Symptoms of premature ovarian failure

Among the special physiological structures of women, the ovary is an important reproductive organ because it controls women's appearance and reproductive function. As women age, they are more susceptible to ovarian decline. Therefore, the ovarian function of older women will weaken. However, due to the influence of various factors, the ovarian function of many women does not decline with age. This condition is called premature ovarian failure.

Nowadays, premature ovarian failure is a common disease, and it is becoming younger. This situation is mainly related to women's lack of attention to ovarian protection, as well as various lifestyles that are detrimental to reproductive health, such as excessive weight loss. However, if premature ovarian failure is detected early, it is more conducive to cure. Through the symptoms of premature ovarian failure, you can find out whether you have premature ovarian failure as soon as possible.

Symptoms of premature ovarian failure

1. Amenorrhea: It is divided into primary amenorrhea and secondary amenorrhea. Secondary amenorrhea occurs before the age of 40. A survey of a large sample of POF patients found that there were no characteristic signs of menstrual abnormalities before amenorrhea. Some people suddenly experience amenorrhea after regular menstruation, some experience amenorrhea after stopping birth control pills or giving birth, and some experience irregular menstrual cycles and periods before menopause.

2. Infertility: Some patients are diagnosed with premature ovarian failure when they seek medical treatment for infertility. Infertility is the main reason for patients with premature ovarian failure to seek medical treatment and suffer. There are primary infertility and secondary infertility, so those with a family history of premature ovarian failure are advised to plan pregnancy as early as possible.

3. Symptoms of low estrogen: Symptoms of low estrogen (hot flashes and/or dyspareunia, etc.) are rare in patients with primary amenorrhea (22.2%). If present, they are mostly related to previous use of estrogen replacement therapy. Symptoms of low estrogen are common in patients with secondary amenorrhea (85.6%). This is consistent with the theory that low estrogen symptoms are caused by estrogen withdrawal. These low estrogen symptoms also include atrophic vaginitis and atrophic urethritis with frequent and painful urination.

4. Manifestations of concomitant autoimmune diseases: such as Addison's disease, thyroid disease, diabetes, lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, vitiligo and Crohn's disease. There are also subtle symptoms of adrenal insufficiency, such as recent weight loss, loss of appetite, vague abdominal pain, weakness, increased skin pigmentation, and salt cravings.

It should be noted here that premature ovarian failure is one of the causes of female infertility. Women with premature ovarian failure may become infertile due to ovulation disorders. Although premature ovarian failure is difficult to treat, it is not impossible to cure it. Nowadays, white-collar women are the main patients of premature ovarian failure, so they should understand the symptoms of premature ovarian failure.