objective: basal fsh levels reflect ovarian response and more formed embryos. we investigated a reliable fsh range to retrieve more oocytes and embryos. materials and methods: two hundred patients in art cycles underwent this study from apr 2007 to sep 2008. patients were divided in three groups based on value of fsh: group a≤8 iu/ml, 8 iu/ml < group b≤10 iu/ml, group c>10 iu/ml and results of ...

BACKGROUND To assess the changes in phenotypes and endocrine profiles of women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) with advancing age. METHODS In a cross-sectional study conducted at a private tertiary fertility clinical and research center we identified anonymized electronic records of 37 women who had presented with a prior diagnosis of PCOS. They were stratified as younger (<35 years) an...

STUDY QUESTION Is hemostasis by hemostatic sealant superior to that achieved by bipolar coagulation in preserving ovarian reserve in patients undergoing laparoscopic ovarian cystectomy? SUMMARY ANSWER Post-operative ovarian reserve, determined by serial serum anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) levels, was significantly less diminished after ovarian hemostasis when hemostatic sealant was used rather...