Patient's question:
Doctor, hello. I am currently just 35 years old, and I already have a son. The policy on the second child has been relaxed now, so I discussed with my husband about wanting a daughter. But we have been trying to conceive for almost a year without success. As I am getting older, I went for a check-up and was told that I have early ovarian failure. What is going on?Doctor's answer:
It is essential to pay attention to the causes of premature ovarian failure. Regarding what causes premature ovarian failure, I will answer as follows.Premature ovarian failure refers to women who have established regular menstrual cycles but experience persistent amenorrhea and atrophy of sexual organs before the age of 40 due to the decline in ovarian function. This condition is often accompanied by elevated levels of gonadotropins and decreased estrogen levels. Clinical manifestations include varying degrees of menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, excessive sweating, vaginal dryness, and decreased libido, leading to premature aging in patients. This brings great suffering to their physical and mental health as well as their intimate relationships.
To prevent the progression of premature ovarian failure, it is important to pay attention to changes in menstruation, such as infrequent periods, reduced menstrual flow, and eventually amenorrhea. By the time amenorrhea occurs, it is crucial to take preventive measures. In recent years, the number of patients with premature ovarian failure has been increasing, and the trend of younger onset ages is also becoming more apparent. There are many causes of premature ovarian failure, with the most significant factor possibly being the excessive stress experienced by modern women. Wishing you good health.