Patient's question:
I and my husband are both late marriage and late childbirth people. Moreover, we were busy with our careers before and never thought about having children. Recently, our family members urged us, so we went to the hospital for a thorough check-up. The doctor told me that my ovaries have already started to decline prematurely.Doctor's answer:
The incidence of premature ovarian failure (POF) ranges between 1% and 3%, but there has been a growing trend in recent years with an increasing number of cases and a younger age of onset. Due to the unclear understanding of the factors contributing to this condition, treatment is very challenging. Additionally, POF is one of the factors leading to infertility, making it essential for people, especially women of reproductive age, to pay attention. Some patients initially mistake the symptoms for merely menstrual disorders or amenorrhea, often dismissing them at first. However, a significant minority is only diagnosed with POF after seeking medical help for infertility. As a result, POF affects fertility, leading to recurrent infertility. The ovaries produce eggs, maintaining menstruation, sexual characteristics, and the normal functioning of various body systems. Once the ovaries cease to supply eggs, women enter menopause, commonly referred to as the "change of life," which is followed by a series of endocrine changes. ;ovary