Ovarian reserve
| Ovarian reserve | |
|---|---|
| Term | Ovarian reserve |
| Short definition | ovarian failure - (pronounced) (oh-VAYR-ee-un IN-suh-FIH-shen-see) A condition in which the ovaries stop working and menstruation stops before the age of 40. This can lead to fertility problems and menopause symptoms. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
ovarian reserve - (pronounced) (oh-VAYR-ee-un reh-SERV) The total number of healthy, immature eggs in the ovaries. The number of healthy eggs decreases as a woman ages, which can reduce fertility (the ability to have children). Damage to the ovaries can also reduce ovarian reserve and fertility. This can be caused by smoking, certain cancer treatments (such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy), surgery on the ovaries or other organs in the pelvis, and certain diseases or genetic conditions. In women who want to have children and have problems conceiving, the ovarian reserve is often checked
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