Premature Ovarian Failure (POF)

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9 posts on this thread and the last post was on June 7th, 2010 4:12 PM by mitch123

LadyGaga - May 28th, 2010 11:30 PM

There are those who suffer from POF or sometimes known as premature menopause. The usual menopausal age is 40 but some experience it during the early 30s. What could be the causes for such?

---y--- - May 29th, 2010 12:44 AM

the cause is normally because of genetic abnormalities. this only covers about 10% of the women experiencing POF and the rest of the cause is still unknown.

Patricia - May 29th, 2010 10:37 PM

There are also some environmental factors that may cause POF but as --y-- said most of the cause is idiopathic or unknown.

r-a-i-n-e - May 29th, 2010 11:06 PM

how will we know that we are having such problem? except maybe because we are not menstruating anymore, other symptoms for this?

LadyGaga - May 29th, 2010 11:35 PM

Ok, and is there any way we will be able to know that we have POF earlier so as to help it or treat it?

38stella - May 30th, 2010 9:45 PM

i think the best way is to have a check-up and there are some symptoms that goes with it that may be enough to make you suspicious that you might have some problem.

anna_k - May 31st, 2010 4:23 PM

wow. this is informative. never really thought that menopause could occur early. luckily it is quite rare!

summer - June 7th, 2010 9:18 AM

can cramping be a symptom of POF?

s*u*z - June 7th, 2010 9:31 AM

some symptoms includes hot flashes, vaginal dryness, decrease in sexual drive and night sweats. i don't think cramping is a symptom of POF.

mitch123 - June 7th, 2010 4:12 PM

Perhaps abnormal FSH levels. When FSH levels are high, this means there is ovulation. But if it is always low, then the body is tricked into early menopause.