Patient's question:
I have recently experienced vaginal dryness and a decrease in libido. 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 insufficient ovarian function and slow down the pathological process. A cyclical hormone replacement therapy is generally adopted, with a 28-day treatment cycle. From day 1 to day 21, low-dose natural estrogen is taken daily, and natural progesterone is added from day 12 to day 21. Then, the medication is stopped for 7 days to allow menstruation to occur. This method of simulating the normal menstrual cycle of women can gradually restore the existing function of the ovaries. This hormone replacement therapy requires persistence and continuous adjustment of the type of medication, dosage, combination method, and route of administration under the guidance of a doctor.