Ovarian endometrioma is associated with increased AMH levels
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Printed by Summary It is believed that endometriosis has significant damaging effect on ovarian reserve. With regards to the effect of endometrioma on AMH levels, currently available evidence provides conflicting views; ranging significantly lower AMH measurements in smaller studies, to no association between AMH and endometrioma in more robust studies (Uncu et. al. 2013, Hwu et. al. 2013, Streuli et. al. 2012).
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