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Al Risi E, Zadjali F, Mula-Abed WAS. Reference Ranges of Serum Anti-Müllerian Hormone in Healthy Reproductive-aged Omani Women. Oman Med J 2023; 38:e508. [PMID: 37476475 PMCID: PMC10354694 DOI: 10.5001/omj.2023.79] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2021] [Accepted: 11/19/2022] [Indexed: 07/22/2023] Open
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Objectives Anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH), a glycoprotein that belongs to the transforming growth factor-beta superfamily, is important for women's health. We aimed to determine the age-specific reference range of serum AMH in healthy Omani women from reproductive ages to menopause. Methods This cross-sectional cohort study was conducted among a group of healthy 20-50 years old Omani women. The participants were required to have body mass index < 32 kg/m2, regular periods, no history of chronic illness, polycystic ovary syndrome, or gynecological operation. They were also required to not be using any hormonal contraceptive. Serum concentrations of AMH, follicle-stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, progesterone, and hemoglobin A1c were measured. AMH-age nomogram and AMH levels were compared between the six selected age groups. Results The subjects were 319 Omani women aged 20-50 years. Serum AMH concentrations were found to decrease progressively with increasing age. An exponential model defined as √AMH = 479.02 × 0.91age was selected to explain the reduction in AMH with age (R2 = 0.298). The median AMH levels were 26.61 pmol/L for those aged 20-25 years, 20.89 pmol/L for 26-30 years, 19.92 pmol/L for 31-35 years, 13.71 pmol/L for 36-40 years, 9.24 pmol/L for 41-45 years, and 0.68 pmol/L for 46-50 years. The recommended 2.5th to 97.5th percentiles of AMH level, as reference ranges for various age groups, were found to be: 10.63-55.64 pmol/L (20-25 years), 3.74-61.88 pmol/L (26-30 years), 5.49-47.56 pmol/L (31-35 years), 2.15-48.91 pmol/L (36-40 years), 0.92-41.26 pmol/L (41-45 years), and 0.14-5.10 pmol/L (46-50 years). Conclusions This study (the first in Oman) determined the age-specific reference ranges of serum AMH in healthy Omani women in the age range of 20-50 years.
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- Elham Al Risi
- Department of Pathology and Blood Bank, Sohar Hospital, Sohar, Oman
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- Center of Studies and Research, Ministry of Health, Muscat, Oman
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Bertho S, Neyroud AS, Brun T, Jaillard S, Bonnet F, Ravel C. Anti-Müllerian hormone: A function beyond the Müllerian structures. Morphologie 2021; 106:252-259. [PMID: 34924282 DOI: 10.1016/j.morpho.2021.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2021] [Revised: 11/11/2021] [Accepted: 11/14/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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The anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) is a heterodimeric glycoprotein belonging to the TGFb superfamily implicated in human embryonic development. This hormone was first described as allowing regression of the epithelial embryonic Müllerian structures in males, which would otherwise differentiate into the uterus and fallopian tubes. It activates a signaling pathway mediated by two transmembrane receptors. Binding of AMH to its receptor induces morphological changes leading to the degeneration of Müllerian ducts. Recently, new data has shown the role played by this hormone on structures other than the genital tract. If testicular AMH expression decreases in humans over the course of a lifetime, synthesis may persist in other tissues in adulthood. The mechanisms underlying its production have been unveiled. The aim of this review is to describe the different pathways in which AMH has been identified and plays a pivotal role.
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- S Bertho
- CHU Rennes, Département de Gynécologie-Obstétrique-Reproduction-CECOS, 35000 Rennes, France.
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- CHU Rennes, Département de Gynécologie-Obstétrique-Reproduction-CECOS, 35000 Rennes, France; Univ Rennes, Inserm, EHESP, Irset (Institut de recherche en santé, environnement et travail) - UMR_S 1085, 35000 Rennes, France
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- CHU Rennes, Département de Gynécologie-Obstétrique-Reproduction-CECOS, 35000 Rennes, France
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- CHU Rennes, Département de Gynécologie-Obstétrique-Reproduction-CECOS, 35000 Rennes, France; Univ Rennes, Inserm, EHESP, Irset (Institut de recherche en santé, environnement et travail) - UMR_S 1085, 35000 Rennes, France
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- CHU Rennes, Service d'Endocrinologie, 35000 Rennes, France
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- CHU Rennes, Département de Gynécologie-Obstétrique-Reproduction-CECOS, 35000 Rennes, France; Univ Rennes, Inserm, EHESP, Irset (Institut de recherche en santé, environnement et travail) - UMR_S 1085, 35000 Rennes, France
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Sarbazi F, Akbari E, Karimi A, Nouri B, Noori Ardebili SH. The Clinical Outcome of Laparoscopic Surgery for Endometriosis on Pain, Ovarian Reserve, and Cancer Antigen 125 (CA-125): A Cohort Study. Int J Fertil Steril 2021; 15:275-279. [PMID: 34913296 PMCID: PMC8530215 DOI: 10.22074/ijfs.2021.137035.1018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2020] [Accepted: 02/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Endometriosis is an important cause of chronic pain and infertility. Surgery is considered the gold standard for diagnosis and treatment. In this study, we aim to describe the clinical outcomes of women who undergo laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this cohort study, a total of 174 women who referred to Farmaniyeh Hospital, Tehran, Iran from August 2015 to December 2017 with surgical diagnoses of endometriosis stages III and IV enrolled. The participants' demographic, gynaecological, and clinical characteristics were recorded and they were asked to use a numeric rating scale (NRS) to record their severity of pain before and three months after surgery. Blood samples were also taken from the patients before and three months after surgery for measurement of serum levels of anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) and cancer antigen 125 (CA-125). Data were analysed using SPSS version 21. RESULTS The patients had a mean age of 34.86 ± 6.47 years, 60.9% were married, and 49.4% were housewives. The primary indication for surgery was pain (68.4%), followed by both pain and infertility in the remainder of patients. Types of endometriotic lesions included endometrioma (19%), deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE, 3.4%), and both endometrioma and DIE (77.6%). There was a reduction in pain from 6.79 ± 2.19 before surgery to 1.48 ± 1.68 after surgery; serum AMH levels reduced from 2.80 ± 1.86 ng/mL to 1.76 ± 1.40 ng/mL and CA125 reduced from 257.06 ± 220.25 U/mL to 23.27 ± 23.25 U/mL (all P<0.001). Of the 21.2% who experienced recurrence, 13.5% underwent additional surgery. The total additional surgery rate was 2.8%. Of the 55 patients with infertility, 78.1% became pregnant after surgery, 54.5% of which was spontaneous. CONCLUSION Surgical treatment of endometriosis had a favourable effect on the patients' pain and inflammation and resolved the patients' infertility with a minimal need for additional surgery.
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- Fereshte Sarbazi
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Farmanieh Hospital, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Farmanieh Hospital, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Farmanieh Hospital, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Shohadaye Tajrish Hospital, Tehran, Iran
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Razafintsalama-Bourdet M, Bah M, Amand G, Vienet-Lègue L, Pietin-Vialle C, Bry-Gauillard H, Pinto M, Pasquier M, Vernet T, Jung C, Levaillant JM, Massin N. Random antral follicle count performed on any day of the menstrual cycle has the same predictive value as AMH for good ovarian response in IVF cycles. J Gynecol Obstet Hum Reprod 2021; 51:102233. [PMID: 34571198 DOI: 10.1016/j.jogoh.2021.102233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2021] [Revised: 08/28/2021] [Accepted: 09/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine whether the predictive value of AFC for ovarian response to stimulation for IVF depends on the day of the menstrual cycle when ultrasound is performed. METHODS 410 women undergoing their first IVF cycle were included. All the women had AFC performed twice. The first measurement, random AFC (r-AFC), was performed during the fertility workup whatever the day of their menstrual cycle. Three groups were constituted according to the period of ultrasound performance: at early follicular phase i.e., day 1 to day 6 (eFP-AFC); at mid follicular phase i.e., day 7 to 12 (mFP-AFC) and at luteal phase i.e., day 13 or after (LP-AFC). A second AFC measurement was performed before the start of the ovarian stimulation (SD1-AFC). AMH dosing was done in the early follicular phase. RESULTS Random AFC (r-AFC) was correlated to AMH (r = 0.69; p<0.001), SD1-AFC (r = 0.75; p<0.001) and number of oocytes retrieved (r = 0.49; p<0.001). When regarding AFC depending on the cycle day group, the correlation with AMH was 0.65, 0.66 and 0.85 for the eFP-AFC, the mFP-AFC and the LP-AFC respectively (all p were <0.001). The ROC analysis showed the same predictive value for good ovarian response (more than 6 oocytes retrieved) for the eFP-AFC, mFP-AFC and LP-AFC (AUC 0.73, 0.75 and 0.84 respectively; p = 0.28). The AUC of r-AFC (0.76) were similar to those of AMH (0.74) and SD1-AFC (0.74) (p = 0.21 and 0.92 respectively). CONCLUSION AFC is strongly correlated with AMH and highly predictive of good ovarian response during the whole menstrual cycle.
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- M Razafintsalama-Bourdet
- Department of Gynecology-Obstetrics and Reproductive Medicine, Intercommunal Hospital- University Paris XII, Creteil, France
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- Department of Gynecology-Obstetrics and Reproductive Medicine, Intercommunal Hospital- University Paris XII, Creteil, France
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- Department of Gynecology-Obstetrics and Reproductive Medicine, Intercommunal Hospital- University Paris XII, Creteil, France
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- Department of Gynecology-Obstetrics and Reproductive Medicine, Intercommunal Hospital- University Paris XII, Creteil, France
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- Department of Gynecology-Obstetrics and Reproductive Medicine, Intercommunal Hospital- University Paris XII, Creteil, France
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- Department of Gynecology-Obstetrics and Reproductive Medicine, Intercommunal Hospital- University Paris XII, Creteil, France
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- Department of Gynecology-Obstetrics and Reproductive Medicine, Intercommunal Hospital- University Paris XII, Creteil, France
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- Department of Gynecology-Obstetrics and Reproductive Medicine, Intercommunal Hospital- University Paris XII, Creteil, France
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- Department of Gynecology-Obstetrics and Reproductive Medicine, Intercommunal Hospital- University Paris XII, Creteil, France
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- Clinical Research Center, Intercommunal Hospital- University Paris XII, Creteil, France
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- Department of Gynecology-Obstetrics and Reproductive Medicine, Intercommunal Hospital- University Paris XII, Creteil, France; Hopital privé Armand Brillard, Nogent sur Marne, France
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- Department of Gynecology-Obstetrics and Reproductive Medicine, Intercommunal Hospital- University Paris XII, Creteil, France.
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Morales-Martínez FA, Salas-Castro C, García-Garza MR, Valdés-Martínez O, García-Luna SM, Garza-Elizondo M, Vidal-Gutiérrez O, Saldívar-Rodríguez D, Sordia-Hernández LH. Evaluation of the Ovarian Reserve in Women With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. J Family Reprod Health 2021; 15:38-44. [PMID: 34429735 PMCID: PMC8346742 DOI: 10.18502/jfrh.v15i1.6076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Objective: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic multisystem autoimmune disorder where the disease activity itself and the medications used for its treatment, may have adverse effects on ovarian function. This study aimed to assess the ovarian reserve (OR) in SLE patients. Materials and methods: The anti-müllerian hormone (AMH) and the antral follicle count (AFC), two markers to evaluate the OR was assessed in 64 SLE patients and compared to normal individuals. Additionally, we assessed whether the disease per se or the pharmacological treatments affect the OR. Results: Patients with SLE displayed alterations in the OR regardless of the presence of alterations of the menstrual cycle. The AFC and AMH were significantly lower in SLE patients with and without menstrual alterations when compared to control individuals (p<0.0001). However, the AFC and AMH levels were significantly correlated (p=0.006) in the SLE patients with menstrual alterations. Except for hydroxychloroquine that was statistically higher in SLE patients with menstrual alterations (p=0.04), the cumulative dose for cyclophosphamide, corticosteroid, and methotrexate was similar in SLE patients regardless of the occurrence of menstrual alterations. Conclusion: The monitoring of AMH and AFC in SLE patients should be used to detect the rapid and irreversible decline of the OR to provide a possibility of pregnancy to the SLE patients.
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- Felipe Arturo Morales-Martínez
- University Center of Reproductive Medicine, Dr. José Eleuterio González Hospital, Free University of New León, Monterrey, Mexic
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- University Center of Reproductive Medicine, Dr. José Eleuterio González Hospital, Free University of New León, Monterrey, Mexic
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- University Center of Reproductive Medicine, Dr. José Eleuterio González Hospital, Free University of New León, Monterrey, Mexic
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- University Center of Reproductive Medicine, Dr. José Eleuterio González Hospital, Free University of New León, Monterrey, Mexic
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- University Center of Reproductive Medicine, Dr. José Eleuterio González Hospital, Free University of New León, Monterrey, Mexic
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- Reumatology ward, Dr. José Eleuterio González Hospital, Free University of New León, Monterrey, Mexic
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- Departament of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Dr. José Eleuterio González Hospital, Free University of New León, Monterrey, Mexic
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- Departament of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Dr. José Eleuterio González Hospital, Free University of New León, Monterrey, Mexic
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- University Center of Reproductive Medicine, Dr. José Eleuterio González Hospital, Free University of New León, Monterrey, Mexic
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Permadi W, Wahyu Ferdian M, Tjahyadi D, Ardhana Iswari W, Djuwantono T. Correlation of Anti-Mullerian Hormone Level and Antral Follicle Count with Oocyte Number in A Fixed-Dose Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation of Patients of In Vitro Fertilization Program. Int J Fertil Steril 2021; 15:40-43. [PMID: 33497046 PMCID: PMC7838761 DOI: 10.22074/ijfs.2021.6238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2020] [Accepted: 06/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND This study was conducted to determine the correlation of anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) level and antral follicle count (AFC) with oocyte count in women who had received controlled ovarian hyperstimulation in an in vitro fertilization (IVF) program. MATERIALS AND METHODS We retrospectively gathered the data of 42 patients who underwent IVF during 2005-2017 at Aster Clinic in Dr. Hasan Sadikin Hospital and Bandung Fertility Center Limijati Hospital, Indonesia. Details of the subjects such as identity, characteristics, history of illness, history of previous therapy, levels of ovarian reserve markers examined (AFC and AMH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) dose given, and number of oocytes produced were recorded. RESULTS A significant positive correlation between AMH (P≤0.001, r=0.530), AFC (P≤0.001, r=0.687), and AMHAFC combination (P≤0.001, r=0.652), and the number of oocytes was found at the FSH dose of 225 IU. CONCLUSION AFC and AMH are able to reliably predict ovarian response to FSH.
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- Wiryawan Permadi
- Faculty of MedicineUniversitas Padjadjaran–Dr.
Hasan Sadikin HospitalJl. Pasteur No. 38Bandung 40161West JavaIndonesia
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Boncompagni A, McNeilly J, Murtaza M, Lucaccioni L, Iughetti L, Wong SC, Mason A. Clinical utility of urinary gonadotrophins in hypergonadotrophic states as Turner syndrome. J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab 2020; 33:1373-1381. [PMID: 33095753 DOI: 10.1515/jpem-2020-0170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2020] [Accepted: 08/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Background Girls with Turner syndrome (TS) are at an increased risk of primary ovarian insufficiency (POI). Good correlation between serum and urinary gonadotrophins exists in children assessed for disorders of puberty, but there is little evidence of their reliability in hypergonadotropic states. Objectives To determine whether there was a correlation between serum and urinary Luteinising Hormone (uLH) and Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (uFSH) in hypergonadotrophic states, and whether uFSH could suggest an ovarian failure in TS as Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH). Patients and Methods Retrospective cohort study of 37 TS girls attending the paediatric TS clinic in Glasgow between February 2015 and January 2019, in whom 96 non-timed spot urine samples were available with a median age at time of sample of 12.89 years (3.07-20.2 years). uLH and uFSH were measured by chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay. Simultaneous serum gonadotrophins and AMH were available in 30 and 26 girls, respectively. AMH <4 pmol/L was considered indicative of ovarian failure. Results A strong correlation was found between serum LH and uLH (r 0.860, P<0.001) and serum FSH and uFSH (r 0.905, p<0.001). Among patients≥10 years not on oestrogen replacement, ROC curve identified uFSH as a reasonable marker for AMH<4 pmol/L uFSH of >10.85 U/L indicates an AMH <4 pmol/L with 75% sensitivity and 100 % specificity (AUC 0.875)with similar ability as serum FSH (AUC 0.906). Conclusion uLH and uFSH are non-invasive, useful and reliable markers of ovarian activity in hypergonadotropic states as TS. uFSH could provide an alternative to AMH (in centres which are limited by availability or cost) in revealing ovarian failure and requirement for oestrogen replacement in pubertal induction.
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- Alessandra Boncompagni
- Developmental Endocrinology Research Group, Royal Hospital for Children, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK.,Post-graduate School of Paediatrics, Departments of Medical and Surgical Sciences of Mothers, Children and Adults, University of Modena & Reggio Emilia, Paediatric Unit, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Biochemistry, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow, UK
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- Developmental Endocrinology Research Group, Royal Hospital for Children, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Post-graduate School of Paediatrics, Departments of Medical and Surgical Sciences of Mothers, Children and Adults, University of Modena & Reggio Emilia, Paediatric Unit, Modena, Italy
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- Post-graduate School of Paediatrics, Departments of Medical and Surgical Sciences of Mothers, Children and Adults, University of Modena & Reggio Emilia, Paediatric Unit, Modena, Italy
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- Developmental Endocrinology Research Group, Royal Hospital for Children, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Developmental Endocrinology Research Group, Royal Hospital for Children, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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While the relationship between obesity and reproductive dysfunction is well known, the physiological mechanism behind obesity-related infertility remains unclear. Previous work suggests that follicle development prior to ovulation is disrupted in obese individuals. Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) are two key regulators of follicle development, and the poorest reproductive outcomes have been recorded when these hormones are imbalanced. In order to understand how obesity impacts the reproductive axis, the present study induces reproductive dysfunction in female rats using a high-fat, high-sugar diet (HFHS). Results: In our study, several animals on the HFHS diet displayed abnormal estrous cycles. The HFHS diet also resulted in an increased prevalence of ovarian cysts and decreased formation of corpora lutea. Across all groups, the FSH/AMH ratio displayed a strong negative correlation with pre-antral, antral, and total follicle counts. Moreover, rats on the HFHS diet displayed larger adipocytes and produced higher levels of leptin than controls. When combined with average adipocyte size in multiple regression, the FSH/AMH ratio was strongly associated with cyst formation in the ovary. Conclusions: These findings provide strong evidence for the potential relevance of a combined FSH/AMH ratio as a marker of ovarian health and follicular status. Therefore, this ratio reflects a complex interaction between the reproductive and metabolic systems.
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- Jackson A Roberts
- Neuroscience Program, Washington and Lee University , Lexington, VA, USA
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- Neuroscience Program, Washington and Lee University , Lexington, VA, USA
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- Neuroscience Program, Washington and Lee University , Lexington, VA, USA
- Department of Biology, Washington and Lee University , Lexington, VA, USA
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- Neuroscience Program, Washington and Lee University , Lexington, VA, USA
- Department of Biology, Washington and Lee University , Lexington, VA, USA
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Kohzadi M, Khazaei MR, Choobsaz F, Khazaei M. Relationship between Serum Levels of Anti-Mullerian Hormone, Adiponectin and Oxidative Stress Markers in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Int J Fertil Steril 2020; 14:27-33. [PMID: 32112632 PMCID: PMC7139222 DOI: 10.22074/ijfs.2020.5809] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2018] [Accepted: 05/11/2019] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Background Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age. Anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) is a valid indicator of ovarian function and is used for PCOS diagnosis. Some studies have shown that adipokines affect the synthesis of AMH, and therefore they are somehow related in function. The aim of the present study was to determine the relationship between serum levels of AMH, adiponectin and oxidative stress markers in PCOS patients. Materials and Methods In this cross-sectional study, PCOS patients and healthy women (80 cases in total) were investigated. Serum levels of AMH, adiponectin, gonadotropins, androgens, total antioxidant capacity (TAC), nitric oxide (NO) and insulin resistance (IR) were measured by standard methods. An independent t test was used to compare the two groups and Pearson correlation coefficient was used to determine the relationship between variables. Results There was a significant difference between the means of AMH (5.16 ± 5.3 vs. 2.44 ± 2.5 ng/mL) (P=0.007) and adiponectin (24.55 ± 9.41 vs. 30.57 ± 14.2 μg/L) (P=0.029) among the PCOS and control groups, respectively. The correlation between AMH and adiponectin in the control group was statistically significant and negative (P=0.028, r=-0.35), while in the PCOS group it was not significant (P=0.11, r=-0.25). Conclusion Various biochemical and hormonal factors differ between PCOS and healthy women. Different factors can influence AMH and adiponectin levels independently of PCOS in women of reproductive age.
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- Mozhgan Kohzadi
- Students Research Committee, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Fertility and Infertility Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Fertility and Infertility Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Fertility and Infertility Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran. Electronic Address:
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Shirazi M, Pooransari P, Hajiha N, Shaker Z, Ghazi M, Davari Tanha F, Ghorbani Yekta B, Ghaemi M. Effect of Single-Dose Methotrexate Treatment on Ovarian Reserve in Women with Ectopic Pregnancy Undergoing Infertility Treatment: A Single-Center Experience. Int J Fertil Steril 2020; 14:23-26. [PMID: 32112631 PMCID: PMC7139221 DOI: 10.22074/ijfs.2020.5938] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2019] [Accepted: 08/31/2019] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Background The aim of this study was evaluation of the impact of single-dose methotrexate (MTX) treatment on
ovarian reserve in women with ectopic pregnancy (EP) undergoing infertility treatment in Iranian population. Materials and Methods This prospective cohort study was done between March 2015 and March 2017 in Tehran
General Women Hospital, Tehran, Iran. We enrolled 20 patients with EP who conceived during infertility treatment
and received a single-dose MTX (50 mg/m2) intramuscularly. Serum anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH), 17 beta-estra diol
(E2), luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and antral follicle count (AFC) on
transvaginal ultrasonography, were evaluated before and 8 weeks after administration of MTX. Results AMH did not significantly vary after the administration of MTX, compared to before treatment value
(P=0.36). FSH, E2 and AFC changes were not statistically significant, while increment of LH was significant (P=0.02). Conclusion Results indicated that single-dose MTX treatment did not reduce ovarian reserve in women with EP.
Further randomized controlled clinical trial studies with larger sample sizes, by using multiple dosages of MTX, and with
long-term follow up are suggested to be done.
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- Mahboobeh Shirazi
- Maternal, Fetal and Neonatal Research Center, Tehran, Iran.,Breast Feeding Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Breast Feeding Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Maternal, Fetal and Neonatal Research Center, Tehran, Iran
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- Breast Feeding Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Young Researchers and Ethics Club, Tehran Medical Science Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.,Herbal Pharmacology Research Center, Tehran Medical Science Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Maternal, Fetal and Neonatal Research Center, Tehran, Irann. Electronic Address: .,Kamali Hospital, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
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Acero MG, Moreno O, Gutiérrez A, Sánchez C, Cataño JG, Suárez-Obando F, Rojas A. Novel homozygous mutation in a colombian patient with persistent müllerian duct syndrome: expanded phenotype. Int Braz J Urol 2019; 45:1064-1070. [PMID: 31184456 PMCID: PMC6844334 DOI: 10.1590/s1677-5538.ibju.2018.0808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2018] [Accepted: 03/17/2019] [Indexed: 05/30/2023] Open
Abstract
The anti-Müllerian hormone triggers the regression of uterus and fallopian tubes in male embryos; if there are problems in the synthesis or action of this protein, Müllerian structures persist in an otherwise phenotypic male. The most frequent clinical presentation of Persistent Mullerian Duct syndrome is cryptorchidism and inguinal hernia. The few cases reported in adults are incidental findings or inguinal hernias. However, we present an adult male with history of bilateral cryptorchidism with unsuccessful orchidopexy, who presents with a large abdominal mass with the finding of a seminomatous tumor and persistence of Müllerian structures, in whom the variant c.916delC (p.Leu306Cysfs*29) in the AMHR2 gene not previously reported was documented.
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- Mary García Acero
- Human Genetic Institute, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Human Genetic Institute, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario San Ignacio, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario San Ignacio, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Human Genetic Institute, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá, Colombia.,Genetic Service, Hospital Universitario San Ignacio, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Human Genetic Institute, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá, Colombia
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Scheffer JB, Scheffer BB, de Carvalho RF, Rodrigues J, Grynberg M, Mendez Lozano DH. Age as A Predictor of Embryo Quality Regardless of The Quantitative Ovarian Response. Int J Fertil Steril 2016; 11:40-46. [PMID: 28367304 PMCID: PMC5215710 DOI: 10.22074/ijfs.2016.4579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2015] [Accepted: 08/11/2016] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
Abstract
Background One determining factor of a successful in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycle
is embryo quality. The aim of the present study was to evaluate associations of embryo
quality and reserve markers like age, FSH and AMH. Materials and Methods In this prospective study, 120 infertile women, aged 21-44
years, undergoing routine exploration during an unstimulated cycle preceding assisted
reproductive technology (ART) at our center were studied prospectively, from February
2011 to December 2014. Descriptive parameters and patient characteristics were reported
as mean (SD) or median (range) depending on the distribution. Student’s t test was performed for continuous variables, Wilcoxon and Pearson’s Test were used for not distributed variables and Fisher’s Test was performed for categorical variables. P<0.05 was
considered statistically significant. Results Overall, at the time of investigation, patients had a mean age of 33.03 ± 4.15
years old. On cycle day three, serum anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) level was 3.50
± 1.54 ng/mL, serum follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) level was 6.29 ± 1.53 mUI/
mL, at baseline, women had 16.57 ± 7.0 antral follicles. The mean of collected oocytes
was 11.80 ± 5.25, embryo I+II was 2.46 ± 2.11. A greater number of embryos I+II was
observed in young patients. By evaluating 120 patients, a significant relationship was
observed between age and FSH (r=0.24, P=0.01), age with AMH (r=-0.22, P=0.02), age
with collected oocytes (r=-0.23, P=0.03) and age with embryo I+II (r=-0.22, P=0.03).
A significant relationship was also observed between antral follicle count (AFC) and
AMH (r=0.29, P=0.01), AFC and the number of transferred embryo (r=-0.18, P=0.03),
AFC and total dose of the drugs (r=-0.23, P=0.03). Significant relationship of FSH with
total dose of drugs (r=0.19, P=0.02) was also observed. In addition, we determined
significant relationships between AMH and the number of collected oocytes (r=0.38,
P=0.01), AMH and the number of metaphase II oocytes (r= 0.35, P=0.01), AMH and
the number of embryo (r=0.19, P=0.04) as well as AMH and total dose of the drugs
(r=-0.25, P=0.01). Conclusion Commonly used clinical markers of ovarian reserve are reflection of the
ovarian reserve, while the outcome measurements of ART and age are the best predictors
of embryo quality.
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- Brazilian Institute of Assisted Reproduction, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Hospital Jean Verdier (AP-HP), University Paris XIII, and INSERM, Paris, France
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- School of Medicine, Tecnológico de Monterrey and Center for Reproductive Medicine CREASIS San Pedro Monterrey, México
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Ovaries are the female organs that age more quickly than other tissues such as the
uterus, the pituitary gland or pancreas. Different from males, an interesting question
is why and how the females lose fertility so rapidly. During the aging process, both
the number and quality of the oocytes in the ovaries decrease and reach to a point
beyond that no more viable offspring may be produced and the associated cyclic
endocrinological activities cease, entering the menopause in females at an average
age of 50 years. Females who delayed childbearing with or without their willing
until their 30 years or 40 years constitute the largest portion of the total infertility
population. Ovarian reserve tests (ORTs) provide an indirect estimate of a female’s
diminishing ovarian reserve or remaining follicular pool. This article briefly reviews recent progresses in relation to ovarian aging and ORTs.
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- Ramazan Amanvermez
- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Ondokuz Mayıs University, Samsun, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Ondokuz Mayıs University, Samsun, Turkey
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Pineda JFG, Ortiz CGSL, Moguel GDJS, Lopez CREC, Alcocer HM, Velasco ST. Improvement in Serum Anti-Müllerian Hormone Levels in Infertile Patients after Hyperbaric Oxygen (preliminary results). JBRA Assist Reprod 2015; 19:87-70. [PMID: 27206094 DOI: 10.5935/1518-0557.20150019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To assess whether hyperbaric oxygen sessions elevate serum levels of anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) in patients diagnosed with infertility with serum levels of less than or equal to 1 ng/dl AMH. METHODS A study was performed on 4 patients diagnosed with infertility. Serum AMH level was measured at the beginning and end of hyperbaric oxygen sessions, and endometrial thickness was measured on endometrial cycle day 14 before and during the hyperbaric oxygen sessions. RESULTS In two of the four patients, the serum AMH level increased by 40% and 116%. In one patient the serum AMH level was not elevated, with a serum AMH level before and after treatment of 0.1 ng/dl. The fourth patient became pregnant during the hyperbaric oxygen sessions. Endometrial thickness was not improved in any of our patients. CONCLUSIONS This study showed that hyperbaric oxygen sessions can increase serum AMH levels, with a significant increase of 116% in one case. Therefore, this therapy can be used as an alternative treatment for patients with serum AMH levels of less than or equal to 1 ng/dl and a limited number of eggs for IVF cycles but not for patients with serum AMH levels of less than or equal to 0.1 ng/dl, as we did not observe an increase in serum AMH level in patients with an initial AMH level of 0.1 ng/dl. This study did not demonstrate improvement in endometrial growth following hyperbaric oxygen sessions.
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Barbakadze L, Kristesashvili J, Khonelidze N, Tsagareishvili G. The correlations of anti-mullerian hormone, follicle-stimulating hormone and antral follicle count in different age groups of infertile women. Int J Fertil Steril 2015; 8:393-8. [PMID: 25780521 PMCID: PMC4355926 DOI: 10.22074/ijfs.2015.4179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2013] [Accepted: 11/06/2013] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
Abstract
Background The objective of our study was to identify the correlations between the
tests currently used in ovarian reserve assessment: anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH), follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and antral follicle count (AFC) and to distinguish the
most reliable markers for ovarian reserve in order to select an adequate strategy for the
initial stages of infertility treatment. Materials and Methods In this prospective study, 112 infertile women were assessed.
Subjects were divided into three age groups: group I <35 years (n=39), group II 35-40
years (n=31), and group III 41-46 years (n=42). AMH, FSH and AFC were determined
on days 2-3 of the patients’ menstrual cycles. Results There was a significantly elevated negative correlation between age and
AMH level (rs=-0.67, p<0.0001) and AFC (rs=-0.55, p<0.0001). We observed a
significantly positive correlation between age and FSH (rs=0.38, p<0.0001). AMH
negatively correlated with FSH (rs=-0.48, p<0.0001) and positively with AFC (r=-0.71, p=0.0001). There was a moderate negative relation between FSH and AFC
(r=-0.41, p=0.0001) and moderate positive relation between age and FSH (rs=0.38,
p<0.0001). The correlation analysis performed in separate groups showed that AMH
and AFC showed a statistically significant positive correlation for group I (r=0.57,
p<0.0001), group II (r=0.69, p<0.0001) and group III (r=0.47, p<0.002). A statistically significant correlation between FSH and AMH was detected only in groups I
(r=-0.41, p<0.02) and II (r=-0.55, p<0.0001). A statistically significant correlation
existed between FSH and AFC only in group III (r=-0.42, p<0.006), as well as between age and AFC only in group I (r=-0.35, p<0.03). Conclusion Currently, AMH should be considered as the more reliable of the ovarian
reserve assessments tests compared to FSH. There is a strong positive correlation between
serum AMH level and AFC. The use of AMH combined with AFC may improve ovarian
reserve evaluation.
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- Ludmila Barbakadze
- Department of Reproductology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical Faculty, Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Tbilisi, Georgia
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- Department of Reproductology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical Faculty, Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Tbilisi, Georgia
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Daneshian Z, Ramezani Tehrani F, Zarkesh M, Norooz Zadeh M, Mahdian R, Zadeh Vakili A. Antimullerian hormone and its receptor gene expression in prenatally androgenized female rats. Int J Endocrinol Metab 2015; 13:e19511. [PMID: 25745494 PMCID: PMC4338645 DOI: 10.5812/ijem.19511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2014] [Revised: 07/13/2014] [Accepted: 08/03/2014] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Anti-mullerian hormone (AMH) levels reflect the number of small antral follicles in ovaries and expression changes of AMH and its receptor are suspected to be involved in the pathogenesis of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to evaluate gene expression of AMH and its receptor in immature and adult rats prenatally exposed to androgen excess. MATERIALS AND METHODS Six pregnant Wistar rats in the experimental group were treated by subcutaneous injection of 5 mg free testosterone on day 20 of pregnancy, while controls (n = 6) received only 500 mL of solvent. Female pups of each mother were randomly divided into three groups as day 0 (newborn), 10-day old and days 75-85 (adult). RNAs were extracted from ovarian tissues and relative expression levels for AMH and its receptor genes were measured using TaqMan Real-Time PCR. Serum AMH and testosterone levels were measured using ELISA method. RESULTS Relative AMH expression decreased in newborns, 10-day olds and adults (0.806, 0.443 and 0.809 fold, respectively). AMHR expression was higher in newborns and adults (1.432 and 1.057 fold, respectively), while it decreased by 0.263 fold in 10-day olds, although none of them were significant (P > 0.05). In addition, AMH levels were consistent with the results of gene expression. Testosterone hormone levels from 10 day-olds to adults were significantly increased in both study groups (P = 0.016). CONCLUSIONS While AMH receptor expression was higher in experimental rats, their serum concentrations of AMH were decreased. Further researches with greater sample sizes and measurement of bioactive forms of hormones are recommended to confirm the findings of this study.
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- Zahra Daneshian
- Department of Basic Sciences, Tehran Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, IR Iran
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- Reproductive Endocrinology Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Endocrine Research Center, Obesity Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
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- Reproductive Endocrinology Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
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- Biotechnology Research Centre, Department of Molecular Medicine, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, IR Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Endocrine Research Center, Obesity Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
- Corresponding author: Azita Zadeh Vakili, Cellular and Molecular Endocrine Research Center, Obesity Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran. Tel: +98-2122432500, Fax: +98-2122416264, E-mail:
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Farzadi L, Nouri M, Ghojazadeh M, Mohiti M, Aghadavod E. Evaluation of ovarian reserve after laparoscopic surgery in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome. Bioimpacts 2012; 2:167-70. [PMID: 23678455 DOI: 10.5681/bi.2012.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2012] [Revised: 06/19/2012] [Accepted: 06/21/2012] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Ovarian reserve depends on the size and quality of oocytes stored in ovary. Aging and some diseases reduce ovarian reserve, leading to decreased reproductive performance. Laparoscopic surgery is used to treat infertility in women with PCOS. The purpose of this study was measurement of ovarian reserve in patients with PCOS before and after laparoscopic surgery. METHODS In this study thirty infertile patients with PCOS that had not responded to initial treatment with drug were selected. We assessed the serum levels of anti-mullerian hormone, testosterone, luteinizing hormone (LH), and the number of antral follicles before laparoscopic surgery and 1 week, 3 and 6 months after the surgery. RESULTS The average amount of anti-mullerian hormone serum levels was 8.4±4.7 before laparoscopic surgery and 7.5±4.5, 7±4.5, and 7.7±4.4 ng/ml one week, 3 and 6 months after surgery, respectively. Serum levels of LH was 13.6±6.7 and 12.7±11.1 IU /ml (P=0.87) before surgery and 6 months after laparoscopy, respectively. Mean serum testosterone levels were 0.9±0.8, 0.8±0.9 ng/ml (P=0.86) before and after surgery. Annual reproductive rate was 26.7 percent in this population. CONCLUSION Laparoscopic ovarian puncture didn't change anti-mullerian hormone serum, testosterone and LH in women with PCOS and hence has no adverse effects on the ovarian reserve.
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- Laya Farzadi
- Women Reproductive Health Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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Sabetian S, Ardekani AM, Hodjat M, Akhondi MM, Soltanghoraee H, Amirjannati N, Lakpour N, Sadeghi MR. Comparing Seminal Plasma Biomarkers between Normospermic and Azoospermic Men. J Reprod Infertil 2010; 11:39-46. [PMID: 23926479 PMCID: PMC3719273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2009] [Accepted: 12/23/2009] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Azoospermia affects more than 10% - 15% of infertile male subjects attending infertilty clinics. At present, testicular biopsy is the golden standard procedure for evaluating spermatogenesis status in men with azoospermia. Semen collection and analysis is a non-invasive method and has proven to be valuable in the evaluation of spermatogenesis. Identification of seminal plasma markers with testicular or extra-testicular origins have a great value in predicting the prescence of sperm in testicular tissue and presumptive cause of azoospermia. The aim of this study was to find such markers by comparing the content of seminal plasma using different methods in normospermic and azoospermic men. MATERIALS AND METHODS Semen samples were collected from 200 men attending Avicenna Infertility Clinic (AIC) in Tehran, Iran. Semen samples were analysed according to WHO guidlines. The subjects were divided into two groups: normospermic (n = 100; group one) and azoospermic men (n = 100; group two) according to semen analysis results. Seminal plasma was separated by high speed centrifuagation and stored in -20° C. Four markers including fructose, neutral alpha glucosidase (NαG), inhibin B and anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) were measured in seminal plasma. Fructose and NαG were evaluated by spectrophotometry, while inhibin B and AMH were assessed by ELISA method. The spermatogenesis status in the azoospermic group was evaluated by histopathological method following testicular biopsy. RESULTS Fructose concentration showed no difference between the two groups. However, it was significantly correlated with sperm count (p < 0.01, r = -0.408). Seminal plasma inhibin B (OR: 1.01; 95%: CI: 1.005 - 1.016), AMH (OR: 1.63; 95% CI: 1.17 - 2.28) and NαG, (OR: 1.07; 95% CI: 1.04 - 1.1) levels were higher in normospermic subjects compared to azoospermic men. There were significant differences in inhibin B and AMH concentrations between the two groups based on the presence or absence of mature sperm in testicular biopsies (p < 0.01). Inhibin B concentration was positively correlated with sperm count in the normospermic group, however, NαG concentration correlated with sperm count of normospermic men (p < 0.01, r = 0.345) and the subjects' age in both groups. CONCLUSION Inhibin B and AMH were correlated with the presence of sperm in testicular tissue samples. According to non-specific changes in inhibin B and AMH concentrations, identification of more specific molecular markers in seminal plasma to definitely evaluate the status of spermatogenesis is recommended.
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- Soudabeh Sabetian
- Department of Biology, Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch, Tehran, Iran
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- Reproductive Biotechnology Research Center, Avicenna Research Institute, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Monoclonal Antibody Research Center, Avicenna Research Institute, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Reproductive Biotechnology Research Center, Avicenna Research Institute, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Reproductive Biotechnology Research Center, Avicenna Research Institute, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Reproductive Biotechnology Research Center, Avicenna Research Institute, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Reproductive Biotechnology Research Center, Avicenna Research Institute, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Reproductive Biotechnology Research Center, Avicenna Research Institute, ACECR, Tehran, Iran,Corresponding Author: Dr. Mohammad Reza Sadeghi, Reproductive Biotechnology Research Center, Avicenna Research Institute, ACECR, Tehran, Iran. E-mail:
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