It will be quite discouraging news for you to learn that you have POI. You will be quite depressed and upset by this devasting news which could be a huge hit on many of your dreams. Each disorder in the body has a preferred treatment, thus this blog discusses in detail about premature ovarian failure treatment.
What to do?
When you have premature ovarian failure, also known as premature ovarian insufficiency, your ovaries stop producing eggs before the age of 40 (FAQs on PCOS). It’s okay to be sad for a while if you found out you have POI, but you need to come out of this pull-down situation and move forward. Moreover, you need to be aware of certain risks associated with POI.
What are the risks associated with POI?
*The low estrogen level can make you more likely to develop osteoporosis (a disease that develops in bones) and early heart diseases.
*If POI is because of genetic causes, there may be potential long-term risks to you and your children. So you need genetic consultation.
POI and pregnancy:
10% of women who have POI might be able to conceive utilizing their eggs. But, fertility rates are difficult to predict in this group of women and correspondingly the success rates are low for all fertility treatments except donor eggs. For a woman with POI seeking pregnancy, using donor eggs is a highly successful strategy.
But if you are very keen on trying on your egg, then ovarian PRP, stem cell therapy, and ovarian rejuvenation are being tried in various groups with variable outcomes. If your conditions are favorable and you understand the limitations of the procedure, you can discuss this option with your fertility specialist.
Testing methods involved in detecting POI
*Normally you would have done certain blood tests (AMH, FSH, E2) to confirm your POI.
* Other tests like chromosomal analysis, antibodies, and hormones will also be done to understand the causes.
*Bone density testing may also be considered.
Is there a treatment for POI?
*It is common to have no identifiable causes of POI. Unfortunately, no existing treatments can reverse this type of ovarian failure.
*For medically induced causes of POI (chemo/RF), some ovarian function may return naturally over time.
*Women with POI should talk to their healthcare provider about how to maintain long-term health and the best ways to prevent osteoporosis and heart diseases.
*Hormone therapy and a variety of non-hormone therapies can give symptomatic relief but will not help with fertility
Thus, Premature ovarian failure treatment is given based on the causes of POI. However, in certain cases, the causes are not recognized, which limits treatment for the condition. Additionally, you should have a balanced diet with adequate calcium and vitamin D intake along with exercise. Moreover, try to stop smoking and alcohol intake for better health.
