BACKGROUNDThe identification of polymorphisms associated with a disease can help to elucidate its pathogenesis, and this knowledge can be used to improve prognosis for women with a particular disorder, such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Since an altered response to ovarian stimulation is also a characteristic of the disease, further knowledge about its aetiology could help in defining the parameters that determine the response of an individual to ovarian stimulation.METHODSPubMed and EMBASE databases were systematically searched for gene association studies published until the end of August 2007, using search criteria relevant to PCOS and ovarian response to stimulation. Data from additional papers identified through hand searches were also included; 139 publications were reviewed.RESULTSSeveral genes involved in ovarian function and metabolism are associated with increased susceptibility to PCOS, but none is strong enough to correlate alone with susceptibility to the disease, or response to therapy. A single-nucleotide polymorphism in exon 10 of the FSH receptor (FSHR) gene, FSHR p.N680S, was consistently identified as having a significant association with ovarian response to FSH.CONCLUSIONSNo consistent association between gene polymorphism and PCOS could be identified. The FSHR gene may play a significant role in the success of ovarian stimulation, and can be used as a marker to predict differences in FSHR function and ovarian response to FSH. Genotyping the FSHR p.N680S polymorphism may provide a means of identifying a population of poor responders before in vitro fertilization procedures are initiated.

Functional genetic polymorphisms and female reproductive disorders. Part I – Polycystic ovary syndrome and ovarian response / Simoni, Manuela; Tempfer, Cb; Destenaves, B; Fauser, Bcjm. - In: HUMAN REPRODUCTION UPDATE. - ISSN 1355-4786. - ELETTRONICO. - 14:(2008), pp. 459-484. [10.1093/humupd/dmn024]

Functional genetic polymorphisms and female reproductive disorders. Part I – Polycystic ovary syndrome and ovarian response.

SIMONI, Manuela;
2008

Abstract

BACKGROUNDThe identification of polymorphisms associated with a disease can help to elucidate its pathogenesis, and this knowledge can be used to improve prognosis for women with a particular disorder, such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Since an altered response to ovarian stimulation is also a characteristic of the disease, further knowledge about its aetiology could help in defining the parameters that determine the response of an individual to ovarian stimulation.METHODSPubMed and EMBASE databases were systematically searched for gene association studies published until the end of August 2007, using search criteria relevant to PCOS and ovarian response to stimulation. Data from additional papers identified through hand searches were also included; 139 publications were reviewed.RESULTSSeveral genes involved in ovarian function and metabolism are associated with increased susceptibility to PCOS, but none is strong enough to correlate alone with susceptibility to the disease, or response to therapy. A single-nucleotide polymorphism in exon 10 of the FSH receptor (FSHR) gene, FSHR p.N680S, was consistently identified as having a significant association with ovarian response to FSH.CONCLUSIONSNo consistent association between gene polymorphism and PCOS could be identified. The FSHR gene may play a significant role in the success of ovarian stimulation, and can be used as a marker to predict differences in FSHR function and ovarian response to FSH. Genotyping the FSHR p.N680S polymorphism may provide a means of identifying a population of poor responders before in vitro fertilization procedures are initiated.
2008
14
459
484
Functional genetic polymorphisms and female reproductive disorders. Part I – Polycystic ovary syndrome and ovarian response / Simoni, Manuela; Tempfer, Cb; Destenaves, B; Fauser, Bcjm. - In: HUMAN REPRODUCTION UPDATE. - ISSN 1355-4786. - ELETTRONICO. - 14:(2008), pp. 459-484. [10.1093/humupd/dmn024]
Simoni, Manuela; Tempfer, Cb; Destenaves, B; Fauser, Bcjm
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