Premature ovarian failure

What is premature ovarian failure?

Premature ovarian failure (POF), also known as primary ovarian insufficiency, is a condition where the ovaries stop functioning normally before age 40. This results in menopause-like symptoms such as irregular periods, reduced fertility, and hormone imbalances.

Some key facts about POF:

• It affects around 1% of women under 40, and 1 in 10 women under 30 with amenorrhea (lack of periods)


• The causes are often unknown, but can include genetics, autoimmune disorders, infections, toxins from radiation or chemotherapy


• Symptoms usually start between ages 15-30 and can include irregular or missed periods, trouble getting pregnant, hot flashes, vaginal dryness, mood changes, etc

Treatment for POF focuses on managing symptoms and fertility challenges. Some options include:

• Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) - Estrogen/progesterone medications to relieve hot flashes, vaginal dryness, and stabilize hormone levels


• Ovulation-inducing medications - Clomiphene or gonadotropins can aid pregnancy in some cases


• Donor eggs - Using another woman's eggs for in vitro fertilization for improved chances of pregnancy

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