Hormone dysfunction - IVF | ICU | ICSI | OI/TI

Hormone imbalance happens when one or more of the hormones that control biological processes are produced excessively, insufficiently, or inconsistently. For fertility cycles, such as ovulation and conception, to function efficiently, hormone balance is crucial. An imbalance of hormones is one of the most common causes of infertility in women. PCOS and anovulation are two disorders caused by hormone imbalances in women. Low testosterone levels can also affect a man’s fertility.

Hormonal imbalance results from the wrong amount of one or more hormones being in the bloodstream. Several factors can cause such imbalances, including the timing of hormone release, interactions with other hormones, and the inability to respond to hormones through receptors in the cell. It can be difficult for a couple to become pregnant when there is an uneven balance of hormones associated with reproductive health. Female infertility is primarily caused by hormone imbalances, which can, however, be effectively treated with lifestyle changes and medications.

A woman needs to have proper hormone levels to regulate her menstrual cycle and reproduction. Pregnancy happens when these hormones signal the growth of eggs in the ovary, their release into the fallopian tubes, and the thickening of the uterine lining to allow implantation. Any absence or irregularity in the quantity of hormones can cause a delay or prevent these processes from happening, making it challenging to achieve pregnancy.

Contact your reproductive medicine specialist to know more about diagnosis and management options.