Influence of ovarian cysts on ovarian reserve and fertility: A case-control study

Hasmik Bareghamyan, Armine Chopikyan, Marine Petrosyan, Nune Shahverdyan, Armine Harutyunyan
International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics · 2023 · vol. 165(2) , pp. 424–430 · doi:10.1002/ijgo.15284 · PMID:38059670 · W4389453185
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This case-control study found that benign ovarian cysts over 5cm and cystectomy significantly decrease ovarian reserve markers AMH and AFC in adolescent females after six months.

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OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of having an ovarian cyst and undergoing cystectomy on the expression of ovarian reserve markers among adolescent females who live in Armenia. METHODS: We conducted a prospective case-control study. Cases were arranged into two groups. The postoperative group (POG) included those who underwent unilateral ovarian cystectomy, and those in the benign ovarian cyst group (BOCG) had complex ovarian cysts with a diameter of 5 cm or more. Adolescents without ovarian pathologies were included in the reference group (RFG). Levels of anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) and follicular stimulating hormone (FSH) were measured, and an ultrasound investigation of antral follicular count (AFC) was also done. RESULTS: Mean differences between baseline and 6-month follow-up levels of AMH, AFC significantly decreased in both the POG and BOCG compared to the RFG. However, the decrease was more significant in the POG: a decrease of 0.86 ng/mL for AMH and 3.11 ng/mL for AFC versus decreasing by 0.61 ng/mL for AMH and 1.68 ng/mL for AFC. Meanwhile, in the BOCG, 6-month FSH levels did not show any significant changes compared to the baseline measurement. In comparison with the reference group, there was a significant decrease in the levels of AMH and AFC among participants who had endometriomas and cystadenomas. CONCLUSION: Benign ovarian cysts 5 cm or more in diameter, as well as cystectomy, statistically affect OR after 6 months. Therefore, adolescents with ovarian cyst or cystectomy need individualized support to maintain reproductive age fertility.

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Laparoscopy Laparoscopy Laparoscopy Laparoscopy Laparoscopy Ovarian Cysts Ovarian Cysts Ovarian Cysts Ovarian Cysts Ovarian Cysts Ovarian Cysts Ovarian Reserve Ovarian Reserve Ovarian Reserve

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