Definition
There is talk of ovulatory dysfunction in the event that ovulation is irregular or absent. This alteration can be suspected in the presence of irregular menstrual cycles or those that are not preceded by symptoms such as breast tenderness, abdominal swelling or changes in mood.
In addition to the premenopausal state, one of the most common causes of ovulatory dysfunction is polycystic ovary syndrome. However, the problem can also be determined by hyperprolactinemia, subclinical hypothyroidism and other pathologies that cause anovulatory amenorrhea (including functional alterations of the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis, early ovarian failure and ovarian tumors).
Ovulatory dysfunction results in difficulty in having an effective ovulation in reproductive terms.
The diagnosis of this condition is confirmed by measuring hormone levels and performing pelvic ultrasound scans.
Possible Causes * of ovulatory dysfunction
- Hypothyroidism
- Menopause
- Polycystic ovary syndrome
- Turner syndrome
- Ovarian cancer
