Dr. Jane Frederick was recently quoted in an article written by Erica Jackson Curran for Parents titled “What Is Anovulation, And How Does It Affect Fertility?”.
Anovulation happens when an egg doesn’t get released during the menstrual cycle. It is common in 25% of infertility cases involving those with ovaries. Indeed, about 1 in 10 people of childbearing age will experience anovulation at some point, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
Figuring out the cause of anovulation can seem like piecing together a complicated puzzle for even the most experienced fertility specialists. “Since more than one hormone is involved in ovulation, there are many causes,” says Jane L. Frederick, M.D., a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist at HRC Fertility in Newport Beach (Orange County), California.
Some risk factors of anovulation include hormonal conditions and imbalances that affect the thyroid, pituitary glands, hypothalamus, and adrenal glands, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), high stress levels, and more.
The article goes on to discuss diagnosing and treating anovulation as well as how anovulation can affect your fertility.