Multifollicular ovary: what is it?

Features

The multifollicular ovary, unlike the polycystic one, has a smaller number of cysts (from 6 to 10), but they tend to be larger, so as to reach 10mm. The cysts are then distributed throughout the ovary in a scattered way and not cortical. This pathology takes its name from the presence of numerous ovarian follicles.
It mainly affects girls during puberty, but can also appear in adulthood. When? In cases of hyperprolactinemia, hypothalamic anovulation, underweight amenorrhea, ovarian hyperstimulation. To these causes is added the suspension of the use of hormonal contraceptives or the medicated intrauterine coil.

See also

Polycystic ovary: symptoms, treatment and diet to follow

Symptoms

The most evident symptom is the irregularity of the menstrual cycle, which can translate into polymenorrhea, amenorrhea, oligomenorrhea. Usually hormonal and metabolic imbalances do not occur. In some cases it seems that other small symptoms such as the increase of acne and of the hairs.

Care

In most cases, being a disorder related to puberty, it tends to resolve itself naturally. However, the advice, in case of annoying and frequent ailments, is to consult a good gynecologist, who will be able to advise you on the best and most effective solution.