Poor response to ovulation induction is a stronger predictor of early menopause than elevated basal FSH: a life table analysis

R Lawson, T El-Toukhy, A Kassab, A Taylor, P Braude, J Parsons, P Seed

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Abstract

BACKGROUND: During the course of assisted reproduction treatment, a number of women exhibit a 'poor response' to ovulation induction, or demonstrate an elevated basal FSH level (greater than or equal to10 IU/l) at a young age. We sought to determine whether these women are at increased risk of early menopause and poor reproductive performance. METHODS: A retrospective cohort study included 118 'poor responders' with normal basal FSH level (
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)527 - 533
Number of pages7
JournalHuman Reproduction
Volume18
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Mar 2003

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