Serum anti-Mullerian hormone and homocysteine in premenopausal females with and without cardiovascular disease

Authors

  • Huma Khan Undergraduate, NKP SIMS and RC, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
  • Madhur M. Gupta Department of Biochemistry, NKP SIMS and RC, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20190271

Keywords:

Anti-Mullerian hormone, Cardiovascular disease, Homocysteine, Pre-menopause

Abstract

Background: The objective of this study is to assess the association of anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) and homocysteine (Hcy) levels in premenopausal females with and without cardiovascular disease.

Methods: A case control study was conducted in premenopausal, menopausal and normal fertile females (n=30) with and without cardiovascular disease in a tertiary care hospital and research centre in central India. Fasting sample obtained was assessed for AMH and Hcy levels. Results were compared and data was analyzed.

Results: The levels of AMH and Hcy were significantly altered in premenopausal and menopausal females as compared to normal fertile females. Moreover, there was a weak correlation when intergroup comparison was made between the parameters in females with and without cardiovascular disease.

Conclusions: A prospective study with a larger sample size to assess levels of AMH need to be performed to provide insight in premenopausal females for the early detection cardiovascular disease.

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2019-01-25

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