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SUBMITTER: Goldrat O
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6318989 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Goldrat Oranite O Van Den Steen Geraldine G Gonzalez-Merino Eric E Dechène Julie J Gervy Christine C Delbaere Anne A Devreker Fabienne F De Maertelaer Viviane V Demeestere Isabelle I
Reproductive biology and endocrinology : RB&E 20190103 1
<h4>Background</h4>Fertility preservation (FP) protocols in case of breast cancer (BC) include mature oocyte cryopreservation following letrozole associated controlled ovarian hyperstimulation (Let-COH). To date, the impact of Let-COH on the follicular microenvironment has been poorly investigated, although a high androgen/estrogen ratio was previously associated with low oocyte quality.<h4>Methods</h4>In this prospective study, follicular fluid (FF) steroid levels (estradiol, testosterone, prog ...[more]