[Anti-Müllerian hormone levels as a predictor of ovarian reserve in systemic lupus erythematosus patients: a review]

Abstract

The anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) is secreted from granulosa cells of growing ovarian follicles and appears to be the best endocrine marker capable of estimating ovarian reserve. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease that predominantly affects women of reproductive age and may negatively affect their fertility due to disease activity and the treatments used. Recently, several studies assessed AMH levels to understand the real impact of SLE and its treatment on fertility.

Keywords: Anti‐Müllerian hormone; Hormônio anti‐Mülleriano; Lúpus eritematoso sistêmico; Ovarian reserve; Reserva ovariana; Systemic lupus erythematosus.