Ovulatory Disorder

At Fertility Specialists of Houston we believe it is essential for our patients to understand what is happening to them every step of the way. We want you to maintain a feeling of control about the process. After your initial consultation our physician will be able to determine a preliminary diagnosis and make testing recommendations.

Once the initial work-up is complete and test results are reviewed, a diagnosis can be pinpointed and a treatment plan begun. We will educate you thoroughly about your particular diagnosis, but we have provided an overview below. Please contact us if you have any questions about this information or your own specific situation.

Ovulatory disorders are the most common form of infertility in women. Affecting nearly 40% of women in child-bearing age, ovulatory disorders directly affect the ovaries' ability to release the egg. Symptoms may include the absence of regular periods (anovulation) or irregular menses due to a hormonal imbalance, severe stress, high endurance or excessive exercising, or extreme weight loss (both over and under), thyroid dysfunction, insulin resistance and eating disorders. Anovulation is a condition in which a woman's eggs fail to develop properly and/or are not released from the egg sacs (follicular cysts or follicles) of the ovaries.

Treatment of ovulatory disorders focuses on the underlying cause of the specific disorder. When no clear cause of is found, a physician can treat the patient with ovulation-inducing medications - this results in an excellent chance for pregnancy.

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