[Ovarian volume as a predictive factor of ovarian reserve in response to exogenous stimulation with gonadotropins and its correlation with ovum/embryo development in FIVTE/ICSI results].
The evaluation of ovarian reserve in regard to the exogenous response elicited by gonadotropines is directly related to the interconnection of diverse intrafollicular factors involved in ovum components, and thus, to a better embryonic development, which will be reflected in the pregnancy ratios of assisted reproduction programs. A series of markers have been proposed in order to dynamically evaluate the ovarian response: hormone determinations (FSH, E2, FSH:LH index), biochemical factors (inhibine-B), intrafolicular (cytokines, leptin), neuromodulators (GNRH test), and so forth. However, none has shown a specific sensitivity in order to accurately determine the best treatment depending on the values they provide.


OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the capacity of ovarian response on the basis of ovarian volume determination. Two groups of patients were studied: group 1 (n = 19) with a basal ovarian volume smaller than 3 cm3, and group 2 (n = 21), those with a volume greater than 3 cm3. Patients in group 2 showed a better response to ovarian stimulation, as well as the collection of better quality ovarian, increased fertilization, segmentation and pregnancy ratios and a lower cancellation index as compared to group 1. It can be concluded that patients with an ovarian volume lower than 3 cm3 on the day before the stimulation will present a poor response to exogenous gonadotropins, thus, this variable must be considered as a marker of ovarian follicular response.
Kably Ambe
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Carballo Mondragón
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García Benítez
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Barroso Villa
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D006063:Chorionic Gonadotropin / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004958:Estradiol / Q000378:metabolism; D005260:Female; D005307:Fertilization in Vitro; D005640:Follicle Stimulating Hormone / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D010053:Ovary / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000187:drug effects / Q000378:metabolism; D010062:Ovulation Induction; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D011379:Prognosis; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012016:Reference Values
D006063:Chorionic Gonadotropin; D004958:Estradiol; D005640:Follicle Stimulating Hormone