Ladies, We Need To Talk Is egg freezing all it's cracked up to be?
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Nov 18, 2024 Dr Tessa Copp, a University of Sydney public health researcher focusing on reproductive health, debunks fertility marketing. She explains what AMH tests actually measure and why egg freezing feels like a gamble. The conversation covers costs, low usage rates, real-world success odds, and the emotional and social pressures shaping reproductive decisions.
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AMH Test Measures Quantity Not Fertility
- The AMH blood test measures follicles (eggs left) but not egg quality and does not predict actual fertility.
- Dr Tessa Copp explains AMH is useful for IVF/egg-freezing cycle planning, not for telling you if you'll get pregnant.
Marissa Felt Reassured By A High AMH
- Marissa took an AMH test at 34 and was told her result was above average, which made her feel she had more time.
- She later relied on that reassurance when delaying further action, illustrating false security from AMH.
Don't Base Big Decisions On AMH Alone
- Avoid making high-stakes reproductive decisions based solely on AMH results because they can falsely reassure or alarm you.
- Dr Tessa warns a normal-high AMH may delay action; a low AMH may trigger unnecessary anxiety or costly egg freezing.