FSH is a limiting factor
Hazout, A.
Journal de Gynecologie Obstetrique et Biologie de la Reproduction 34(7 Part 2): 5s24-5s26
2005
ISSN/ISBN: 0368-2315 PMID: 16340900 Document Number: 590847
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.