulation Trigger
LH surges in the middle of your cycle and triggers ovulation — the release of an egg. It's also used to diagnose conditions like PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome), where LH levels may be chronically high.
- Can be tested via blood or urine (ovulation predictor kits).
- Sudden LH spikes = sign of ovulation within 24–36 hours.
- Persistently high LH without ovulation may indicate hormonal imbalance.
How Ovy Health Makes Testing Simple
At Ovy, we believe hormone literacy is power. That’s why we offer:
- 🧬 At-home hormone testing kits with AMH, FSH, and LH
- 🩺 Virtual consultations to explain your results
- 📱 An app that helps you track symptoms, ovulation, and cycle patterns
- 🔍 Custom fertility plans based on your hormonal profile
Your Hormones Are Telling a Story — We Help You Understand It Testing early helps you make informed decisions, whether you’re TTC, planning ahead, or exploring IVF options.
👉 Ready to test? Order your hormone panel with Ovy Health today.