ovulatory failure

[/ˌɒvjʊləˈtɔːri ˈfeɪljər/]
nounpl: ovulatory failures
falha ovulatória
1. A medical condition in which the ovaries fail to release a mature egg during the menstrual cycle, preventing fertilization and pregnancy
The patient was diagnosed with ovulatory failure after several months of unsuccessful attempts to conceive.
A paciente foi diagnosticada com falha ovulatória após vários meses de tentativas malsucedidas de engravidar.
2. The inability of the ovaries to complete the ovulation process due to hormonal imbalances, structural problems, or other physiological factors
Ovulatory failure can be caused by polycystic ovary syndrome, thyroid disorders, or excessive exercise.
A falha ovulatória pode ser causada pela síndrome do ovário policístico, distúrbios da tireoide ou exercício excessivo.
This is a clinical medical term used by healthcare professionals, fertility specialists, and reproductive endocrinologists in both Brazil and the United States. It is commonly discussed in fertility clinics and during consultations about infertility treatment. In Brazil, the term 'falha ovulatória' is standard in medical literature and practice, while in Portugal, 'insuficiência ovulatória' may be preferred. The condition is a significant factor in female infertility cases and is often addressed through hormonal treatments or assisted reproductive technologies.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
anovulationfailure to ovulateovulation disorderanovulatory cycle
Antonyms / Antônimos
normal ovulationsuccessful ovulationregular ovulation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
falha ovulatória
Standard medical term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
falha ovulatória / falha na ovulação
Both forms are commonly used in medical practice
Portugal
insuficiência ovulatória / falha da ovulação
Portuguese variant emphasizing insufficiency or failure of the ovulation process
USA Medical Context
ovulatory failure / anovulation
Both terms are used interchangeably in English-speaking medical contexts

Related Words

ovulationmenstrual cyclefertilityinfertilitypolycystic ovary syndromehormonal imbalanceanovulatory

Related Idioms & Phrases

failure to ovulate
lack of ovulation
absent ovulation
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