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Fertility Glossary

Inhibin B

A hormone from growing follicles or Sertoli cells that feeds back on FSH.

Hormones

Inhibin B is occasionally measured as a marker of ovarian reserve or of sperm production in azoospermia, but AMH and antral follicle count have largely replaced it in ovarian assessment.

Also known as: inhibin

Sources

  • Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) patient information

Last reviewed: September 9, 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only — always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.

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