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Abstract Ovarian reserve is defined as the functional potential of the ovary, and reflects the number of the follicles left in the ovary at any given time In the past two decades, serum anti Mullerian hormone AMH), day 3 FSH, E2, and inhibin B levels have been proposed as markers of ovarian reserve. However, inhibin B, FSH, and E2 levels are all involved in the pituitary-ovarian axis negative feedback that great variations are observed during menstrual cycle.. Recently, it has been shown that the serum anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) may be a valuable marker of the ovarian reserve, which is menstrual cycle-independent and is unaffected by the use of oral contraceptive pills or gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists. AMH has been reported to be a good indicator of ovarian reserve and the ovarian response to stimulation for assisted reproductive technology programs. Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sac that develop in or on the ovary. Ovarian cysts occur commonly in women of all ages. It may be either symptomatic or asymptomatic. Women with symptoms from ovarian cysts typically experience pain or pressure in the lower abdomen on the side of the cyst. It can be detected during pelvic examination, although an imaging test, usually a pelvic ultrasound , is necessary to confirm the diagnosis. Computed tomography(CT) scan or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are also sometimes used, but less commonly |