anovulation

Anovulation is the medical term used when a woman does not ovulate. Ovulation is the release of mature eggs from a woman’s ovary and is a critical part of the reproductive process.

symptoms

Anovulation is a condition that can occur without any symptoms. The most common symptom is an extended menstrual cycle. Amenorrhea (the absence of menstruation) may signal anovulation, as well as inconsistent basal body temperature (BBT).

cause

Anovulation can result from several factors including hormonal imbalances, age and early menopause.

treatment

Treatments for anovulation range from non-invasive methods such as drug therapy to more involved processes like surgery. The variety of treatments varies depending on the cause of their infertility problem.

Examples of anovulation treatments are listed here:

• Ovulation inducing drugs
• In vitro fertilization (IVF)
• Ovarian wedge resection and laparoscopic ovarian drilling
• Donor eggs