Anovulation (Noun)
Meaning
The absence of ovulation due to immaturity or post-maturity or pregnancy or oral contraceptive pills or dysfunction of the ovary.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Anovulation occurs in approximately 10% of women during their reproductive years, often as a result of polycystic ovary syndrome.
- Endometrial carcinoma may be associated with anovulation in certain cases.
- Long-term use of oral contraceptive pills can cause anovulation, affecting fertility upon cessation.
- Anovulation caused by premature ovarian failure leads to early menopause in some women.
- Fibroid tumors, obesity, and hyperprolactinemia can also be underlying causes of anovulation in women trying to conceive.