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GlossaryAntral Follicle Count (AFC)

measure of small ovarian follicles to assess fertility potential

Antral Follicle Count (AFC) is a measure of the number of small follicles within the ovaries, typically assessed via transvaginal ultrasound. These follicles are in an early stage of development and their count is used to estimate a woman's ovarian reserve, which can be important for fertility assessments and treatments.

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The Prevalence of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in a Normal Population According to the Rotterdam Criteria Versus Revised Criteria Including Anti-Mullerian Hormone

research The Prevalence of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in a Normal Population According to the Rotterdam Criteria Versus Revised Criteria Including Anti-Mullerian Hormone

221 citations, January 2014 in “Human Reproduction”

Adding anti-Müllerian hormone to PCOS criteria lowers the number of women diagnosed.

research Evaluation of Ovarian Reserve and Function in Female Patients Treated with Oral Isotretinoin for Severe Acne: An Exploratory Study

13 citations, March 2014 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology”

Oral isotretinoin for severe acne can change hormone levels but does not significantly affect ovarian function.

research Androgen Receptor CAG Repeat Length Is Associated With Ovarian Reserve But Not With Ovarian Response

7 citations, July 2014 in “Reproductive Biomedicine Online”

The length of CAG repeats in the androgen receptor gene is linked to ovarian reserve but does not affect how the ovaries respond to stimulation.

$Successful Response to a Combination of Intralesional Methotrexate and Fractional CO2 Laser in Refractory Alopecia Areata: Case Report$

research Successful Response to a Combination of Intralesional Methotrexate and Fractional CO2 Laser in Refractory Alopecia Areata: Case Report

2 citations, January 2022 in “Skin appendage disorders”

A combination of methotrexate injections and CO2 laser treatment led to complete hair regrowth in two patients with hard-to-treat alopecia.

research The Relationship Between Serum Levels of Anti-Mullerian Hormone and Body Mass Index in Adolescents With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

1 citations, January 2020

AMH levels in adolescents with PCOS are not affected by their weight.

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