Evaluation of Ovarian Reserve in Assisted Reproductive Facilities; Biochemical and Other Alternatives: Pros and Cons-A Review Article
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2017
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Faculty of Medical Laboratory sciences, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria
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The precarious rate of infertility has become a global issue. The social and psychological stresses attached to the problem of not having a fruit of womb have necessitated the establishment of assisted reproductive facilities within and outside Nigeria. Most of these Centers are privately owned while very few of them belonging to government. The need for the knowledge or idea of ovarian reserve in female clients of fertility centers is very crucial as it will not only tell the suitability of the client for the procedure but also assist in determining the drugs required for stimulation and the protocol required in a particular client. Various methods are being used in evaluation of ovarian reserve in assisted reproductive facilities some of which are biochemical, ultrasonographic, histopathologic and combined in nature and form. This review article is on evaluation of ovarian reserve in assisted reproductive facilities; biochemical and other alternatives as well as their pros and cons. It was essentially based on literatures and research works written in English
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evaluation, ovarian reserve, assisted reproduction facilities