Patient's question:
I have been experiencing vaginal dryness and a decrease in libido recently. When I went to the hospital for a check-up, I was diagnosed with premature ovarian failure. How can premature ovarian failure be treated to improve?Doctor's answer:
Currently, Western medicine primarily treats premature ovarian failure by appropriately metabolizing exogenous estrogen and progesterone to compensate for the deficiency in ovarian function and slow down the pathological process. A cyclic hormone replacement therapy is generally adopted, with each treatment cycle lasting 28 days. From day 1 to day 21, a low-dose natural estrogen is taken daily, and from day 12 to day 21, natural progesterone is added. Then, the medication is discontinued for 7 days to allow for menstruation. This method mimics the normal menstrual cycle of women, allowing the ovaries to gradually and fully restore their existing functions. This hormone replacement therapy requires persistence and must be continuously adjusted under the guidance of a doctor in terms of the types of medication, dosage, combination methods, and routes of administration.