What factors can cause abnormal ovulation in women?

The ovulation process is nothing more than hypothalamus-pituitary gland-ovary. The process before and after is closely related to the endocrine system. If there is a problem in any link, the entire ovulation process will be affected accordingly. This is a complete mediation feedback mechanism formed between the three. So what exactly causes abnormal ovulation? Here are a few common reasons.

1. Hormone Disorders

The most common reason for abnormal ovulation is the disorder of hormone levels in the body. Any factor that can cause endocrine disorders may become the cause of abnormal ovulation, such as staying up late, eating cold or irritating foods during menstruation, excessive mood swings, excessive mental stress, etc. Female friends should try to pay attention to details in these aspects in daily life. For example, among pituitary problems, common diseases that lead to abnormal ovulation include hyperprolactinemia, pituitary prolactinoma, and Sheehan syndrome. High prolactin levels can inhibit ovulation.

2. Organ damage

Abnormal organs are another important cause of abnormal ovulation, such as missing or damaged ovaries, damaged hypothalamus, congenital ovarian dysplasia, polycystic ovary syndrome, etc. Damage to various aspects of organs may directly lead to the weakening of their corresponding functions, and the secretion of hormones will be greatly affected. Among them, taking polycystic ovary syndrome as an example, in addition to amenorrhea or irregular menstruation caused by anovulation, other signs may also include hirsutism, obesity, acne, etc. The characteristics of their ovaries are that the ovaries are enlarged in size and have multiple small follicles but they cannot develop to maturity. Therefore, drugs are needed to promote follicle development and induce ovulation.

3. Systemic diseases

Some systemic diseases are also the culprits of abnormal ovulation, such as severe malnutrition, lack of vitamins A, B and E, excessive body fat, liver disease, tuberculosis, etc. If these physical diseases are not taken seriously, they are likely to cause serious damage to ovarian function.

It can be seen from this that female ovulation disorders are extremely harmful to women. Not only are they likely to lead to female infertility, but they may also lead to female cancer. Therefore, women should pay closer attention to their own physical health. Only active and timely treatment can provide better protection for their bodies.