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Metabolomics-Driven Insights into Biomarkers for Poor Ovarian Response: A Narrative Review.

Anastasios Potiris, Sofoklis Stavros, Eleni Alyfanti, Nikolaos Machairiotis, Eirini Drakaki, Athanasios Zikopoulos, Efthalia Moustakli, Charikleia Skentou, Peter Drakakis, Ekaterini Domali

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Review in Biomedicines, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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Anastasios PotirisThird Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University General Hospital "ATTIKON", Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 124 62 Athens, Greece.ORCID 0000-0001-7716-1521
Sofoklis StavrosThird Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University General Hospital "ATTIKON", Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 124 62 Athens, Greece.
Eleni AlyfantiMedical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 115 27 Athens, Greece.
Nikolaos MachairiotisThird Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University General Hospital "ATTIKON", Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 124 62 Athens, Greece.ORCID 0000-0003-2260-9709
Eirini DrakakiFirst Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Alexandra Hospital, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 115 28 Athens, Greece.
Athanasios ZikopoulosThird Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University General Hospital "ATTIKON", Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 124 62 Athens, Greece.ORCID 0009-0002-9553-6803
Efthalia MoustakliLaboratory of Medical Genetics, Medical School, University of Ioannina, 451 10 Ioannina, Greece.ORCID 0009-0005-3333-2620
Charikleia SkentouDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical School, University of Ioannina, 451 10 Ioannina, Greece.
Peter DrakakisThird Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University General Hospital "ATTIKON", Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 124 62 Athens, Greece.
Ekaterini DomaliFirst Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Alexandra Hospital, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 115 28 Athens, Greece.ORCID 0000-0001-8899-3040

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Poor ovarian response (POR) remains a significant challenge in the field of assisted reproductive technology (ART), as the quantity and quality of oocytes retrieved directly influence embryo implantation, clinical pregnancy, and live birth rates. Metabolomics has become a valuable tool for elucidating the molecular mechanisms underlying diminished ovarian reserve (DOR) and POR. This review aims to synthesize findings from metabolomic studies examining metabolite expression patterns in serum and follicular fluid samples from women with POR. A literature search was performed using the Medline/PubMed and Scopus databases, employing keywords related to metabolomics and POR. In total, nine studies met the inclusion criteria for this review. These studies identified several metabolites with differential expression in serum and follicular fluid samples between women with normal ovarian response and those with POR. Although the metabolomic profiles varied significantly among studies, consistent alterations in prostaglandin related metabolites were observed in two of the nine studies reviewed. These findings suggest that, pending further validation, these metabolites may serve as potential biomarkers for ovarian response. Metabolomics has significantly advanced our understanding of the mechanisms underlying ovarian function and holds promise for identifying effective biomarkers that could improve the prediction and management of POR.

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biomarkersdiminished ovarian reserve (DOR)follicular fluid metabolomic profilesmetabolomicspoor ovarian response (POR)

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PMCPMC11762483

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