Scholars International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology (SIJOG)
Volume-8 | Issue-10 | 330-334
Original Research Article
Association of Demographic and Clinical Factors with Ovarian Response in Subfertile PCOS Patients Treated with Letrozole
Tasnia Sultana, Jannatul Ferdous Chowdhury, Rokebul Hasan Mazumder, Effat Aziz, Rubab Sarmin, Salma Akter, Mahzabin Husain
Published : Oct. 10, 2025
Abstract
Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a leading cause of anovulatory subfertility. While letrozole is widely used for ovulation induction, treatment response varies and predictors beyond anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) require further evaluation. This study aimed to investigate the association of demographic and clinical factors with ovarian response in subfertile PCOS patients treated with letrozole. Methods: A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted at the Center for Assisted Reproduction, BIRDEM-II Hospital, Dhaka, from April 2022 to September 2023. A total of 116 women with PCOS, aged 18–35 years, underwent letrozole induction (5 mg/day). Participants were categorized as responders (dominant follicle ≥16 mm, n=58) and non-responders (<16 mm, n=58). Demographic variables, BMI, type of subfertility, and baseline serum FSH and LH were compared between groups. Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS v26, with p<0.05 considered significant. Results: No significant associations were found between ovarian response and age (p=0.743), education (p=0.121), occupation (p=0.356), or income (p=0.576). BMI distributions did not differ significantly (p=0.331), nor did the type of subfertility (p=0.550). Serum FSH was significantly higher among non-responders (9.28±5.6 vs. 7.19±3.64, p<0.001), while serum LH showed no significant difference (p=0.102). Conclusion: Demographic and socioeconomic factors did not influence the ovarian response in patients with PCOS treated with letrozole. Elevated basal FSH levels were associated with poor responsiveness, indicating its role as a predictor. These findings support FSH assessment in individualized treatment planning for women with PCOS.