Patient's question:
What are the obvious symptoms that reappear in premature ovarian failure? Menstrual quality changes, loss of pubic hair, but with normal menopause and normal endometrial growth, can this indicate premature ovarian failure?Doctor's answer:
Premature ovarian failure refers to women who have established regular menstrual cycles, experiencing persistent amenorrhea and genital swelling due to ovarian dysfunction before the age of 40. This condition is often accompanied by elevated levels of gonadotropins and estrogen, presenting with varying degrees of menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, excessive sweating, vaginal dryness, and decreased libido, which can lead to premature aging in patients, causing significant physical and mental distress as well as pain in their intimate relationships.To halt the progression of premature ovarian failure, attention should be paid to changes in menstrual patterns, such as oligomenorrhea (infrequent menstruation), hypomenorrhea (light menstruation), and eventually amenorrhea. In recent years, the number of patients with premature ovarian failure has been increasing, and the average age of onset has shown a downward trend.