Patient's question:
A friend of mine has been married for 3 years, but they have never been able to conceive a child. Later, when both husband and wife went to the hospital for check-ups, it was said that one side of the woman's ovary was not ovulating. So, could you please tell me what factors or causes can lead to one ovary not ovulating?Doctor's answer:
Hello! The normal size of a mature follicle is 18-25mm. Sizes below or above this standard cannot lead to normal ovulation. Factors that can cause ovulation disorders include: central nervous system anovulation; hypothalamic anovulation; pituitary anovulation; ovarian anovulation; polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS); luteinized unruptured follicle syndrome (LUFS); and others: endocrine system disorders outside the gonads, such as thyroid and adrenal cortex dysfunction, as well as some systemic diseases like severe malnutrition, can affect the regulation of ovarian function and lead to ovulation disorders. If one fallopian tube is affected, it may progress to bilateral involvement over time, or it may impair fallopian tube function and suppress ovarian ovulation. Therefore, even if one side is patent, symptomatic treatment is still necessary. It is recommended to visit a formal infertility hospital for examination and follow the doctor's advice for scientific treatment. Wishing you health and early pregnancy!