title: [FSH is a limiting factor].
abstract: FSH concentrations obtained early in the follicular phase is a good predictive factor of ovarian response for assisted reproductive treatment. Nevertheless, FSH levels should be correlated with estradiol levels, antral follicle count and patient age. A history of elevated basal FSH levels in patients under the age of 40 years predicts a lower oocyte yield in IVF cycles but does not translate to either lower pregnancy or implantation rates. In women with uncertain ovarian function, antral follicle count and serum antimullerian hormone/mullerian-inhibiting substance appear to be more discriminatory markers of assisted reproductive technology outcome.
authors.affiliation: Unités AMP CH. Paris VII et Eylau-La Muette, France.
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authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Hazout
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D005260:Female; D005640:Follicle Stimulating Hormone / Q000097:blood*; D006801:Humans; D007246:Infertility / Q000097:blood* / Q000628:therapy; D011247:Pregnancy; D018873:Pregnancy Rate; D027724:Reproductive Techniques, Assisted
chemical_list: D005640:Follicle Stimulating Hormone