Patient's question:
I frequently experienced amenorrhea in the past two years. At that time, I wasn't married and didn't take it seriously. Now that I'm married and want to have a baby, but haven't conceived after four months of marriage, I had an ultrasound at the hospital, and everything was normal. Mid-cycle monitoring showed no ovulation. The doctor said the priority now is to regulate my period. She suggested I undergo an artificial cycle, which would make treatment easier. Now I'm under a lot of pressure. I often visit your website to read other people's questions and your answers. Based on my situation, I think my ovarian function is low or prematurely declining. I want to have a child, but what should I do in this case? Can it be treated? Can I still be a mother? Additionally, could you please tell me if low ovarian function or premature ovarian failure can cause harm to the body?Doctor's answer:
Premature ovarian failure is a condition where the levels of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) in the blood are excessively high, leading to a feedback inhibition of the ovaries' production of estrogen and progesterone. This condition is referred to as premature ovarian failure, which initially manifests as a decrease in menstrual flow, a delay of 1-2 months in the menstrual cycle, and ultimately, amenorrhea. Due to menstrual irregularities or amenorrhea, infertility naturally results. Premature ovarian failure may be accompanied by ovarian inflammation, which falls under the category of pelvic inflammatory diseases in women. There are specific and non-specific types of inflammation. Bacterial infections can cause the ovaries to become inflamed, potentially leading to severe consequences such as ovarian adhesions, ovarian-tubal, ovarian-tubal abscesses, tubal obstruction, and ovulation disorders, all of which can result in infertility.