Women of reproductive age ovulate every month. If it is absent for some reason, then this is considered to be a pathology.
Anovulation is a condition of the female reproductive system in which the egg (oocyte) does not mature or leave the ovary. This diagnosis is considered one of the most common causes of female infertility. This disorder of reproductive function occurs in about 30% of women. Anovulation means that a malfunction has occurred in the female body and it has stopped producing eggs.
What are the causes of anovulation?
Absence of ovulation is accompanied by menstrual irregularities and is common in women with regular cycles. What is the reason? Here is the list of the most common ones:
- polycystic ovary syndrome;
- hormonal imbalance;
- thyroid disease;
- endometriosis;
- pathology of the hypothalamus and pituitary gland;
- excess weight and sudden weight loss;
- improper nutrition;
- frequent stress;
- avitaminosis;
- taking certain medications;
- serious physical activity;
- bad habits.
Only a fertility specialist after examinations can determine anovulation or its absence. To do this, you need a blood test for hormones in accordance with the phase of the cycle. From instrumental methods, ultrasound of the pelvic organs is used.
What do you need to know about anovulation?
There are many myths around this symptom, so it is important to know that anovulation:
- is not a disease and, as a symptom, occurs in many pathologies;
- prevents the successful conception of a child;
- requires a thorough diagnosis and subsequent correction of hormonal levels;
- has different clinical manifestations;
- is physiological or pathological;
- often occurs at the junction of age-related reproductive changes;
- can be treated both conservatively and operatively.
It is important to know that in most cases, anovulation does not have pronounced symptoms. Sometimes this pathological condition of the reproductive system can manifest itself with such signs:
- irregular menstrual cycle;
- oligomenorrhea, amenorrhea;
- hirsutism;
- sudden hair loss;
- acne;
- increased growth of vellus hair on the body;
- increased skin greasiness;
- diseases of the mammary glands, etc.
Typically, women suspect that they are not ovulating when they unsuccessfully try to get pregnant. However, with the help of modern hormonal drugs, it is possible to achieve “independent” ovulation in a short time. In no case should you self-medicate and delay your visit to the gynecologist. Timely and competent treatment of anovulation helps a woman to fully restore her reproductive health.
Diagnosis and treatment of anovulation
Are you suffering from anovulation and can’t get pregnant? If, after the examinations, the doctor found you have anovulation, then you do not need to panic, because this is not a disease, and even more so, this pathology is being treated. For this, drugs are used to stimulate ovulation.
The clinic for reproductive medicine “LITA” employs specialists of the highest category, who have successful long-term experience in the treatment of anovulation and any other gynecological pathologies. They will help restore the ovulatory cycle for a healthy pregnancy. The use of modern treatment technologies will help a woman become a mother.
Remember that ovulation is often not a death sentence. The main thing is to contact highly qualified doctors who will make an accurate diagnosis and select an effective individual treatment program.