I’m On Birth Control. Does It Affect My AMH? Answered by Dr. Irene Woo from HRC Fertility. Learn how various birth control methods (birth control pills, vaginal rings, hormonal IUDs, and implants) can affect your AMH.

Hormonal contraceptives such as birth control pills, vaginal rings, hormonal intrauterine devices, and implants can temporarily suppress ovarian function, including the production of AMH. AMH, primarily produced by small ovarian follicles, serves as a marker of ovarian reserve.

While research on this topic varies, a notable study in 2021 published in the Journal Fertility and Sterility found that women using most types of hormonal contraceptives (like the pill, Depo-Provera injection, and vaginal rings) tended to have lower AMH levels compared to those who didn’t use contraceptives. This suggests these methods may temporarily affect ovarian reserve markers.

HRC Fertility’s Dr. Irene Woo discusses birth control and AMH levels in the Freeze Health blog seen here.