What is Premature Ovarian Failure (POF)?
n case of premature ovarian failure, there is a loss of normal function of your ovaries before the age of 40. If the ovaries fail to produce normal follicles, estrogen, progesterone in a cyclic fashion, it results in infertility. It is also called as premature menopause (PMM), but the two conditions are not quite similar. Women with premature ovarian failure have irregular or occasional periods for years and might even become pregnant but women with premature menopause stop having periods and cannot become pregnant.
Symptoms in Premature Ovarian Failure
Signs and symptoms in both POF and PMM are similar due estrogen deficiency. They include:
POF (Premature Ovarian Failure) Treatment
POF can be a disheartening condition often affecting women as low as 18-19 years of age. It is very common these days and often runs in families. These women may also have the poor ovarian reserve. For these women, it is very important to consult their doctor at the earliest and start their treatment. Oocyte preservation/freezing is a very lucrative option for these women. Other options are IVF, IVF with oocyte donation.
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