Premature ovarian failure - Revive Hormone Institute

What is premature ovarian failure?

Premature ovarian failure (POF), also known as primary ovarian insufficiency, is when a woman's ovaries stop functioning normally before age 40. The ovaries do not produce enough hormones or release eggs regularly, causing infertility issues.

Some key things to know about POF:

• It impacts ~1% of women under age 40. The cause is often unknown.
• Symptoms include irregular periods, hot flashes, vaginal dryness, and fertility problems.
• Blood tests for hormone levels like FSH can help diagnose it.
• Treatments aim to ease symptoms and deal with infertility if desired. Hormone therapy can help.

While upsetting, a POF/early menopause diagnosis does not mean a woman cannot have children. Options like donor eggs, embryos, or adoption may be explored.

The experts at Revive Hormone Institute are very familiar with POF and early menopause concerns. They can order the right blood tests to understand your hormone status, provide customized hormone replacement therapies to relieve difficult symptoms, and discuss family building options if that is a goal.

Some key points about POF:

• It can occur spontaneously due to genetics, autoimmune issues, infections, chemotherapy drugs, or other causes. Or it may accompany conditions like Turner syndrome.
• The main risk is infertility, but there are significant quality of life impacts too. Dealing with POF can be an emotional journey.
• Symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness often mirror the menopause transition 15-20 years early. It disrupts one's reproductive prime.
• Hormone therapy with estrogen/progesterone combos can help stabilize hormones to minimize symptoms. This may continue until the natural age of menopause.

Reach out to the compassionate professionals at Revive Hormone Institute today if you suspect POF or early ovarian decline. They can help diagnose it, improve troubling symptoms, and discuss paths to motherhood if that is on your horizon. You don't have to cope with this alone - help and hope are available!