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Infrequent periods (fewer than 6-8 a year)
No periods for the past few months
Periods occurring too frequently
I have trouble with menstruation
Infrequent menstrual periods
Heavier period than normal
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Learn more about Premature ovarian failure
Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is premature ovarian failure?
Normal menopause begins between the age of 45 and 55. When it happens too early (less than 40 years old), it is known as premature ovarian failure. Causes include chemotherapy, however, in 90% of cases no clear cause is found.
Symptoms of premature ovarian failure
Abnormal menstrual cycles e.g. too early or too late
Difficulty getting pregnant
Abnormal period length or flow
Questions your doctor may ask to check for premature ovarian failure
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose premature ovarian failure
Do you have abnormal menstrual cycles e.g. too early or too late
Are you having trouble getting pregnant despite trying for some time?
Are your periods abnormal e.g. in duration or amount of bleeding?
Treatment for premature ovarian failure
Treatment for this aims to correct hormone imbalances and prolong periods until the age of normal menopause. This is done through hormone replacement therapy. The doctor may also prescribe Vitamin D and calcium supplements to prevent bone weakening.
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References
Kawamura K, Kawamura N, Hsueh AJ. Activation of dormant follicles: a new treatment for premature ovarian failure? Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol. 2016 Jun;28(3):217-22. doi: 10.1097/GCO.0000000000000268. PMID: 27022685; PMCID: PMC5536116.
https://journals.lww.com/co-obgyn/Abstract/2016/06000/Activation_of_dormant_follicles__a_new_treatment.14.aspx
Barlow DH. Premature ovarian failure. Baillieres Clin Obstet Gynaecol. 1996 Sep;10(3):361-84. doi: 10.1016/s0950-3552(96)80020-4. PMID: 8931900.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0950355296800204?via%3Dihub
Reviewed By:
Seiji Kanazawa, MD, PHD (Obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN))
Dr. Kanazawa graduated from the Niigata University Faculty of Medicine and received his Ph.D. from the Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine. He is working on the front line of the General Perinatal Center, including the Tokyo Tama General Medical Center and the National Center for Research in Fertility Medicine, where he provides maternal and fetal care and undertakes clinical research. At Ubie, Dr. Kanazawa has been designing the Ubie AI Symptom Checker and has taken on the role of general obstetrics and gynecology consultation at FMC Tokyo Clinic by providing fetal ultrasound and prenatal consultation.
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Seiji Kanazawa, MD, PHD
Obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN)
National Center for Child Health and Development, Japan