Elevated follicular fluid 17-hydroxyprogesterone and cortisone are associated with higher live birth rates in PCOS patients undergoing IVF/ICSI: a prospective cohort study
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is characterized by hyperandrogenism and complex metabolic disturbances that often compromise in vitro fertilization (IVF) outcomes. These systemic imbalances directly alter the follicular fluid (FF) steroid microenvironment, which is crucial for oocyte competence. However, the ex...