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Hormones
Diagnostic properties of serum anti-Mullerian hormone levels studied
October 6th, 2005
The diagnostic properties of serum anti-Mullerian hormone levels were studied by researchers in Finland. "Anti-Miillerian hormone (AMH) is secreted by granulosa cells of ovarian early developing follicles and its serum levels have been shown to correlate with small antral follicle number. Since the pronounced androgen secretion from follicles/stroma in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) remains until late reproductive age, and since AMH reflects the number of antral follicles," investigators at Oulu University Hospital determined "it was of interest to study the possible age-related relationship between AMH, androgens and follicle number in women with PCOS and...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-10-06)
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