Patient's question:
I got my period when I was 12 years old. Later, I worked as a part-time job and took cold showers, and then my period stopped. It has been about seven or eight years now. Previously, I would have my period after taking medication, but now I only have it when I take medication. I have also taken many traditional Chinese medicines. The doctor said it was because my uterus was small before, but this time the urine test indicated early ovarian failure. How can early ovarian failure be treated?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, leading to premature aging in patients and causing significant physical and mental distress, as well as pain in their sexual lives.To halt the progression of premature ovarian failure, attention should be paid to changes in menstrual cycles, 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 age at onset has shown a lower trend. In clinical diagnosis, medication is primarily used for treatment, but the specific treatment plan must be determined based on the severity of the condition.