Early menopause
Is this a thing?
Yes. Early menopause or POI, primary ovarian insufficiency, is when a woman's menstrual cycle terminates earlier than normal.
This will happen to 1 in 250 women who are younger than 35 and 1 in 100 women who are younger than 40 years of age.
POI can also be divided into two categories:
- spontaneous POI - the body does this naturally
- induced POI - might occur from the removal of ovaries or treatements like chemotherapy and radiation.
How can I help my symptoms?
Like normal menopause, there are many things that doctors can prescribe to help women with early menopause to help alleviate current symptoms and potential health issues in the future.
Is this a thing?
Yes. Early menopause or POI, primary ovarian insufficiency, is when a woman's menstrual cycle terminates earlier than normal.
This will happen to 1 in 250 women who are younger than 35 and 1 in 100 women who are younger than 40 years of age.
POI can also be divided into two categories:
- spontaneous POI - the body does this naturally
- induced POI - might occur from the removal of ovaries or treatements like chemotherapy and radiation.
How can I help my symptoms?
Like normal menopause, there are many things that doctors can prescribe to help women with early menopause to help alleviate current symptoms and potential health issues in the future.
Symptom list:
Early menopause
Financial support
Not all of us are able to afford the treatment we need. Search your insurance coverage, or check out what charities may be able to offer you for your condition.
p.s. Just because you have insurance, that doesn't mean that charities or other organizations are not able to support you too.
Emotional support
Whether it's a free counseling session or to find someone with a similar diagnosis, these Germie approved charities might be able to help. Click to explore their offerings!
