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ArticleJournal of assisted reproduction and genetics2026

Fertility preservation in women with diminished ovarian reserve: evaluating the AMH criteria.

Maria Elisabetta Coccia, Benedetta Gabbrielli, Giulia Cutajar, Francesca Piazzini, Paolo Evangelisti, Laura Badolato, Patrizia Falcone, Rossella Fucci, Carlo Bulletti

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Maria Elisabetta CocciaDepartment of Biomedical, Experimental, and Clinical Sciences Mario Serio, University of Florence, Largo Brambilla, 3, 50134, Florence, Italy.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5294-129X
Benedetta GabbrielliDepartment of Biomedical, Experimental, and Clinical Sciences Mario Serio, University of Florence, Largo Brambilla, 3, 50134, Florence, Italy. gabbriellibenedetta@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0009-3059-9441
Giulia CutajarDepartment of Biomedical, Experimental, and Clinical Sciences Mario Serio, University of Florence, Largo Brambilla, 3, 50134, Florence, Italy.
Francesca PiazziniAssisted Reproductive Technology Centre, Careggi University Hospital, 50134, Florence, Italy.
Paolo EvangelistiAssisted Reproductive Technology Centre, Careggi University Hospital, 50134, Florence, Italy.
Laura BadolatoAssisted Reproductive Technology Centre, Careggi University Hospital, 50134, Florence, Italy.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4189-5969
Patrizia FalconeAssisted Reproductive Technology Centre, Careggi University Hospital, 50134, Florence, Italy.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8510-245X
Rossella FucciAssisted Reproductive Technology Centre, Careggi University Hospital, 50134, Florence, Italy.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8510-8883
Carlo BullettiDepartment of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8190-9387

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purposeDoes fertility preservation (FP) through oocyte cryopreservation provide realistic reproductive opportunities for diminished ovarian reserve (DOR)? Literature suggests cumulative live birth rates of 30-45% with 8-10 oocytes under 35 years old. Insufficient data exist to define whether DOR patients should be offered FP systematically.

methodsThis retrospective single-center study analyzed data from 304 women undergoing oocyte cryopreservation (January 2016-December 2024). Patients were stratified into cohort 1 (Anti-Müllerian hormone-AMH-≤ 0.5 ng/mL, n = 49) and cohort 2 (AMH > 0.5 ng/mL, n = 255). Primary outcomes included retrieved oocytes (RO) and vitrified oocytes (VO). Secondary outcome examined DuoStim results. Statistical analysis included correlation assessments, ANCOVA, and multiple linear regression.

resultsDOR patients achieved lower oocyte yields compared to cohort 2 (RO: 3.1 ± 2.3 vs. 9.0 ± 6.5; VO: 2.3 ± 1.9 vs. 7.4 ± 5.1; p < 0.001), despite higher gonadotropin doses. AMH strongly correlated with RO (ρ = 0.636, p < 0.001) and VO (ρ = 0.624, p < 0.001). Linear regression confirmed AMH (B = 1.151, p < 0.001) and age (B =  - 0.139, p = 0.002) as significant predictors of VO. In DuoStim subgroup, DOR patients achieved 3.3 ± 2.1 total VO compared to 6.9 ± 3.3 in cohort 2 (p = 0.001).

conclusionDOR patients achieve oocyte yields substantially below thresholds associated with reasonable live birth rates, raising concerns regarding FP efficacy. These findings highlight the need for personalized counseling that considers individual patient characteristics and provides evidence-based, realistic expectations for FP. A revision of current AMH thresholds may improve patient selection and cost-effectiveness of FP programs. Younger DOR patients may benefit from oocyte cryopreservation for FP, emphasizing the importance of age stratification.

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Anti-Mullerian HormoneFertility PreservationOocytesOvarian ReserveAdultBirth RateCryopreservationFemaleFertilization in VitroHumansLive BirthOocyte RetrievalPregnancyPregnancy RateRetrospective StudiesAnti-Mullerian HormoneDiminished ovarian reserveDuoStimOocyte cryopreservationOvarian stimulationReproductive planningVitrification

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