Infertility: ovarian reserve: practice question

A OBG question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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OBG · Infertility: ovarian reserve

Sample item

Which test best reflects ovarian reserve and is independent of the day of the menstrual cycle?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Anti-Mullerian hormone

AMH is secreted by small antral and preantral follicles and correlates with the antral follicle count. It predicts response to stimulation. Raised AMH is seen in PCOS and low AMH in diminished reserve.

Option by option

  • A. Oestradiol on day 10

    Oestradiol varies through the cycle.

  • B. Day 21 progesterone

    Progesterone checks ovulation.

  • C. Prolactin

    Prolactin checks hyperprolactinaemia.

  • D. Anti-Mullerian hormone (correct)

    Correct. AMH is stable through the cycle.

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What is the answer to this OBG question?

The best answer is D, Anti-Mullerian hormone. AMH is secreted by small antral and preantral follicles and correlates with the antral follicle count.

Why is "Oestradiol on day 10" not the answer?

Oestradiol varies through the cycle.

Why is "Day 21 progesterone" not the answer?

Progesterone checks ovulation.

Why is "Prolactin" not the answer?

Prolactin checks hyperprolactinaemia.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Infertility: ovarian reserve in OBG. It predicts response to stimulation. Raised AMH is seen in PCOS and low AMH in diminished reserve.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Infertility: ovarian reserve?

Learn management algorithms as steps: PPH, eclampsia, ectopic pregnancy. Then use the flashcards and the other OBG questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.