The term applies to both men and women, but you may also see the same condition referred to
as ovarian dysfunction in women.
Understand that the use of spironolactone in this setting is only to reduce androgenic influence, but does not significantly
mitigate ovarian dysfunction.
Reversal
of ovarian dysfunction was striking, with 82 percent of women in the group showing marked improvement in fertility, including five pregnancies in women who actually had long standing infertility.
You may be referred to a fertility specialist to check for other causes of an irregular cycle, such as polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS),
ovarian dysfunction, thyroid disorder, or an elevated prolactin level.
Ovarian dysfunction is typically the catalyst for diagnosis.
Inflammation in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Underpinning of insulin resistance and
ovarian dysfunction.
Research shows that women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) have higher levels of oxidative stress which can contribute to
ovarian dysfunction and hormone imbalance.
Gonzà ¡ lez F. Inflammation in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: underpinning of insulin resistance and
ovarian dysfunction.