A Second Look at Egg Count Testing
Yesterday we
took a look at testing taking place in Illinois which may provide a more accurate assessment of a woman's egg count through the use of a blood test. The
Wall Street Journal also covered the topic this week with a report that's also worth taking a look at.
Some of the important points that this articles highlights include:
- The blood test measures the anti-mullerian hormone (AMH).
- The test has been used successfully in Europe for some time.
- The test is NOT currently FDA approved in the U.S.; testing is taking place now in 24 cities.
- Doctors believe that it's important to use this test in conjunction with existing methods instead of as a replacement for existing methods.
This is an interesting area of fertility treatment for women to stay updated about because it could make a difference to the way that fertility among older women is approached in the years to come.
Question of the Day: What is the reason that Europe has been quicker to adopt this fertility assessment tool than the U.S. has been?photo link
Posted by Kathryn on 4/24/2008 10:28:55 AM
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