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Primary ovarian insufficiency (POI) is a rare condition where young girls and teenagers prematurely reach menopause.
214-456-9099
Fax: 214-456-2230
469-497-2501
Fax: 469-497-2507
Request an Appointment with codes: Gynecology
Menopause is the natural decline of reproductive hormones that impacts women around age 50. Young girls with POI will have a decline in the reproductive hormones early and thus can have irregular and then absent menstrual cycles. For some girls, the periods never start.
It can affect emotional and physical health and a girl’s overall well-being. POI causes low estrogen (primary female sex hormone) levels, which can lead to osteoporosis (poor bone strength) and heart disease.
Symptoms of POI can include:
The first step in diagnosis is bloodwork. The patient’s health care provider will help determine what tests are best for the patient to assess for this condition.
The exact cause of most cases of POI is unknown. However, it can also occur as a result of a known condition, such as those noted below.
POI is treated with replacement of hormones that the patient’s ovaries are no longer making. Your health care provider will help determine which type of hormonal treatment is best for each patient.