Infertility: Problems With Ovulation
Infertility: Problems With OvulationSkip to the navigationTopic OverviewIt can be hard to find out the cause of
ovulation problems. Possible causes may
include: - Hormone imbalances. Most women with ovulation
problems have hormone imbalances. An example of a condition that causes a hormone imbalance is polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Other ovulation problems can start in the
ovaries or in the
pituitary gland and
hypothalamus. (They produce hormones that regulate the
menstrual cycle.) These hormones are vital to normal
ovulation.
- Structural problems. Problems in the structure
of the ovaries (such as
ovarian cysts) or other
reproductive organs can cause changes in a woman's ovulation schedule.
- General medical problems. Problems that
affect the
metabolism (such as
thyroid problems) can affect a woman's ovulation
schedule. So can serious illness, emotional stress,
overweight and low weight, and getting too much exercise.
- Cancer treatment. Exposure to certain kinds of
chemotherapy or radiation can damage the egg supply in the ovaries.
CreditsByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerKathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerFemi Olatunbosun, MB, FRCSC - Obstetrics and Gynecology Current as ofMarch 16, 2017 Current as of:
March 16, 2017 Last modified on: 8 September 2017
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