What are the causes of poor follicular development?
Disease description:
I have been feeling unwell and went to the hospital for a check-up. The results showed that my follicles are not in good shape, with some showing signs of underdevelopment. I would like to know what might be causing this condition.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Lu
Poor follicular development may be related to factors such as age, genetics, endocrine disorders, and diseases.
With increasing age, a woman's ovarian function gradually declines, leading to reductions in both the quality and quantity of follicles, resulting in poor development. Certain genetic disorders or gene mutations may affect follicular development, such as Turner syndrome.
Conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome, hyperandrogenism, and hypothyroidism can cause hormonal secretion disorders and endocrine imbalances that affect normal follicular development. Reproductive organ diseases such as premature ovarian failure and ovarian tumors can impair normal ovarian function and hinder follicular development.
In addition, environmental and lifestyle factors, such as chronic stress, malnutrition, excessive exercise, or being underweight, can also affect normal follicular development. Some medications, such as antidepressants and chemotherapy drugs, may interfere with normal hormone secretion, thus affecting follicular development.
It is recommended to seek timely medical consultation and follow the doctor's instructions for management.
