Does early menstruation mean premature ovarian failure?

Menstruation is a very important reaction in the female physiological cycle. It mainly involves the shedding of the endometrium, which enables the female reproductive organs to develop well. Many people know that girls’ menstruation basically comes on time every month, but there are also cases where it comes early or late, which is often caused by the influence of daily life. Some people who are not familiar with the condition of early menstruation may worry that early menstruation is caused by premature ovarian failure. So is there an inevitable connection between early menstruation and premature ovarian failure?

1. Long-term early menstruation or premature ovarian failure

The various modern pressures, especially irregular lifestyles and various mental factors, can cause women to experience ovarian decline in their twenties or thirties. Such as early or late menstruation, irregular menstrual period, small amount of menstrual flow, brown, purple or light red color, thick or thin menstrual blood, etc. Irregular menstruation reminds us that ovarian function may be beginning to decline.

More common manifestations are early menstruation and shortened menstrual cycles, which are often a prelude to the beginning of ovarian function decline. Generally, women of childbearing age have a menstrual cycle of about 28-30 days. If menstruation comes earlier than before and the menstrual cycle is shortened to 23-26 days, you should be particularly suspicious of ovarian failure. If the ovarian function declines and is not discovered and intervened in time, it will develop into menopause. Generally speaking, women stop menstruating at the age of 50. If it stops before the age of 45, it can be said to be premature ovarian failure.

2. Symptoms of premature ovarian failure

1. Reproductive organs

The reproductive organ manifestations of women with premature ovarian failure are pubic hair loss, decreased sexual desire, reduced vaginal secretions, pain during sexual intercourse, and occasional intestinal discomfort. Most patients will have gastrointestinal discomfort in the early stages, such as abdominal distension, poor appetite, reduced diet, weight loss, etc.

2. Menstrual disorders

A small number of patients with premature ovarian failure will experience symptoms of amenorrhea, while most patients will have infrequent menstruation, light menstrual flow, and cessation of menstruation before the age of 40. The vast majority will have a period of menstrual disorder before entering a state of persistent amenorrhea.

3. Changes in women’s bodies

Premature ovarian failure can also cause changes in women's bodies. Some patients with poor physical constitution will feel hot and cold, sweat profusely, and sometimes feel dizzy. Women who suffer from premature ovarian failure often feel chest tightness, shortness of breath, rapid heartbeat, etc. These conditions are caused by vascular dysfunction.