Tag Archives: antral follicle count
08.31.2011
The Reproductive Life Cycle
Joseph A. Hill, III, M.D. Board-Certified in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
There are five reproductive stages in a woman’s reproductive life cycle. These include premenarche (before the first menstrual period) stage; the reproductive, premenopausal stage; the early menopausal transition stage; the late menopausal transition stage; and finally, menopause. There is no single test to determine reproductive potential, but the menstrual cycle pattern and hormone levels can [...]
07.06.2010
Ovarian Reserve
Joseph A. Hill, III, M.D. Board-Certified in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
“Ovarian Reserve” is a term referred by many infertility specialists to describe the size, quality and developmental potential of the eggs remaining in the ovary. As a woman age’s ovarian reserve diminishes and the chance of a chromosomal abnormal egg and thus the potential for miscarriage increases. As a result, older women are less likely [...]
