Influence of Stress and Depression on the Immune System in Patients Evaluated in an Anti-aging Unit.

Background: There is compelling evidence pointing out that stress and depression produce a dramatic impact on human well-being mainly through impairing the regular function of the immune system and producing a low-chronic inflammation status that favors the occurrence of infections, metabolic diseases, and even cancer. The present work aims to evaluate the stress/depression levels of some patients treated in an antiaging unit and detect any potential relationship with their immune system status prior of the implementation of a physical/psychological program designed to prevent health deterioration.

Methods: We evaluated 48 patients (16 men and 32 women with a mean age of 55.

Anti-Müllerian hormone levels to predict oocyte maturity and embryo quality during controlled ovarian hyperstimulation.

Background: The aim of this study was to assess the correlation between controlled ovarian hyperstimulation (COH) outcome parameters and anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) serum levels during in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment in women with varying ovarian reserve levels.

Methods: Prospective study of 46 women undergoing GnRH-antagonist short protocol for IVF. Participants included women with low ovarian reserve (N.

Anti-Müllerian hormone dynamics during GNRH-antagonist short protocol for IVF/ICSI in women with varying ovarian reserve levels.

Background: Data on variations in anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) levels according to ovarian reserve are scant. The aim of this study was to investigate changes in AMH levels during controlled ovarian hyperstimulation with a GnRH-antagonist protocol for in vitro fertilization (IVF).

Methods: Prospective, observational study of 46 women.