Patient's question:
I was diagnosed with occult premature ovarian failure after hormone testing. Western medicine treatments and multiple artificial insemination methods have been ineffective. Is there no cure for my condition? Does traditional Chinese medicine have good efficacy in this regard? Is there still a possibility of me having children?First follow-up question: I am 29 years old and have been married for five years without pregnancy. Other tests are normal, but the hospital diagnosed me with occult premature ovarian failure during hormone testing and failed IVF. Is there a good treatment method now? Please answer this question for me!
Second follow-up question: I am 29 years old and have been married for five years without pregnancy. Other tests are normal, but the hospital diagnosed me with
Doctor's answer:
Premature ovarian failure does not mean sudden menopause; it has a "prelude," which first manifests as occult premature aging. If it is not detected and treated in time, it will later develop into true premature ovarian failure. This process can range from several months to many years. Occult premature aging has some signs, such as irregular menstruation, which may appear as occasional early or delayed periods, spotting before or after menstruation, or the need for medication to regulate periods after several months without menstruation; increased susceptibility to fatigue; accelerated bone loss; rapid facial aging, and so on.If these symptoms occur, they should be taken seriously, especially for women who have not yet given birth. They should immediately visit a hospital for endocrine testing. Never delay seeking medical attention until menopause occurs, as this will not only make treatment more difficult but may also lead to infertility.
### Prevention
Change your lifestyle, adjust your mindset, reduce stress, and quit smoking.
Enhance nutrition by consuming more milk, soy products, vitamins, and foods rich in trace elements. Women over 35 should start supplementing with calcium (primarily to prevent osteoporosis), preferably taking 1,000–1,200 milligrams of calcium daily.
Medication: Women over 35 are advised to take birth control pills for three months a year, either intermittently or continuously. This can put the ovaries in a resting state by inhibiting ovulation, reducing the risk of ovarian and endometrial cancer.
### Treatment
Western medical approach: The premise is to actively treat underlying causative diseases and overcome other triggers. The treatment method is estrogen replacement therapy, which simulates the natural cycle artificially to promote occasional ovulation. However, the duration of estrogen use should not...