BACKGROUND In women, anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) is exclusively produced by
granulosa cells of ovarian follicles during the early stages of follicle development. After an …

BACKGROUND The early onset of menopause is associated with increased risks of
cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis. As a woman's circulating anti-Müllerian hormone …

Anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH), also called Müllerian inhibiting substance, was shown to be
synthesized by the ovary in the 1980s. This article reviews the main findings of the past 20 …

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in females, with
a high prevalence. The etiology of this heterogeneous condition remains obscure, and its …

Ovarian reserve is defined as the number of oocytes remaining in the ovary, or oocyte
quantity (oocyte number). Markers of ovarian reserve include hormone levels and …

Context: Endometriomas are mainly treated surgically. However, there has been concern
over the potential damaging effect of this surgery on ovarian reserve. Objective: The aim of …

Mammalian eggs (oocytes) are formed during fetal life and establish associations with
somatic cells to form primordial follicles that create a store of germ cells (the primordial pool) …

Menopause is the final step in the process referred to as ovarian ageing. The age related
decrease in follicle numbers dictates the onset of cycle irregularity and the final cessation of …

BACKGROUND Although ovarian reserve tests (ORTs) are frequently used prior to IVF
treatment for outcome prediction, their added predictive value is unclear. We assessed the …

Two major functions of the mammalian ovary are the production of germ cells (oocytes),
which allow continuation of the species, and the generation of bioactive molecules, primarily …