A woman develops a somatic mutation that prevents the thecal cells in one of her ovaries from producing testosterone.The most likely result of this mutation is that the

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Testosterone production in the thecal cells of an ovary is required for follicular development and eventual ovulation. Without testosterone, the follicles are unable to mature and release oocytes, leading to anovulatory cycles and infertility. The lack of testosterone does not affect estrogen production by the granulosa cells. Multiple follicles maturing simultaneously may occur in conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome, but this is not directly related to the absence of testosterone production by the thecal cells.

A Woman Develops a Somatic Mutation That Prevents the Thecal