Ovarian reserve

The ovarian reserve is the number of eggs available in each ovary for a woman's reproductive life. Women are born with around 1 million eggs and by the age of 35, the ovarian reserve begins to diminish and only 5% of their eggs are available, which may not be of the best quality to achieve a successful pregnancy.

Causes

Age is the most influential factor on ovarian reserve, however, some young women may also have low ovarian reserve as a result of:

Genetic problems

Immunological problems

Cancer treatments such as chemotherapy or radiotherapy

Smoking

Exposure to toxic agents

Symptoms

Shorter menstrual cycles

Absence of cervical mode

Infertility

On the other hand, when the decrease in ovarian reserve is linked to premature ovarian failure, the symptoms are similar to those that occur during menopause:

Irregular menstrual periods

Amenorrhoea or absence of menstruation

Hot flashes

Night sweats

Insomnia

Vaginal dryness

Decreased libido

Pain during sexual intercourse

Energy loss

Irritability and frequent mood swings

Difficulty concentrating

Thyroid problems

Diagnosis

In order to provide a correct diagnosis, in addition to a physical examination and analysis of the patient's medical history, it is necessary to perform blood tests to measure follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and oestradiol levels on the third day of her menstrual cycle. High levels of these hormones may be indicative of low ovarian reserve.

Can I have a baby if I have low ovarian reserve?

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