A retrospective review of the relation of ovarian volume measured by transvaginal ultrasound and perimenopausal transition to menopause.

Author: Angelina Rieska SUCIPTO-ALFAN ; Brenda Bernadette P. BAUTISTA-ZAMORA
Publication Type:Journal Article, Original
MeSH: Human; Ovary; Menstrual Cycle; Menstruation; Menopause; Reproduction
From: Philippine Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2011;35(1):1-8
CountryPhilippines
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE: To determine the relation of ovarian volume measured by transvaginal ultrasound and perimenopausal transition to menopause.
METHODOLOGY: This was a retrospective cohort review of all transvaginal ultrasound measurements of ovarian volume among reproductive-aged non-pregnant women. Details on their age and menstrual cycle were obtained and menstrual pattern categorized as regular, irregular, less than 1 year of menopause or menopause.
RESULTS: A total of 301 patients were included with a mean age of 45.1 ± 8.84 years. There was a significant decrease in mean volume of either ovary as age of the patient advanced. The ovarian volume dropped significantly between the age category of 30s and 50s (P