Primary Ovarian Insufficiency, Not "Premature Menopause" | May, 2010

There's been a lot of talk lately as to why women in their 20's are prematurely experiencing symptoms commonly associated with menopause. Although the cause is still up for debate, one thing that's certain is that the problem is only getting worse. An article recently publishedby USA Todaytold the story of a Los Angeles woman in her twenties named Christine Eads, who was experiencing amenorrhea (absence of period) and severe night sweats. Christine went from doctor to doctor, but couldn't get a conclusive answer as to what the underlying issue was. Some doctors recommended that she start taking the pill, while others said that the condition was likely attributed to post-traumatic stress. Recently, doctors have reevaluated the term "premature menopause," being that "menopause" refers to the permanent cessation of fertility in women. Although women experiencing POI may have intermittent periods, her menstrual cycle still occurs - thus meaning that she can't be "menopausal."

Women experiencing fertility issues as result of POI or other hormonal imbalances can find relief and oftentimes improve their chances of conceiving, with the help of bioidentical hormone therapy. Bioidentical hormones naturally replicate the hormones (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, etc.) that the body produces autonomously. Infertility isn't the only risk associated with POI - it turns out that insufficient estrogen production can also lead to high cholesterol and osteoporosis. By balancing estrogen and progesterone, women can also normalize the production of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) - two hormones that aid in the fertility process. With the help of bioidentical hormone therapy, Christine was able to conceive, even though the odds were against her and now at 30, no longer suffers from night sweats and her period is back on schedule. If you're under the age of 30 and you think you may be experiencing symptoms of POI, it's important to have your hormone levels tested to determine whether or not an underlying hormonal imbalance is to blame.

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