Patient's question:
I have my period, which was relatively normal at first, but then I experienced amenorrhea. Now, I can only maintain my period with artificial estrogen. I have a very favorite boyfriend, and we plan to get married, but I'm worried about not being able to get pregnant. How should I treat premature ovarian failure?Doctor's answer:
General premature ovarian failure is usually caused by early neglect of one's body in women, due to factors such as environmental infections or procedures like miscarriage, D&C, or surgery, leading to the destruction of ovarian function. This results in premature aging of the ovaries. Additionally, premature ovarian failure can bring about many symptoms, such as irregular menstruation, insomnia, frequent dreams, irritability, cardiovascular symptoms, etc. Currently, medical treatment methods primarily involve Western medicine. Although Western medicine is effective quickly, it only treats symptoms rather than the root cause, and the condition often recurs later. Moreover, Western medicine has significant side effects. It's recommended to consult an experienced traditional Chinese medicine practitioner.