Pulmonary surfactant, secreted via exocytosis of lamellar bodies (LB) by alveolar type II (AT II) cells, maintains low alveolar surface tension and is therefore essential for normal lung function.
This in turn causes abnormalities in the levels of the other hormones, Estrogen and Progesterone, thus adding to the chemical turmoil in the body. The common causes of Anovulatory Cycles include: Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD). Hyperprolactinaemia (increased blood levels of the hormone Prolactin).
One of the causes of infertility for women trying to get pregnant is a menstrual cycle or ovulatory disorder known as anovulation. Affecting between 6% and 15% of all women of childbearing age, anovulation affects the production of eggs, resulting in a lack of viable eggs that are released during menstruation.