Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: Reproductive aging amongst females is driven by ovarian aging and articulated as a reduction in both the quantity and quality of primordial ovarian follicles . The chronological age range at which menopause occurs is suggestive that reproductive aging is variable amongst females, and indicates that age is not the single factor reflecting the females’ reproductive potential. The present study was conducted with the aim to determine the responsible factors affecting antral follicles among women in known populations group. Materials and methods: The present cross sectional study was conducted in the private hospital over a period of 7 months. Total 50 Females between 20- 50 years of age with regular menstrual bleeding were included in the study. Endocavitary probe was used to perform the ultrasound examination of the ovaries. The count of follicles began from the outer margin to the opposite side. Round / oval structures 2-10 mm in size were regarded as follicles. Student t test was used to compare the results. Probability value of less than 0.05 was considered as significant. Results: The present study enrolled 50 females between the age group of 20-50 years. . The mean follicle count amongst obese subjects was 11.2+/-3.1. The mean follicle count amongst overweight subjects was 10.2+/-4.2. The mean follicle count amongst normal subjects was 13.87+/-9.22. Between 20-25 years of age, the mean antral follicle count was 14.6+/-4.2. Between 26-30 years of age, the mean antral follicle count was 14.4+/- 4.9. Conclusion: From the present study we can conclude that age is an important factor affecting the antral follicle count. Key words: Endocrine markers; ovarian follicles; chronological age