The association between anti-M  llerian hormone and IVF-ICSI outcome in poor responder XXXX performing long protocol.

@entity1 @entity249 @entity248
PURPOSE OF INVESTIGATION: Ovarian reserve reflects the capacity of the ovaries for a successful pregnancy. Anti-M  llerian hormone ( @entity248 ) could be a useful marker to predict ovarian reserve and to adjust controlled ovarian stimulation. The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between @entity248 and intracytoplasmic sperm injection-in vitro fertilization (IVF-ICSI) outcome in poor responder @entity1 . MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study was conducted prospectively for a period of 12 months. Inclusion criteria were FSH value > 15 iu/l or antral follicle number < 4, on the 2nd day of cycle. All @entity1 underwent GnRH agonist stimulation with long protocol. Serum @entity248 levels were measured in the treatment cycle just before the stimulation. After the treatment, @entity1 who were pregnant formed the study group and @entity1 who were not pregnant formed the control group. Serum @entity248 level was the main outcome measure. RESULTS: The study and control group consisted of 34 and 70 @entity1 , respectively. No significant difference was found in duration of @entity249 , antral follicular count, basal E2 and FSH levels. The mean serum @entity248 level was significantly higher in study group (p = 0.005). The retrieved oocyte number, metaphase 2 oocyte number, and fertilization rate were also significantly higher in the study group. DISCUSSION: Evaluation of serum @entity248 seems to be a useful marker to predict IVF-ICSI outcome in poor responder @entity1 .
