Positive correlation between latent female genital tuberculosis and low anti-mullerian hormone levels in young individuals
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20232280Keywords:
Anti-Mullerian hormone, Genital tuberculosis, In vitro fertilization, Ovarian reserve test, Polymerase chain reactionAbstract
Background: The female vaginal tract is likely getting more like to be latently affected by tuberculosis today. By using typical tests like animal vaccinations, culture, and histology, this participation is challenging to diagnose. Some researchers have investigated the tubercular disease’s ovarian affliction bacteria, but further research is needed on hormonal affection. In those circumstances, evaluating anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) is used to gauge how well the ovaries are functioning.
Methods: 200 patients who visited Janm IVF Centre, Bhagalpur within a year with clinically relevant indications verified infertility were intended for in vitro fertilization. 180 of these individuals who met the criteria for inclusion were recommended to have a PCR (polymerase chain reaction) and as a standard examination of their ovarian function to estimate the hormone test. A control group of 105 fertile individuals was also included.
Results: Out of the 180 subjects, 50 (44.46%) were not detected by PCR, while 130 (55.54%) were. A statistically significant difference has been found between the AMH levels in the PCR-positive group and the PCR-negative and fertile group.
Conclusions: Infertility can result from tubercular involvement of the reproductive tract because it reduces AMH secretion and ovarian reserve.
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