Androstenedione response to recombinant human FSH is the most valid predictor of the number of selected follicles in polycystic ovarian syndrome: (a case-control study)

Table 3 Correlation of A₄ parameters with cycle outcome parameters in Group I (Control Group)

R ^a	Primary A₄	increase A₄%^b	Max A₄	A₄ AUC
Foll 12-16^d	NS	0.36^γ	NS	NS
Foll >16^c	NS	NS	NS	NS
Maximum E₂	NS	0.43^γ	NS	NS
Total Foll ^e Selected	NS	0.32 ^γ	NS	NS

E₂ = Estradiol; A₄ = Androstenedione; AUC = Area under the curve; Foll = Number of follicles
^γ P < 0.005
^aPearson Correlation constant
^bPercentage rise in the A₄ level
^cnumber of follicles >16 mm
^dnumber of follicles 12-16 mm
^enumber of follicles >12 mm

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