An anovulatory cycle is a process in which there is no phase in the ovum from the follicle in the menstrual cycle , or ovulation. It is worth noting that quite often the anovulatory cycle is a completely natural process during puberty, as well as during breastfeeding and menopause. Quite rarely, this phenomenon is diagnosed among completely healthy women who are able to give birth to a child. In this case, the anovulatory cycle causes infertility. In most cases, such a disorder is treatable.
Anovulatory cycle: reasons.
As already mentioned, the anovulatory cycle can develop during severe hormonal imbalances, such as during puberty, action, or menopause.
In addition, quite often the cause of this phenomenon is a violation of the activity of the endocrine glands, in particular with disturbances in the connections between the ovaries and the hypothalamic-pituitary system. In some cases, the anovulatory cycle develops with severe infantilism of the female genital organs or as a result of severe inflammation of the reproductive system.
Anovulatory cycle: signs and course of the disease.
In most cases, such an uncharacteristic cycle does not have any external signs, since menstruation occurs on time.
There are two forms of the development of such a violation. In the first case, the follicle ripens to the final stage, but, unlike the norm, follicle rupture and the release of the egg does not occur - the reverse development begins. In this case, there is no uterine bleeding, pain or other symptoms.
In the second case, after the follicle fully ripens, it degenerates into a cyst, which subsequently begins to actively grow and increase in size.
In addition, with such a cycle, no characteristic changes in the uterus occur. The mucous membrane begins to actively grow and increase in size, while the vascular system does not have time to fully develop. Along with this, with such active development, the secretory cycle is completely absent. With further development, the vessels burst and necrotic processes begin. Gradually, the female body begins to reject the necrotic endometrium. It is during this period that severe uterine bleeding is observed. In some cases, extensive bleeding leads to the development of anemia. In addition, in women with similar disorders, anatomical abnormalities in the structure of the uterus are possible.
Anovulatory cycle: diagnosis and treatment methods.
As a rule, women with periodic uterine bleeding, or those who cannot become pregnant, despite an active and regular sex life without protection from pregnancy, turn to gynecologists.
The most important in the process of diagnosing the anovulatory cycle is laboratory analysis of scraping of uterine tissues. This analysis reveals the absence of secretory elements in the endometrium. This procedure is carried out, as a rule, about a day or two before the expected start of menstruation.
In addition, a woman needs to take a urine test, as well as blood, to check the hormone content, since during the anovulatory cycle, a deviation of estrogen levels from the norm is detected.
As for the treatment methods, hormone therapy is used here. Only a doctor has the right to prescribe such drugs, since the choice of medication also depends on the cause of the development of deviations. The course of treatment lasts in most cases about two or three weeks. The first few days, the drug is administered intramuscularly.
The prognosis for women who have been diagnosed with the anovulatory cycle is very favorable, since after treatment the ability to procreate is restored.