Over the past few decades the popularity of in-home medical tests have increased. The first was the home pregnancy test which became enormously popular. For women, this was followed by ovulation tests and fertility monitors. Recently a number of tests of male and female “fertility” have appeared on the market. But are they worth the expense and is the information …
A new study published in the journal, Human Reproduction, shows that latent genital tuberculosis (TB) can cause a decline in a woman’s egg count. While other studies have shown a that genital tuberculosis can cause tubal and uterine factor infertility, this is the first study to show a relationship between latent tuberculosis and low egg reserve.
The study was …
We always worry when a patient in her late 30’s or early 40’s has biomarkers such as early-follicular-phase serum antimullerian hormone (AMH), serum and urinary follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and serum inhibin B indicating a low ovarian reserve. But for some a new study indicates that low ovarian reserve may not indicate a problem conceiving.
Lab tests showing that women have …
An article on the NPR blog claims that ovarian reserve testing is not always a reliable indicator of whether a woman needs to freeze her eggs.
The article claims: Women concerned about their fertility can use a test to help decide whether they should freeze their eggs now or whether they still have time to have a baby.
But this …
No, according to a recent study reported in the Washington Post.
Taking birth control pills may make women’s eggs seem old, at least as measured by two tests of fertility. In younger women taking the pill, hormone levels associated with the ability to make mature, healthy eggs are more like those of older women than they are like the …
Here’s an interesting concept if you’re not ready to conceive yet. In an article at Stl.com, David Elan Simckes, M.D suggests that you create your “fertility profile.” He says, “Women only have a finite number of eggs and their numbers drop steadily from the time a girl is born. By age 30, 10 percent of women will meet the …
This is one of a series of news items from abstracts of studies presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine as complied by Dr. David Meldrum, Scientific Director of Reproductive Partners. We appreciate the enormous amount of work it takes to compile and comment on these abstracts.
When a woman over 4o is considering …
I don't believe it, but according to a study performed by scientists from the Universities of St. Andrews, Edinburgh and Glasgow has determined what the normal range of AMH (anti-Mullerian Hormone) levels are – this hormone reflects how active the ovaries are across a woman's lifespan.
The investigators say their findings should help younger females find out whether their menopause …
According to s new study reported in Science Daily, AMH (anti-Mullerian Hormone) has been shown to be of predictive value in determining the response of IVF patients to various stimulation protocols.
According to the study to be printed next month in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and reported online, AMH is made by small follicles in the …
This is one of a series of news items from abstracts of studies presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine as complied by Dr. David Meldrum, Scientific Director of Reproductive Partners. We appreciate the enormous amount of work it takes to compile and comment on these abstracts.
AMH, anti-mullerian hormone fertility testing may …
