What is ovarian reserve dysfunction?

Patient's question:

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Doctor's answer:

First, it can be called ovarian reserve dysfunction. During fetal development, the number of primordial follicles in a woman's ovaries is at its highest. After puberty, the number of follicles gradually decreases with each cycle, and the number of mobilizable follicles also declines. The ovarian reserve function gradually declines. The human body does not have the ability to produce follicles from scratch. Once the primordial follicles are depleted, most of the ovarian secretion function ceases, and fertility also ceases. Due to various disease factors or etiologies, excessive consumption or destruction of primordial follicles or other important tissues in the ovary can lead to abnormal or premature decline in ovarian reserve. This condition is called ovarian reserve dysfunction.
Second, it can also be described as poor ovarian responsiveness. The ovary participates in hormone regulation and is a component of the sexual hormone balance system. If the ovary shows poor or no response to stimulation from the pituitary gland or other sources, it can also manifest clinical symptoms of poor ovarian function. The ovary's ovulation function is closely related to its secretion function, and it can basically encompass the definition scope of "ovarian function." An abnormal decline in ovarian reserve is generally considered an early stage of premature ovarian failure. If one wants to have children, the specific situation must be assessed, including factors such as current ovulation function, cycle regularity, age, and many others. Generally, if ovarian reserve dysfunction is detected, it is better to have children as early as possible, as there is still fertility at this stage. It is necessary to cooperate with a doctor and actively manage the condition. If it progresses to premature ovarian failure, when ovarian function ceases, it becomes very difficult to conceive.

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