Q50.0: Congenital absence of ovary
One or both of your ovaries has not developed.
While developing in the womb, many different types of tissue develop in the body. The organs and body parts develop out of the various types of tissue.
The ovaries are part of the female genitals. There are normally two ovaries, one on each side. The ovaries sit low down in the abdomen. Egg cells mature in the ovaries. The egg cells can later develop into a child. The ovaries also produce various messenger substances. Most of the sex hormones are produced in the ovaries. The sex hormones affect the female cycle, fat distribution in the body, skin and hairiness, for example.
If one or both ovaries have failed to develop, the body may produce fewer sex hormones. Too few female hormones can, for example, cause the female cycle to be irregular, or to not even take place. The female breast may not develop properly. The hair in the armpits and in the pubic area may be sparse or not grow at all.
If both ovaries fail to develop, having children may be impossible.
Additional indicator
On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.
- G: Confirmed diagnosis
- V: Tentative diagnosis
- Z: Condition after
- A: Excluded diagnosis
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Further information
Note
This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
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