Ovulatory disorders
are one of the leading causes of female infertility. The main factor
in diagnosing anovulatory disorder is medical history, through blood
tests, ultrasounds and urine tests are sometimes performed to confirm
a diagnosis.
Ovulatory
dysfunction can manifest itself as the absence of menses (amenorrhea)
or irregular, sometimes infrequent, menses. An ovulation is a
condition in which eggs are not developed properly, or are not
released from the egg sacs (or follicles) of the ovaries. Women who
suffer from anovulation may not menstruate for several months or may
continue to menstruate regularly even though they are not ovulating.
The cause of anovulation is often unknown. However, in some cases the
disorder can be traced back to an eating disorder, hormonal
imbalance, excessive exercise, thyroid dysfunction, insulin
resistance or other medical disorders.
The physicians at Eve
fertility centers will examine your medical history and test results
thoroughly before making an ovulatory disorder diagnosis. Based on
the diagnosis, your physician will work with you to determine. The
treatment plan that will be most effective for your situation. When
possible, the underlying cause of the ovulatory disorder is treated;
when no cause is found, ovulation-inducing medications are prescribed
as treatment.