Overview
Ovarian reserve refers to the quality and quantity of eggs produced by the ovary. When this is lower than what is normal for a particular age, it is called poor ovarian reserve.
Poor Ovarian Reserve
Poor Ovarian Reserve
Signs and Symptoms
- Women find it difficult to become pregnant
- Even if they do get pregnant, they are more prone to miscarriage
- Irregular periods
- Heavy bleeding during periods
Causes and Risk Factors
- Cancer treatments like chemotherapy and radiation
- Women with autoimmune disorders
- Smoking
- Infections of the pelvis
- Mumps
- Endometriosis
- Genetic problems
Complications
Difficulty in getting pregnant and retaining the pregnancy.
Diagnosis
Blood test for ascertaining the level of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH). These levels should then be referenced against what is normal for that age group. Typically for those having poor ovarian reserve, FSH will be high and AMH will be low.
Surgery/Treatment
Women with poor ovarian reserve can get pregnant but early detection and treatment is important. Treatment with dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) has proved successful. Sometimes, in-vitro fertilization is recommended.
Prevention
- Eating a vitamin rich diet
- Quitting smoking
- Manage stress
- Maintain weight
Other Diseases
- Amenorrhea
- Atrophic Vaginitis
- Bacterial Vaginosis
- Cervical Cancer
- Early Menopause
- Endometrial Cancer
- Female Infertility
- Female Sexual Dysfunction
- Gonorrhoea
- Menopause
- Menorrhagia
- Menstrual Cramps
- Ovarian Cancer
- Ovarian Cysts
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
- Pelvic Pain – Chronic
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
- Uterine Fibroids
- Uterine Polyps
- Chocolate Cyst/ Endometriotic Cyst
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