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Hou Y, Wang L, Li Y, Ai J, Tian L. Serum levels of anti-Müllerian hormone influence pregnancy outcomes associated with gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist treatment: a retrospective cohort study. Sci Rep 2023; 13:2127. [PMID: 36746984 PMCID: PMC9902445 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-28724-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2022] [Accepted: 01/23/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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As a specific predictor of ovarian reserve, serum anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) has become an area of intense research interest in the field of assisted reproductive technology. We assessed the relationship between AMH levels and pregnancy outcomes in Chinese patients and investigate the influencing factors of cumulative live birth in patients with high AMH levels. A total of 1379 patients starting their IVF/ICSI cycle were divided into normal (Group A, 1.1-4.0 ng/ml, n = 639) and high (Group B, > 4.0 ng/ml, n = 740) groups by serum AMH levels. Live birth rate (LBR), cumulative live birth rate (CLBR) and cumulative clinical pregnancy rate (CCPR) were also investigated. Compared with Group A, Group B had a significantly higher CLBR (65.80% vs. 43.95%) and CCPR (76.77% vs. 57.14%), respectively. Binomial logistic regression analysis showed that age over 40 years, LH/FSH > 2.5, total Gn dose and Gn duration, and greater than 4000 ng/ml serum E2 levels on HCG day were significantly associated with CLBR in Group B. The AUC value of CLBR averaged 0.664 (ranging from 0.621 to 0.706) (p < 0.001). The patients with high AMH levels had higher CPR, higher LBR, and lower MR with no statistically significant differences, although there were significant improvements in CLBR. Advanced age (> 40 years) still impacted CLBR, even in women with good ovarian reserves. Consequently, it is still recommended that patients over 40 years old with high AMH levels actively receive IVF treatment if they seek to become pregnant. PCOS diagnoses did not influence the CLBR. In summary, this study showed that serum AMH levels could positively predict patient ovarian responses and further affect pregnancy outcomes.
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Affiliation(s)
- Yanru Hou
- Reproductive Medicine Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University People's Hospital, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, China
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- Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University People's Hospital, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University People's Hospital, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University People's Hospital, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, China.
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Zhang Y, Wang L, Zhao S, Zhang C, He Q, Liao A. Predictive value of anti-Müllerian hormone on pregnancy outcomes in in-vitro fertilization/intracytoplasmic single sperm injection patients at different ages. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2021; 304:1611-1620. [PMID: 34052875 DOI: 10.1007/s00404-021-06108-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2021] [Accepted: 05/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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PURPOSE To investigate the predictive value of AMH level for pregnancy outcomes in different age groups of IVF/ICSI patients. METHODS The study was a cohort study that included 11,484 patients that had their first IVF/ICSI procedure between 2016 and 2019. All patients who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria were divided into 6 groups according to 5-year age intervals, namely, Group 1: 20-24 years (n = 725); Group 2: 25-29 years (n = 4019); Group 3: 30-34 years (n = 3600); Group 4: 35-39 years (n = 1915); Group 5: 40-44 years (n = 1006); and Group 6: ≥ 45 years (n = 219). RESULTS Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis revealed that AMH level could only predict the outcome of live birth in Group 3 and Group 4 (p < 0.05). The area under the curve (AUC) of Group 3 was 0.536 (95% CI 0.510-0.561, p = 0.006), and that of Group 4 was 0.562 (95% CI 0.527-0.598, p = 0.001). The cutoff values of AMH for predicting live birth in Group 3 and Group 4 were 1.84 ng/ml and 1.86 ng/ml, respectively. Further logistic regression analysis showed that only the cutoff values of AMH and age could predict live birth in Groups 3 and 4. CONCLUSIONS AMH level could predict live birth in IVF/ICSI patients at the age of 30-39. However, it could not be used to predict live birth in patients < 30 years or ≥ 40 years.
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- Yujing Zhang
- Institute of Reproductive Health, Center for Reproductive Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, P.R. China.,Department of Reproductive Medicine Center, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Henan Provincial People's Hospital of Henan University, Zhengzhou, Henan, P.R. China
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- Institute of Reproductive Health, Center for Reproductive Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, P.R. China
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- Institute of Reproductive Health, Center for Reproductive Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, P.R. China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine Center, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Henan Provincial People's Hospital of Henan University, Zhengzhou, Henan, P.R. China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine Center, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Henan Provincial People's Hospital of Henan University, Zhengzhou, Henan, P.R. China.
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- Institute of Reproductive Health, Center for Reproductive Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, P.R. China.
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Peluso C, Oliveira RD, Laporta GZ, Christofolini DM, Fonseca FLA, Laganà AS, Barbosa CP, Bianco B. Are ovarian reserve tests reliable in predicting ovarian response? Results from a prospective, cross-sectional, single-center analysis. Gynecol Endocrinol 2021; 37:358-366. [PMID: 32613875 DOI: 10.1080/09513590.2020.1786509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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OBJETIVE Several biomarkers of ovarian reserve have been proposed as possible predictors of the response to controlled ovarian stimulation (COS). We aimed to evaluate age, FSH, AMH, antral follicle count (AFC), and ovarian response prediction index (ORPI), as potential predictors of response to COS. METHODS Cross-sectional study enrolling of 188 infertile women who underwent the first cycle of IVF/ICSI. AFC was evaluated; serum FSH and AMH levels were measured by ELISA. ORPI was calculated as AMH x AFC/patient´s age. RESULTS As expected, hypo-responder group had less retrieved oocytes, MII, and embryos compared to the good responders. The hyper-response patients were younger, with lower FSH, increased AMH, AFC, and ORPI values. Regarding the assessment of the predictive capacity of ovarian reserve tests, none of them individually or combined showed a good predictive capacity for hypo-response. With respect to the hyper-responder group, individually AMH was the best predictor, while in the multivariable model, ORPI demonstrated the best predictive capacity. Furthermore, patients with serum AMH < 2.09 ng/mL (p25) had fewer AFC than patients with higher AMH values. CONCLUSIONS Our findings suggest that none of the ovarian reserve tests showed a good predictive capacity for hypo-response, while the ORPI was the strongest predictor of hyper-response in normovulatory infertile women.
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- Carla Peluso
- Discipline of Sexual and Reproductive Health, and Populational Genetics, Department of Collective Health, Faculdade de Medicina do ABC, Santo André/SP, Brazil
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- Discipline of Sexual and Reproductive Health, and Populational Genetics, Department of Collective Health, Faculdade de Medicina do ABC, Santo André/SP, Brazil
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- Program of Postgraduate, Research and Innovation, Faculdade de Medicina do ABC, Santo André/SP, Brazil
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- Discipline of Sexual and Reproductive Health, and Populational Genetics, Department of Collective Health, Faculdade de Medicina do ABC, Santo André/SP, Brazil
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, "Filippo Del Ponte" Hospital, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
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- Discipline of Sexual and Reproductive Health, and Populational Genetics, Department of Collective Health, Faculdade de Medicina do ABC, Santo André/SP, Brazil
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- Discipline of Sexual and Reproductive Health, and Populational Genetics, Department of Collective Health, Faculdade de Medicina do ABC, Santo André/SP, Brazil
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Scheffer JAB, Scheffer B, Scheffer R, Florencio F, Grynberg M, Lozano DM. Are age and anti-Müllerian hormone good predictors of ovarian reserve and response in women undergoing IVF? JBRA Assist Reprod 2018; 22:215-220. [PMID: 29949322 PMCID: PMC6106624 DOI: 10.5935/1518-0557.20180043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Objective Ovarian reserve evaluation has been the focus of substantial clinical
research for several years. This study aimed to examine the associations
between markers of ovarian reserve and ovarian response. Methods This prospective study included 132 infertile women aged 24-48 years
undergoing routine exploration during unstimulated cycles prior to the start
of assisted reproductive technology (ART) treatments at our center from July
2015 to January 2017. Descriptive parameters and patient characteristics
were reported as mean (SD) or median (range) values depending on the data
distribution pattern. Student’s t-test was performed for continuous
variables; the Wilcoxon and Pearson’s test were used for data not following
a normal distribution; and Fisher’s test was used for categorical variables.
p<0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results At the time of the study, the patients had a mean age of 35.7±3.84
years. On day 3 of the cycle, the mean anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH)
serum level was 2.84±1.57 ng/mL and the patients had 14.68±4.2
antral follicles (AFC). A significant correlation was observed between AMH
and age (r=-0.34 p<.01), follicle stimulating hormone
(FSH) serum levels (r=-0.32, p<.01), AFC (r=0.81,
p<.00001), total dose of medication during ovarian
stimulation (r=-0.28, p<.0003), and ongoing pregnancy
rate (p<.05). Age was significantly correlated with FSH
(r=0.46, p<.01), AFC (r=-0.34,
p<.00001), total dose of medication during ovarian
stimulation (r=0.43, p<.0003), and ongoing pregnancy
rate (p<.04). Conclusion Serum AMH and age are independent predictors of ovarian reserve and ovarian
stimulation outcome in infertile women. Age and serum AMH level may be used
to advise subfertile couples of their pregnancy prospects.
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- IBRRA - Brazilian Institute of Assisted Reproduction, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- IBRRA - Brazilian Institute of Assisted Reproduction, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- IBRRA - Brazilian Institute of Assisted Reproduction, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Hôpital Jean Verdier (AP-HP), University Paris XIII, and INSERM, Paris, France
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- School of Medicine, Tecnologico de Monterrey and Center for Reproductive Medicine CREASIS, San Pedro Monterrey, Mexico
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The influence of AMH on IVF success. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2015; 293:667-73. [DOI: 10.1007/s00404-015-3901-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2014] [Accepted: 09/23/2015] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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"Anti-Mullerian Hormone: Marker for Ovarian Response in Controlled Ovarian Stimulation for IVF Patients": A First Pilot Study in the Indian Population. J Obstet Gynaecol India 2013; 63:268-72. [PMID: 24431654 DOI: 10.1007/s13224-012-0318-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2012] [Accepted: 10/28/2012] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To measure the levels of early follicular phase Anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) in Indian patients of IVF and to evaluate the AMH as a predictive marker of ovarian response in assisted reproductive technology outcome. METHODS Sixty women (age 25-40 years) selected for in vitro fertilization treatment were included in this study. Analysis of day-2 serum samples was done for the AMH, FSH, Inhibin B, and LH by ELISA kit methods. USG was done for the antral follicle count (AFC) and oocytes' retrieval. Hormone parameters were compared and correlated with the oocytes' retrieval count and the AFC. The discriminant analysis was done to compare relevance of different parameters for predicting ovarian response. RESULTS The Anti-Mullerian hormone showed a significant correlation with the oocytes' retrieval after ovulation induction for IVF (r = 0.648, p < 0.0001) and no correlation was seen with serum FSH, LH, and Inhibin. Serum AMH levels show 80 % sensitivity and 80 % specificity in predicting poor ovarian response. CONCLUSIONS There is a significant correlation between day-2 serum AMH levels and the oocytes' retrieval count in women undergoing ovulation induction for IVF, and the AMH is a good marker as the negative predictive values for the success of ART. There is no correlation found between other hormonal ovarian reserve markers and the oocytes' retrieval count.
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Himabindu Y, Sriharibabu M, Gopinathan KK, Satish U, Louis TF, Gopinath P. Anti-mullerian hormone and antral follicle count as predictors of ovarian response in assisted reproduction. J Hum Reprod Sci 2013; 6:27-31. [PMID: 23869147 PMCID: PMC3713572 DOI: 10.4103/0974-1208.112377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2012] [Revised: 06/02/2012] [Accepted: 07/28/2012] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to test the hypothesis that AMH and antral follicle count (AFC) are good predictors of ovarian response to controlled ovarian stimulation and to compare them. MATERIALS AND METHODS This observational cross-sectional study included 56 subjects aged between 25 and 42 years who were enrolled between 1(st) January and 31(st) December 2010 for their first intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) program. Baseline hormone profiles including serum levels of Estradiol (E2), Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), Luteinizing hormone (LH), and Anti-mullerian Hormone (AMH) were determined on day 3 of the previous cycle. The antral follicle count measurements were performed on days 3-5 of the same menstrual cycle. Antral follicles within the bilateral ovaries between 2-6 mm were recorded. The subjects were treated with long protocol for ovarian stimulation. Ovulation was induced with 10,000 IU of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) when at least 3 follicles attained the size of more than 17 mm. Transvaginal oocyte retrieval was performed under ultrasound guidance 36 hours after hCG administration. An oocyte count less than 4 and absence of follicular growth with controlled ovarian hyper stimulation was considered as poor ovarian response. Oocyte count of 4 or more was considered as normal ovarian response. RESULTS Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS software trail version 16.0. Subjects were divided into 2 groups, depending on the ovarian response. The mean oocyte counts were 12.27 ± 6.06 and 2.22 ± 1.24 in normal and poor responders, respectively, (P = 001). Multiple regression analysis revealed AMH and antral follicle count as predictors of ovarian response (β coefficient ± SE for AMH was 1.618 ± 0.602 (P = 0.01) and for AFC, it was, 0.528 ± 0.175 (P = 0.004). AFC was found to be a better predictor of ovarian response compared to AMH in controlled ovarian hyper stimulation. CONCLUSION The observations made in this study revealed that both AMH and AFC are good predictors of ovarian response; AFC being a better predictor compared to AMH.
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- Y Himabindu
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynacology, GSL Medical College and General Hospital, Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Medicine, GSL Medical College and General Hospital, Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Center for Infertility Management and Assisted Reproduction, Edappal and Kochi, Kerala, India
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- Center for Infertility Management and Assisted Reproduction, Edappal and Kochi, Kerala, India
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- Center for Infertility Management and Assisted Reproduction, Edappal and Kochi, Kerala, India
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- Center for Infertility Management and Assisted Reproduction, Edappal and Kochi, Kerala, India
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Anti-Mullerian hormone and antral follicle count as predictors of ovarian reserve and successful IVF. ASIAN PACIFIC JOURNAL OF REPRODUCTION 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/s2305-0500(13)60055-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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[Low circulating anti-Müllerian hormone and normal follicle stimulating hormone levels: which prognosis in an IVF program?]. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2012; 40:411-8. [PMID: 22521986 DOI: 10.1016/j.gyobfe.2012.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2011] [Accepted: 09/27/2011] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the results of controlled ovarian hyperstimulation (COH) for IVF in patients with low anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) and normal basal follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and Estradiol levels (≤50 pg/mL). PATIENTS AND METHODS A retrospective cohort study including 704 patients for whom AMH and FSH levels (measured between days 3 and 5 of the menstrual cycle) were available, is performed in the IVF center at the Sèvres Hospital (France). Three groups are designed and analyzed: group 1 with AMH less or equal to 2 ng/mL and FSH less or equal to 10 mUI/mL (study group), Group 2 with AMH greater than 2 ng/mL and FSH less or equal to 10 mUI/mL (control group) and Group 3 with AMH less or equal to 2 ng/mL and FSH greater than 10 mUI/mL (group with decreased ovarian reserve). RESULTS IVF outcome for patients from the study group is significantly worse than that of the second but not than that of the third group. In the first group, the number of retrieved oocytes, the number of total obtained embryos, the clinical pregnancy rate and the live birth rate are significantly lower than in the second group; moreover, there are more cancelled cycles because of poor response in the first group. There is no difference with the third group. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS This study shows that women with a low baseline AMH have a similar response to COH to the poor responders patients with a decreased ovarian reserve revealed by an elevated FSH level. Thus, when a woman undergoing IVF cycle presents a low AMH, she might be considered as a poor responder patient regardless of the FSH level and, although the clinical pregnancy rate is not so disappointing (18%), the couple should be informed of a higher risk of cycle cancellation.
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Serum anti-Müllerian hormone level as a predictor of poor ovarian response in in vitro fertilization patients. Reprod Med Biol 2010; 10:9-14. [PMID: 29699077 DOI: 10.1007/s12522-010-0066-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2010] [Accepted: 08/12/2010] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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Purpose To evaluate the clinical value of day 3 serum anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) compared with day 3 serum follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) day estradiol (E2) levels and antral follicle count (AFC) in the prediction of poor ovarian response in controlled ovarian hyperstimulation (COH). Methods AMH, FSH and AFC on day 3 as well as hCG day E2 levels were determined in 164 subjects. Receiver operating curve analyses and area under curves (AUC) of the study parameters were performed. Predictive values of the levels of day 3 AMH, FSH, AFC, and hCG day E2 as clinical parameters of ovarian response to COH were studied. Results Thirty-eight women were defined as poor responders. The day 3 AMH and hCG day E2 levels and AFC of normal responders were significantly higher than those of the poor responders. In predicting poor response, the AUC of day 3 AMH level was significantly higher than that of day 3 FSH level but was similar to the hCG day E2 level. Day 3 AMH, FSH and hCG day E2 levels and AFC were found to predict a poor response. Day 3 AMH and hCG day E2 levels were more predictive compared with day 3 FSH level and AFC. The cut-off level of AMH was ≤2 with a sensitivity of 78.9% and a specificity of 73.8%. Conclusion Day 3 AMH has the ability to predict a poor response to COH and it is more predictive than day 3 FSH and AFC.
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Serum antimüllerian hormone is not predictive of oocyte quality in vitro fertilization. ANNALES D'ENDOCRINOLOGIE 2009; 70:230-4. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ando.2009.03.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2008] [Revised: 02/04/2009] [Accepted: 03/26/2009] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Guerif F, Lemseffer M, Couet ML, Gervereau O, Ract V, Royère D. L’hormone antimüllérienne sérique n’est pas prédictive de la qualité ovocytaire en fécondation in vitro. ANNALES D'ENDOCRINOLOGIE 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ando.2009.03.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Assisted reproductive technology has shown rapid advancement since the birth of the first 'test-tube' baby in Oldham, UK, in 1978. Since April 2005, women between the ages of 23 and 39, who meet the described eligibility criteria, are able to get one free in vitro fertilization cycle funded by the National Health Service. Private treatment costs anything from pound4000 to pound8000 for a single cycle of treatment. Almost 15% of the couples in UK are affected by fertility problems and undergo detailed investigations before being offered assisted conception. Assisted reproduction is the collective name for treatments designed to lead to conception by means other than sexual intercourse. These include intrauterine insemination, in vitro fertilization, intracytoplasmic sperm injection and gamete donation. This review is intended to summarize the principles of assisted conception and examine the role of the biochemistry laboratory in: (A) the diagnosis and subsequent management of ovulatory disorders; (B) assessing ovarian reserve before initiating fertility treatment and (C) monitoring fertility treatment. It touches on the screening of potential gamete donors and follow-up of children born after assisted conception. This article was prepared at the invitation of the Clinical Sciences Reviews Committee of the Association of Clinical Biochemistry.
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- Rajeev Srivastava
- Department of Biochemical Medicine, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee, UK.
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Anti-Müllerian hormone and inhibin B as predictors of pregnancy after treatment by in vitro fertilization/intracytoplasmic sperm injection. Fertil Steril 2008; 90:2203-10. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2007.10.078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2007] [Revised: 10/10/2007] [Accepted: 10/30/2007] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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