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What Is An AMH Test And Is It 100% Reliable?

Fertility doctors often recommend women to take the AMH test to determine their fertility. Women below the age of 30 are known to be more fertile, with a much higher AMH reading than women older than 30. This is because, as you grow older, your AMH value starts decreasing. Since the AMH test is a significant indicator of a woman’s fertility health, you ought to wonder how reliable is the AMH test anyway?  Continue reading this article to get your answer and also to know more about AMH and the AMH test. What Is AMH? AMH or anti-mullerian is a protein secreted by the egg follicles inside your ovaries. The AMH level in your bloodstream is directly related to the number of egg follicles inside your ovaries. The AMH level, determined by a fertility test known as the AMH test, gives your fertility a clear indication of your fertility health at the time of testing.  How Does The AMH Test Work? The AMH test is done via a blood test. A sample of your blood is examined in a pathology laboratory

Why Sleep Matters And How It Can Affect Your Fertility

It is not alien knowledge for any of us that sleep is a crucial function for the overall well-being of our mental, physical, and emotional health. Too much and too little sleep can have significant negative impacts on the overall health of your body.  Sleep helps in the restoration and strengthening of the body from the day’s activities. Thus, not getting adequate sleep can be detrimental not only for your mental and physical health but for your fertility health as well.  Just like the sun and moon cycle that follows a 24-hour routine, research shows that your body functions, too, follow a similar 24-hour pattern through the sleep and wake cycle. The body produces and regulates the secretion of crucial hormones during sleep. Though in most cases, maintaining a healthy sleep cycle can be done easily, some people face difficulties in sleeping due to other underlying reasons, which need to be corrected first to get good sleep. Disturbances in your sleep cycle can impact several essential