Synopsis A recent study demonstrated that women with low levels of Antimüllerian hormone (≤ 0.4 ng/mL) are at an increased risk of miscarriage. This week's ' MED FACT ' discusses a study from the Journal ‘Fertility and Sterility, “Antimüllerian hormone as a risk factor for miscarriage in naturally conceived pregnancies”. Authors: Brianna M. Lyttle Schumacher et al.
Key Takeaways: AMH levels are inversely associated with the risk of miscarriage. Objective: Study: Patients: To determine the association between Antim ü llerian hormone (AMH), a measure of ovarian reserve, and miscarriage among naturally conceived pregnancies Prospective cohort study 533 What Was The Need For This Study? Markers of ovarian reserve, including both serum and ultrasound modalities, have been well studied in infertile populations and have proven to be efficacious in the quantitative assessment of ovarian…
