ovulatory disorder

[/ˈɒvjələtɔːri dɪsˈɔːrdər/]
nounpl: ovulatory disorders
distúrbio ovulatório
1. A medical condition characterized by dysfunction in the ovulation process, preventing the regular release of eggs from the ovaries
The patient was diagnosed with an ovulatory disorder that was preventing conception.
A paciente foi diagnosticada com um distúrbio ovulatório que estava impedindo a concepção.
2. Any abnormality in the hormonal or physiological mechanisms that regulate egg release during the menstrual cycle
Treatment for her ovulatory disorder included hormone therapy to stimulate regular ovulation.
O tratamento do seu distúrbio ovulatório incluiu terapia hormonal para estimular a ovulação regular.
This is a medical/clinical term widely recognized in both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking countries. In Brazil, fertility and reproductive health discussions are increasingly common in public health discourse. The term is primarily used by healthcare professionals, fertility specialists, and patients seeking treatment for infertility-related issues.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
anovulationovulation dysfunctionovulatory dysfunctionegg release disorder
Antonyms / Antônimos
normal ovulationregular ovulationovulatory function

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
distúrbio ovulatório
Standard medical terminology used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
transtorno da ovulação
Alternative term commonly used in medical contexts
Rio de Janeiro
disfunção ovulatória
Common variant in clinical settings
Portugal
perturbação da ovulação
European Portuguese equivalent, slightly different terminology

Related Words

polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)infertilityhormone therapymenstrual cycleovulation inductionhypothalamic amenorrheahyperprolactinemia

Related Idioms & Phrases

reproductive health issue
fertility problem
ovulatory dysfunction
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