Open AccessSerum inhibin B in polycystic ovary syndrome as a potential marker of ovarian dysfunction
Author(s) -
Aleksandar Ćetković
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
srpski arhiv za celokupno lekarstvo
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.135
H-Index - 17
eISSN - 2406-0895
pISSN - 0370-8179
DOI - 10.2298/sarh0808379c
Subject(s) - medicine , anovulation , polycystic ovary , hyperandrogenism , endocrinology , endocrine system , infertility , antral follicle , ovary , menstrual cycle , hormone , insulin resistance , insulin , pregnancy , biology , genetics
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common causes of anovulation, infertility and hyperandrogenism, and the prevalence of this condition in women of reproductive is 5-10%. The growth of early ovarian antral follicles is arrested and dominant follicle selection is disturbed in this syndrome.