Anovulatory cycle

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• Causes

  • Hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis malfunction
  • Polycystic ovary syndrome
  • Post menopause
  • Hyperprolactinaemia
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Neuroleptic drug
  • Valproate
  • High testosterone

• Effects

  • Dysfunctional uterine bleeding
  • Endometrial hyperplasia
  • Infertility