Ovulation Factors in Infertility

Chromosomal abnormalities and endocrine dysfunctions interfering with infertility, are to be found as the leading causes of ovulatory infertility. Perhaps the three most common ones are emotional stress, strenuous exercise and excessive weight loss or weight gain. Irregular ovulation cycle, accompanied by poor cervical mucus (mentioned below) are known factors. There are replacement hormones or drugs available that can induce ovulation.