Ovarian reserve in women with cystic fibrosis: is this a cause of sub-fertility?

ABSTRACT:

Background

Over the past two decades, increasing number of people with cystic fibrosis (CF) survive into adulthood. Compared to the general population, sub-fertility is an obstacle for many women with CF (wwCF). Decreased ovarian reserve has been proposed as a possible cause, but limited data is available to support this. The aim of this study was to evaluate the ovarian reserve in wwCF and to correlate this with patients' demographic and clinical data.

Methods

Reproductive-aged wwCF were enrolled during their routine medical appointments. Assessment included Anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) levels, routine blood tests and antral follicular count (AFC) evaluation. Additionally, demographic, and clinical information were collected.

Results

A total of wenty-three wwCF were

SUBMITTER: Cohen-Cymberknoh M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10375728 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature