ovarian dysfunction
[/oʊˈvɛəriən dɪsˈfʌŋkʃən/]
nounfemininepl: ovarian dysfunctions / disfunções ovarianas
disfunção ovariana
1. A medical condition characterized by abnormal or impaired functioning of the ovaries, affecting hormone production, ovulation, or egg quality
The patient was diagnosed with ovarian dysfunction after failing to conceive for two years.
A paciente foi diagnosticada com disfunção ovariana após falhar em engravidar por dois anos.
2. A condition that may result in irregular menstrual cycles, anovulation, or hormonal imbalances
Ovarian dysfunction can lead to irregular periods and fertility problems.
A disfunção ovariana pode levar a períodos irregulares e problemas de fertilidade.
In both Brazilian and North American medical contexts, ovarian dysfunction is a serious reproductive health concern that has gained increased attention with advancements in fertility medicine. The term is primarily used in clinical and medical settings by healthcare professionals, gynecologists, and reproductive endocrinologists. In Brazil, discussions about ovarian health are becoming more common in public health initiatives focused on women's reproductive rights and fertility awareness.
Related Idioms & Phrases
premature ovarian failure
diminished ovarian reserve
falência ovárica prematura
reserva ovárica diminuída
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