My sister has just been diagnosed with premature ovarian failure. I’m worried I might have it too, but I don’t know what the signs of premature ovarian failure are. And is there any way that can help me prevent this disease? I hope the doctors will give me an answer”.

23/01/2024

Hello!

Premature ovarian failure often presents similar to when women enter perimenopause with typical signs such as:

Menstrual disorders: Menstrual irregularities, menstrual irregularities, and even amenorrhea.
Decreased sex drive, vaginal dryness.
Vasomotor disorders: Hot flashes, hot flushes, or night sweats.
There are also symptoms of urinary disorders, osteoporosis, difficulty concentrating, agitation …

However, there are cases of ovarian failure that come very slowly, without any symptoms, the patient only discovered during examination because of infertility..

To prevent premature ovarian failure, women should:

Visit gynecological and reproductive health as soon as there are abnormal signs or every 6 months to be able to screen, detect and treat early diseases affecting ovarian function.
Maintain genital hygiene, use measures to prevent sexually transmitted diseases. When there are gynecological inflammatory diseases, it is necessary to intervene and treat thoroughly, to avoid recurrence.
Limit and prevent exposure to toxic chemicals and radiation.
Do not abuse stimulants such as alcohol, tobacco, coffee, cocaine, addictive substances…
Having a scientifically balanced living and working regime, minimizing stress and excessive pressure, especially avoiding prolonged psychological stress.
Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body weight.
Eat a nutritious, balanced and varied diet. Should eat a lot of green vegetables, fresh fruits … because these are foods rich in minerals and vitamins to help strengthen the body’s resistance and should drink a lot of water.
Do not abuse hormonal drugs of unknown origin or not prescribed by a doctor.

Young women of reproductive age with ovarian disease requiring surgery or preparing for cancer treatment should consult a fertility specialist before proceeding with treatment.

When you find yourself with any of the above abnormal signs, you should go to a specialist hospital for examination and advice on how to intervene promptly!

Spec.Dr I. Ho Van Thang – Andrology and Infertility Hospital of Hanoi

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