Last updated: 28 October 2026
A low AMH result often leads straight to one search: how to increase AMH levels. Social media and supplement adverts promise foods, powders and injections that “boost” AMH. This guide looks at what the evidence actually says, what can lower an AMH reading for a while, and what is genuinely useful to do after a low result.
In short. There is no proven way to permanently increase the number of eggs in your ovaries, so there is no reliable way to raise AMH. What you can change is how quickly you get assessed and how your treatment is planned around the result.
What AMH measures, in one minute
Anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) is made by small developing follicles in the ovaries. The level gives an estimate of how many eggs remain, which is called ovarian reserve. The American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) describes ovarian reserve tests as useful for predicting how many eggs may be collected after stimulation in IVF, but as poor predictors of the chance of pregnancy on their own, apart from age. Our guide to understanding AMH and ovarian reserve explains the test in more detail.
Can AMH levels be increased?
Not in any lasting, proven way. Eggs are not made again once they are used up; the pool gets smaller with age. Because AMH reflects the number of small follicles, it usually falls slowly over the years. Some things can push a single reading down for a while (see below), so a level may look higher on a repeat test once that factor is gone. That is a change in the reading, not new eggs. So when people ask how to increase AMH levels, the honest answer is that the number itself is mostly not something you can treat.
Things that can lower an AMH reading for a while
- Hormonal contraception. A Danish study found that women taking the oral contraceptive pill had moderately lower AMH and antral follicle counts than non-users. Your doctor may ask when you last took hormonal contraception when reading the result.
- Laboratory differences. Different labs and test kits can give different numbers, so a repeat test is best done at the same lab.
- Vitamin D deficiency. Studies have linked low vitamin D with AMH, but a 2025 meta-analysis described the evidence on vitamin D supplements and AMH as inconclusive and conflicting. If you are deficient, your doctor may treat the deficiency for your general health.
Some things can lower AMH in a lasting way. For example, a meta-analysis found that AMH fell after surgery to remove endometriomas (ovarian cysts caused by endometriosis). This is one reason surgery on the ovaries is planned carefully in women who want to conceive.
Which food increases AMH level?
No food or diet has been shown to increase AMH or the number of eggs. Lists of “AMH-boosting foods” online are not based on good-quality studies. A balanced diet is still worth it, because body weight affects ovulation: the NHS notes that being overweight or severely underweight can affect ovulation. Eat well for your overall health and fertility, not to change one blood test.
Do supplements or injections raise AMH?
This is where the most money is spent, and where the evidence is weakest.
| Option you may read about | What the evidence says |
|---|---|
| DHEA (a hormone supplement) | A 2024 Cochrane review found that DHEA before IVF probably makes little or no difference to live birth rates in women who respond poorly to stimulation. ESHRE does not recommend its routine use. Evidence is limited – discuss with your doctor. |
| Testosterone, growth hormone and other “adjuncts” before stimulation | ESHRE (2023) states that current evidence does not support their routine use. The HFEA rates androgen supplementation as having insufficient evidence. Evidence is limited – discuss with your doctor. |
| Vitamin D | Evidence on raising AMH is inconclusive. Correcting a proven deficiency is reasonable for general health. |
| Antioxidants such as CoQ10 | Studies are small and mixed. They have not been shown to increase the number of eggs in the ovaries. Evidence is limited – discuss with your doctor. |
| Ovarian PRP (“ovarian rejuvenation”) | ESHRE does not recommend intraovarian platelet-rich plasma. The HFEA gives PRP a red rating, meaning possible safety concerns or reduced effectiveness. Evidence is limited – discuss with your doctor. |
For supplements, DHEA and ovarian PRP, the evidence is limited – discuss with your doctor before starting anything. Please do not start hormone supplements on your own: some of them affect other hormones, and the decision belongs with your doctor, who knows your full history.
What is a good AMH level to get pregnant?
There is no single “good” AMH level to get pregnant. AMH falls with age, and labs use different units and reference ranges. In a US study of women aged 30–44 who were trying to conceive naturally, those with low AMH were not less likely to conceive over the following months than those with normal AMH. AMH matters most when IVF is being planned, because it helps your doctor choose the stimulation dose and set expectations for the number of eggs.
Symptoms of low AMH
Low AMH itself has no symptoms; it is found on a blood test. Some people with low ovarian reserve notice their cycles becoming shorter or less regular over time, but many have no changes at all. That is why the number should not be read on its own: your doctor looks at your age, cycles, an antral follicle count scan and other fertility blood tests.
Low AMH but regular periods
This is very common and often reassuring. Regular periods usually mean you are ovulating, and AMH estimates how many eggs remain, not whether you ovulate each month. Ovulation can be checked with follicle-tracking scans if your doctor feels it is needed. With low AMH but regular periods, the main message is usually about timing: do not delay assessment if you are trying to conceive.
Low AMH treatment: what actually helps
Low AMH treatment is not about raising the number. It is about making a plan that fits your reserve and your age. Your doctor may discuss:
- Not waiting too long. Getting both partners assessed early, including a semen analysis and a tubal test where needed.
- Choosing the right treatment route. In some situations it can make sense to move to IVF sooner rather than spend many months on other treatments.
- A tailored stimulation plan. AMH helps your doctor choose medicine doses for IVF and anticipate how the ovaries may respond.
- Egg freezing for some people who are not ready to conceive yet; see egg freezing in Hyderabad.
Our page on low AMH explains how a low result is usually approached.
What you can do this month
- Keep a copy of your AMH report, with the lab name and units.
- Note when you last used hormonal contraception.
- Write down your cycle lengths for the last few months.
- Book a consultation to read the result together with a scan and your partner’s tests.
- Ask before buying any supplement marketed as an “AMH booster”.
Discussing your AMH result at Sree Nandaka IVF, Kompally
If you have a low AMH report, you can discuss it with Dr. Deepa Rekha Koduru, Fertility Specialist (MBBS, DGO; DRM, Diploma in Reproductive Medicine, Germany; MRM, Master in Reproductive Medicine, Homerton University, London; Reg. No. 54076). We read AMH together with your age, cycles, scan findings and your partner’s report, and explain the options that fit your situation.
Frequently asked questions
There is no proven natural way to increase AMH or the number of eggs. A balanced diet, a healthy weight and not smoking support overall fertility, but they have not been shown to raise AMH.
No medicine has been shown to reliably increase AMH. ESHRE does not recommend routine DHEA, testosterone or growth hormone before IVF stimulation, and hormone supplements should only be taken if your doctor advises them. Evidence is limited – discuss with your doctor.
No food has been shown to increase AMH. Eat a balanced diet for your general health and fertility.
There is no single good level. AMH falls with age and labs use different ranges. Low AMH does not on its own mean you cannot conceive naturally.
Low AMH usually has no symptoms and is found on a blood test. Some people notice shorter cycles over time, but many notice no change.
Yes, this is common. Regular periods usually mean you are ovulating. AMH estimates how many eggs remain, so the main point is not to delay assessment.
ESHRE does not recommend intraovarian PRP, and the HFEA rates PRP red because of possible safety concerns or reduced effectiveness. Evidence is limited – discuss with your doctor.
Conclusion
If you are searching for how to increase AMH levels, the evidence-based answer is that no food, supplement or injection has been shown to reliably raise AMH or add eggs. Some factors, such as hormonal contraception or lab differences, can affect a single reading, so your doctor may repeat the test. What helps most is acting on time and planning treatment around your result with a specialist.
Book a consultation at our Kompally centre
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Please note. This article is general information, not medical advice. Test results and treatment choices depend on your history and a specialist assessment. No test or treatment can guarantee a pregnancy.
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Written by the Sree Nandaka IVF Centre editorial team, Kompally. General information only — not a substitute for a consultation.
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