Vigil Pilar, Lyon Carolina, Flores Betsi, Rioseco Hernán, Serrano Felipe
Biomedical Division, Reproductive Health Research Institute (RHRI), Santiago, Chile.
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Vicerrectoría de Comunicaciones, Santiago, Chile.
Linacre Q. 2017 Nov;84(4):343-355. doi: 10.1080/00243639.2017.1394053. Epub 2017 Nov 27.
The concept of the ovarian continuum can be understood as a process that occurs during a woman's lifetime and begins during intrauterine life with fertilization. Women start their reproductive years with approximately five hundred thousand follicles containing oocytes, of which only around five hundred will be released during ovulation. Ovulation has been recognized as an event linked with reproduction; however, recent evidence supports the role of ovulation as a sign of health. The use of biomarkers that help women recognize ovulation enables them to identify their health status. This knowledge helps medical healthcare providers in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of different pathologies related with endocrine disorders, gynecological abnormalities, autoimmune, genetic, and neoplastic diseases, as well as pregnancy-related issues. The knowledge of the ovarian continuum and the use of biomarkers to recognize ovulation should be considered a powerful tool for women and medical professionals.
The ovarian continuum is a process that occurs during a woman's lifetime. It begins during intrauterine life with fertilization and ends with menopause. This process can be greatly affected by different conditions such as changes in hormonal levels and illnesses. Therefore, understanding and promoting the knowledge and use of biomarkers of ovulation in women is a key aspect to consider when evaluating their health status. The knowledge and education about the ovarian continuum should be taken into account as a powerful tool for women and medical professionals.
卵巢连续体的概念可理解为一个在女性一生中发生的过程，始于子宫内生命期的受精。女性开始其生殖年时约有五十万个含有卵母细胞的卵泡，其中只有约五百个会在排卵时排出。排卵一直被认为是与生殖相关的事件；然而，最近的证据支持排卵作为健康标志的作用。使用有助于女性识别排卵的生物标志物能使她们确定自己的健康状况。这一知识有助于医疗保健提供者预防、诊断和治疗与内分泌失调、妇科异常、自身免疫、遗传和肿瘤疾病以及妊娠相关问题有关的不同病症。卵巢连续体的知识以及使用生物标志物识别排卵应被视为女性和医学专业人员的有力工具。
卵巢连续体是一个在女性一生中发生的过程。它始于子宫内生命期的受精，止于绝经。这个过程会受到不同状况的极大影响，如激素水平变化和疾病。因此，在评估女性健康状况时，理解并推广女性排卵生物标志物的知识及应用是一个关键要点。关于卵巢连续体的知识和教育应被视为女性和医学专业人员的有力工具。
