Serum anti-mullerian hormone levels and age among Samoan women.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Serum AMH levels in adult women are part of the diagnostic criteria for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a condition with marked infertility and metabolic risks. Yet, little is known about AMH levels among women from ethnic minority populations, especially its associations with age and obesity. The objective is to describe the association of age and serum anti-mullerian hormone (AMH) among Samoan women, provide age specific AMH reference levels, and examine the associations of AMH with adiposity and reproductive factors.

Methods

A cross-sectional, retrospective study of a representative community-based sample from Samoa was conducted. 670 women with no known reproductive disorders, reproductive surgeries, or hormonal contraceptive use, age 25-51 years, were inclu

SUBMITTER: O'Brien G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11921511 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature