Received baseline lab results with little explanation? Here is your guide to optimal ranges.

FSH. Test on day 3.  

• 3-5 mIU/mL or <6 mIU/mL on days 2-4 of menstrual cycle. 6-9 mIU/mL is very good.

• There are caveats here based on estradiol levels.

LH. Test on day 3.  

• Follicular range: 1.9-12.5 mIU/mL or <7 mIU/mL

Estradiol. Test on day 3. 

• 25-75 pg/ml or less than 80 pg/ml on day 3

AMH. Test on day 3, but only for convenience.  

• Higher than 1 ng/mL can be considered good, while above 3 ng/mL may be considered high. 

• This is age dependent and taken alone is not a reflection of overall fertility status. Many studies, including those published by ASRM’s medical journal and the NIH have shown that, "AMH has a poor predictive value for natural pregnancy, and that low serum AMH levels are not associated with reduced fertility."

Keep in mind:

1. If you fall outside of any of these ranges, that is okay. Baseline levels are only a snapshot.

2. No single result alone will reflect or predict your overall fertility status. Results can simply indicate what areas need a little attending to.

3. Prolactin, SHBG, and a full thyroid panel are also important markers that should be included when possible.

4. Always reach out to your doctor with questions, or feel free to contact me to learn more.