Abstract

LONEGRO, N.; NAPOLI, N.; PESCE, R.  and  CHACON, C.. Recuento de folículos antrales como predictor de la respuesta ovárica. Rev. argent. radiol. [online]. 2016, vol.80, n.4, pp.252-257. ISSN 1852-9992.

Objective:To evalúate the relationship between the number of antral follicles under basal conditions and the number of oocytes retrieved after ovarían stimulation treatment, to establish the role of antral count follicles by ultrasonography as a predictor of ovarían response. Secondary objective: to assess the correlation of antral follicle count with the age of patients and the success of treatment. Materials and methods: This is a retrospective cohort study, between January and March 2015, assessing 40 women undergoing transvaginal ultrasonography guided follicular aspiration. Trans-vaginal ultrasonography follicle count was performed prior to antral follicles stimulation, (follicles measuring between 3 and 8 mm were taken into account), they also received hormonal stimulation, ultrasonography and hormonal monitoring blood until the follicle aspiration. Results: A strong inverse correlation between patient age and antral follicle count and a very strong inverse correlation between age and oocyte retrieval was observed. A very strong positive correlation between the antral follicle count and the number of oocytes retrieved in the transvaginal aspiration was also observed. The small number of patients limited the analysis linked to the success of treatment. Conclusion: The antral follicle count had significant associations with ovarían response and the number of oocytes retrieved. The antral follicles count by ultrasonography should be considerad the first choice of test of ovarían reserve because of its low cost, good performance and accessibility.

Keywords : Ultrasonography; Fertility; Ovarian follicle; Ovarian reserve.