If the woman has regular cycles, requesting the Antimullerian Hormone is enough for us to know how her ovarian reserve is. However, if the cycles are irregular, we will need to request other hormones such as FSH, LH, estradiol, or prolactin to know the cause: polycystic ovary syndrome, menopause, hyperprolactinemia, etc. In all cases, we will also ask for thyroid hormones, as it is important to check that the levels are normal for fertility and pregnancy.
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Elena Santiago Romero
M.D.
Bachelor's Degree in Medicine and Surgery from the Autonomous University of Madrid. Master's Degree in Human Reproduction from the King Juan Carlos University and the Valencian Infertility Institute (IVI). Several years of experience as a gynecologist specializing in Reproductive Medicine.
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