The ovaries are very important organs of the female reproductive system, so the slightest change in them can significantly affect the health and ability to procreate. A multifollicular ovary, which is detected during an ultrasound scan, is considered the norm in most cases, but there are signs when this condition indicates the development of a pathological process. Let us consider in more detail what happens.
During the menstrual cycle, several follicles that contain eggs are mature in the ovaries. As they grow, one or two of these structural components begin to overtake the rest and significantly inhibit their development. After the final maturation of the egg, the
dominant follicles burst, and their contents are discharged into the abdominal cavity, after which it enters the fallopian tube. The multifollicular
structure of the ovaries is diagnosed when more than eight follicles matures in them simultaneously. In some cases, this may indicate the development of polycystic.
Causes of multifollicular ovaries:
- genetic factors;
- insufficient secretion of luteinizing hormone in the front of the pituitary gland, which is caused by a sharp change in body weight;
- cessation of the use of oral contraceptives;
- teenage puberty.
Signs of multifollicular ovaries
The multifollicular type of ovary is usually detected by chance when an ultrasound is performed. If this phenomenon is caused by a low level of luteinizing hormone, a woman may experience irregularities in the menstrual cycle. Particularly severe cases are often accompanied by the development of amenorrhea, which is associated with the
absence of ovulation due to the follicles not reaching their dominant sizes. Such a pathology requires medical intervention, since in this situation, the multifollicular ovary cannot fully function. In this case, the main goal of treatment is to normalize the hormonal background in the body.
It should be noted that the development of polycystosis can be detected only after an ultrasound scan, therefore, women who have been diagnosed with multifollicular ovary are advised to regularly undergo a hormone examination and periodically visit a gynecologist.
Treatment of multifollicular ovaries
If a woman has no hormonal imbalance and ovulation occurs regularly, no medication is required. In this case, the multifollicular ovary is regarded as a variant of the norm. In no case should you self-medicate with the help of folk recipes or start taking hormonal drugs without consulting a doctor. Only after a joint examination by an endocrinologist and a gynecologist, as well as establishing the exact cause of the multifollicular syndrome, can a woman be prescribed appropriate drugs. It should be noted that in most cases, such changes in the ovaries do not affect ovulation in any way, and therefore do not prevent the fertilization of the egg and the onset of pregnancy.