What does the multifollicular ovary look like, and should it be treated?

Ovaries are very important organs of the female reproductive system, so the slightest change in them can significantly affect the health and ability to procreate. The multifollicular ovary that is found during ultrasound is in most cases considered normal, but there are signs when such a condition indicates the development of a pathological process. Let us consider in more detail what happens in this case.

During the menstrual cycle in the ovaries, several follicles that contain eggs are ripening. As one grows, one or two of these structural components begin to overtake the rest and significantly hamper their development. After the final maturation of the ovum, the dominant follicles burst, and their contents are released into the abdominal cavity, after which it enters the fallopian tube. The multi-follicular structure of the ovaries is diagnosed when more than eight follicles are maturing at the same time. In some cases, this may indicate the development of polycystosis.

Causes of multifollicular ovaries:

- genetic factors;

- Inadequate secretion of luteinizing hormone in the anterior part of the pituitary gland, which is caused by a sudden change in body weight;

- stopping the use of oral contraceptives;

Adolescence of puberty.

Symptoms of multifollular ovaries

Multifollicular type of ovaries, as a rule, is detected accidentally when an ultrasound is performed. If such a phenomenon is caused by a low level of luteinizing hormone, a woman may have irregularities in the menstrual cycle. Particularly severe cases are often accompanied by the development of amenorrhea, which is due to the lack of ovulation due to unattainable follicles of dominant size. Such pathology requires medical intervention, since in this situation the multifollicular ovary can not function fully. The main goal of treatment is the normalization of the hormonal background in the body.

It should be noted that it is possible to detect the development of polycysticosis only after ultrasound, therefore, women who have been diagnosed with a multifollicular ovary are advised to undergo regular screening for hormones and periodically visit a gynecologist.

Treatment of multifollular ovaries

If a woman has no hormonal imbalance and ovulation occurs on a regular basis, no medication is needed. In this case, the multifollicular ovary is regarded as a variant of the norm. In no case can you do self-medication with the help of folk recipes or start taking hormonal medications without consulting a doctor. Only after a joint examination by an endocrinologist and gynecologist, as well as establishing the exact cause of the multifallicular syndrome, can women be prescribed the appropriate drugs. It should be noted that in most cases such changes in the ovaries do not affect ovulation in any way, and consequently, do not interfere with the fertilization of the egg and the onset of pregnancy.