Authors' response for "antral follicle count in clinical practice: analyzing clinical relevance"

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作者
Grow, Daniel R. [1 ]
Hsu, Albert [1 ]
机构
[1] Baystate Med Ctr, Springfield, MA USA
关键词
Antral follicle count; AFC; IVF; ovarian response; pregnancy; IVF cancellation rate; miscarriage; low responder; IN-VITRO FERTILIZATION; OVARIAN RESPONSE; PREDICTION; PREGNANCY; RESERVE;
D O I
10.1016/j.fertnstert.2010.11.053
中图分类号
R71 [妇产科学];
学科分类号
100211 ;
摘要
We must not be so restrictive in our practices as to disallow patients the opportunity of genetic parenthood by refusing them IVF simply because of a low antral follicle count. (Fertil Steril (R) 2011;95:484-5. (C)2011 by American Society for Reproductive Medicine.)
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页码:484 / 485
页数:2
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