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The article was professionally consulted by Specialist Doctor Obstetrician and Gynecologist - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.
Premature ovarian failure is considered one of the causes of female infertility or subfertility. Women with ovarian insufficiency who want to have children need to be diagnosed with the disease to choose the method of artificial insemination by asking for eggs from healthy people.
1. Premature ovarian failure and its signs
Premature ovarian failure is a condition in which the functions of the ovaries are reduced and aging before the age of 40. Depending on the cause, premature ovarian failure can be congenital, or it can start at puberty.
The following signs are often noticed in women with premature ovarian failure such as:
Menstrual irregularities, irregular or light periods for a long time, possibly no periods Symptoms are similar to those in menopause : Hot flashes, night sweats Decrease physiological function, vaginal dryness, low sex drive Urinary disorders leading to urinary incontinence or excessive urination. If the ultrasound shows that the ovaries are small and not growing If the blood test shows a decrease in the level of the hormone estrogen In addition to the menstrual disturbances and the symptoms mentioned above, a dangerous complication of premature ovarian failure can be caused by: osteoporosis, depression and even infertility.
2. What causes premature ovarian failure?
Some causes of premature ovarian failure include:
Having thyroiditis and other autoimmune conditions Having diseases that require treatment, surgical removal of one or both ovaries, leading to disorder and failure decreased function of the ovaries prematurely Sudden amenorrhea with symptoms such as low menstrual volume, sparse menstrual cycle... Infected with some viruses that affect ovarian function HSV, mumps virus, ... Excessive and sudden weight loss in the body, affecting estrogen levels, causing menstrual disorders or amenorrhea, premature ovarian failure Frequent use of stimulants such as tobacco, alcohol, ... Regularly Being in a state of excessive and long-term stress can affect the hormones in the body, leading to a decline in the function of the ovaries.
3. Treatment of premature ovarian failure
To date, there is no active treatment that can improve the reproductive function of premature ovarian failure. The treatment of ovarian failure is mainly taking supplements and increasing the hormone estrogen to relieve symptoms such as menstrual disorders, sexual dysfunction, and skin and physical problems. , mood, ... while preventing the decrease in estrogen that causes osteoporosis.
4. If you have ovarian failure, what should you do if you want to have children?
Because there is currently no treatment to restore ovarian function, most women with ovarian failure who want to have children have to apply in vitro fertilization to support fertility. . After visiting a doctor and getting tested to diagnose ovarian failure, depending on the case and the degree of dysfunction of the disease, the doctor will recommend an appropriate treatment.
Premature ovarian failure is considered the "culprit" of female infertility. Because there is no effective treatment, if you want to have a baby, most people have to have in-vitro fertilization.
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