In case you suspect premature ovarian failure, visit your gynaecologist for the medical advice.

POF is seen to be distressing when diagnosed in any female and adequate emotional and psychological sOvaries usually remain active till 50-55 years of life of a female after which she attains menopause that is the end of her reproductive life. This is the case normally but in some cases it is seen that the ovaries become non-functional.

The causes can be divided into primary and secondary ovarian failure. Primary ovarian failure can be causes by genetic causes and is usually estimated at birth but manifests later in life. Another cause which could lead to primary POF (premature ovarian failure) is metabolic like enzyme deficiencies.

The secondary causes of premature ovarian failure are infections suffered during lifetime or radiotherapy or chemotherapy exposure. Apart from the documented causes it is suspected that the increasing amount of stress and the sedentary lifestyle that has be become a norm these days could be a strong risk factor for the causal of premature ovarian failure. Lack of exercise and continued mental stress due to work or personal or social factors could be an add on too.

The symptoms seen commonly in POF are irregular menstrual bleeding and infertility. Associated symptoms can be hot flashes, mood changes and vaginal dryness which are similar t the symptoms of menopause.

upport should be given along with medical treatment to the patient.