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Egg Health

This page separates ovarian reserve, egg quality and outcomes of fertility treatment.

Fertility

What is egg quality?

Egg quality concerns the potential of a fertilized egg to result in a live birth. Ovarian reserve describes egg quantity, a different concept. 1

What can tests measure?

Anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) and ultrasound markers help estimate ovarian response to stimulation. They are poor predictors of reproductive potential independently of age. 1

What else can explain infertility?

Hormonal disorders, tubal damage, endometriosis and sperm problems are among possible causes. Evaluation of both partners helps guide treatment. 2

Nutrients with the strongest ratings

Sorted by the largest rated effect. Bars show effect size, the letter is the evidence grade.

InositolModerateB
Every ratingEvery nutrient rated for egg health, with search

Does myo-inositol improve egg quality?

A review of eight randomized trials involving 820 participants examined assisted reproduction. 3

Myo-inositolToo little evidence

The review found no demonstrated improvement in egg or embryo quality or clinical pregnancy. A small increase in retrieved eggs did not establish better reproductive outcomes. 3

What matters beyond supplements?

Treatment depends on the cause; hormonal or surgical treatment and assisted reproduction are possible options. Gynecological and fertility services can provide assessment. 2

Questions people ask

Does AMH measure egg quality?

It reflects the follicle pool rather than directly measuring egg quality. 1

Does low reserve rule out pregnancy?

Reserve tests poorly predict reproductive potential independently of age. 1

Is inositol proven to improve IVF results?

The reviewed trials did not demonstrate improved clinical pregnancy rates. 3

Should only the woman be investigated?

No. Fertility problems can involve either or both partners. 2

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