title: Ovulatory dysfunction.
abstract: Ovulation is the result of a perfectly balanced and coordinated function of endocrine, paracrine, and autocrine systems. Any disruption in the delicately coordinated interaction between the integrated components of the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis may lead to ovulatory dysfunction, a multifactorial entity. The widening scope of knowledge regarding physiology of the reproductive processes as well as rapid development of new diagnostic methods and therapeutic procedures necessitates the continued reassessment and identification of factors leading to ovulatory dysfunction and the design of safe therapy for this condition. The combined use of serial ultrasonography and estradiol measurements should be the standard method of ovulation induction monitoring. The identification of high-risk groups prior to the initiation of ovulation induction regimens must also be taken into consideration if we want to improve pregnancy rate and reduce the incidence of hyperstimulation to a minimal level.
authors.affiliation: Bar-Ilan University, Ramat Gan, Israel.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Lunenfeld
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Azem
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Azim
mesh_terms: D000014:Abnormalities, Drug-Induced / Q000209:etiology; D006063:Chorionic Gonadotropin / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007247:Infertility, Female / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D008596:Menotropins / Q000009:adverse effects; D016471:Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D010060:Ovulation / Q000502:physiology*; D010062:Ovulation Induction / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D006063:Chorionic Gonadotropin; D008596:Menotropins