Potential Mechanisms for Racial and Ethnic Differences in Antimüllerian Hormone and Ovarian Reserve
Joint Authors
Source
International Journal of Endocrinology
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-11-21
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Accumulating evidence suggests that reproductive potential and function may be different across racial and ethnic groups.
Racial differences have been demonstrated in pubertal timing, infertility, outcomes after assisted reproductive technology (ART) treatment, and reproductive aging.
Recently, racial differences have also been described in serum antimüllerian hormone (AMH), a sensitive biomarker of ovarian reserve, supporting the notion that ovarian reserve differs between racial/ethnic groups.
The existence of such racial/ethnic differences in ovarian reserve, as reflected by AMH, may have important clinical implications for reproductive endocrinologists.
However, the mechanisms which may underlie such racial differences in ovarian reserve are unclear.
Various genetic factors and environmental factors such as obesity, smoking, and vitamin D deficiency which have been shown to correlate with serum AMH levels and also display significant racial/ethnic variations are discussed in this review.
Improving our understanding of racial differences in ovarian reserve and their underlying causes may be essential for infertility treatment in minority women and lead to better reproductive planning, improved treatment outcomes, and timely interventions which may prolong reproductive lifespan in these women.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Tal, Reshef& Seifer, David B.. 2013. Potential Mechanisms for Racial and Ethnic Differences in Antimüllerian Hormone and Ovarian Reserve. International Journal of Endocrinology،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-500608
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Tal, Reshef& Seifer, David B.. Potential Mechanisms for Racial and Ethnic Differences in Antimüllerian Hormone and Ovarian Reserve. International Journal of Endocrinology No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-500608
American Medical Association (AMA)
Tal, Reshef& Seifer, David B.. Potential Mechanisms for Racial and Ethnic Differences in Antimüllerian Hormone and Ovarian Reserve. International Journal of Endocrinology. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-500608
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-500608