Abstract 152

December 2022 in “ Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism ”

Apoorva Suran, Aasim Maldar, N. F. Shah, PH Chauhan

estrogen-progestin anti-Mullerian hormone testosterone polycystic ovary syndrome acne hirsutism hair fall hyperandrogenic symptoms CEP AMH PCOS

TLDR Six months of treatment improved PCOS symptoms and reduced AMH levels.

The study conducted at P D Hinduja Hospital in Mumbai investigated the effects of six months of combined estrogen-progestin (CEP) treatment on serum anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) and testosterone levels in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) patients. Out of 55 enrolled participants, 24 completed the treatment. Results showed a significant decrease in acne, hirsutism, hair fall, and mean serum AMH levels, indicating an improvement in hyperandrogenic symptoms. Although serum testosterone levels decreased, the change was not statistically significant. The study suggests that AMH could be a promising marker for disease activity in PCOS, but acknowledges the limitation of a small sample size, recommending further research.

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