Ovulation disorders
One of the main causes of infertility is anovulation or irregular ovulation. Anovulation is a symptom of so-called endocrine dysfunction infertility, which is associated with disruptions in hormonal mechanisms. Endocrine dysfunction underlies 30-40% of all infertility causes on the women’s side. But do not despair—in most cases ovulation disorders can be cured by stimulating ovulation.
What causes anovulation?
The most frequent cause of anovulation is polycystic ovary syndrome when follicles with maturing eggs grow, but ovulation (rupture of the follicle) does not occur and the egg is not released from the follicle. This is caused by different hormonal disorders. Pregnancy occurs after stimulation of ovulation in most cases.
How can ovulation disorders be diagnosed? Folliculometry
Anovulation can be confirmed or ruled out using folliculometry (using ultrasonic observation of the follicle maturing process). Thanks to this procedure, the doctor observes how the follicle develops and whether ovulation occurs.
How can one get pregnant with ovulation disorders?
Anovulation can be corrected by stimulation after which pregnancy occurs naturally. ISIDA clinic has many such patients. If conception does not occur in a natural sex life cycle with ovulation stimulation, intrauterine insemination is needed. If IUI does not help, in vitro fertilization is used.