Treatment of manopause

In premature ovarian failure, ovarian function is impaired before the age of 40 by stopping ovulation and producing the hormone estrogen.

Although the symptoms of premature ovarian failure and menopause are the same,but the two are quite different.

People with premature ovarian failure may have irregular periods for years and may even become pregnant. However, women who have premature menopause have stopped menstruating and can not get pregnant.

Causes of POF:

-Genetic factors (chromosomal problems) like Turner syndrome and fragile X syndrome) -Harmful factors to the ovaries such as surgery chemotherapy and radiotherapy

-Autoimmune diseases

-Thyroid diseases

-Unknown reasons

If ovarian failure occurs at the younger ages, genetic factors are more likely to be present.

Exposure to toxins such as pesticides as well as some viruses can also cause premature ovarian failure.

Symptoms and complications of POF include the following:

-Irregular menstruation or temporary interruption of menstruation.

-Flushing

-Night sweating

-Vaginal dryness

-Lack of focus

-Dry eyes

-Sleep disorders

-Osteoporosis

-Mood disorders and depression or anxiety

-Decreased sexual desire

-Heart disease Diagnosis of premature ovarian failure:

Pelvic and ovarian ultrasound.

Hormonal evaluation.

Doing karyotyp ( a kind of genetic test) to find genetic defects .

The treatment of premature ovarian failure will be based on the patient’s chief complaint.