Assessment of theca cell function prior to controlled ovarian stimulation: the predictive value of serum basal/stimulated steroid levels
Author(s) -
JeanNoël Hugues,
L. Théron-Gérard,
Christiane Coussieu,
Maud Pasquier,
Didier Dewailly,
Isabelle CédrinDurnerin
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
human reproduction
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.446
H-Index - 226
eISSN - 1460-2350
pISSN - 0268-1161
DOI - 10.1093/humrep/dep378
Subject(s) - endocrinology , medicine , antral follicle , follicle stimulating hormone , androgen , testosterone (patch) , anti müllerian hormone , follicular phase , luteinizing hormone , ovarian follicle , ovary , ovarian reserve , biology , hormone , infertility , pregnancy , genetics
Serum androgen levels correlate with ovarian sensitivity to follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) but in practice, standard baseline serum testosterone (T) levels prior to in-vitro fertilization (IVF) may not be the most appropriate marker for determination.
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