“Loss of ovarian function occurring in women younger than 40 years of age is called premature ovarian insufficiency (POI). POI may also be referred to as…”.1
Umbrella
What may the Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) Umbrella include?
Depending on the Source (DotS) this umbrella may include:
- Premature Ovarian Failure (POF)
- Premature Ovarian Failure Syndrome
- Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI)
- Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI)
World Menopause Day 2020
What is the theme of World Menopause Day 2020?
In World Menopause Day: World Menopause Day 2020 the IMS elaborate on:
Terminology
Are premature menopause, premature ovarian failure (POF) and/or premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) the same?
In What Is POI: Premature Ovarian Insufficiency the (United Kingdom) Daisy Network explain:
Premature Menopause and Early Menopause
Is premature menopause the same as early menopause?
In Menopause: Who Experiences Menopause? the (United States) Hormone Health Network (HHN) note:
Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI)
What is premature ovarian insufficiency (POI)?
DotS the definition of POI may vary. In Spontaneous Premature Ovarian Insufficiency: Definitions and Epidemiology. the Australasian Menopause Society (AMS) elaborate on:
In Primary Ovarian Insufficiency: Symptoms & Causes – Overview the (United States) Mayo Clinic’s definition is:
POI and Periods
Can women with POI have periods?
In Menopause Before 40 and Spontaneous Premature Ovarian Insufficiency the AMS note:
POI and Pregnancy
Can women with POI become pregnant?
In Premature & Early Menopause: Terminology the (Australian) Jean Hailes for Women’s Health explain:
POI and Menopausal Symptoms
Can women with POI have menopausal symptoms?
In Menopause Before 40 and Spontaneous Premature Ovarian Insufficiency the AMS note:
POI Common or Not
How common is POI?
In Premature Ovarian Failure: How Common Is Premature Ovarian Failure? You and Your Hormones, An Education Resource From the (United States) Society for Endocrinology elaborate on:
POI Symptoms
What may be POI symptoms?
In Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI): Summary – What Is Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI)? What Are the Symptoms of Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI)? according to the (United States) Medline Plus:
- Hot flashes
- Night sweats
- Irritability
- Poor concentration
- Decreased sex drive
- Pain during sex
- Vaginal dryness
For many women with POI, trouble getting pregnant or infertility is the reason they go to their health care provider”.11
POI Video
Is there a POI video?
The British Menopause Society’s (BMS) BMS TV include Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) Explained – A British Menopause Society Video. The BMS explain:
Mike Savvas, Consultant Gynaecologist, King’s College Hospital, and Member of the British Menopause Society medical advisory council answers these FAQs: What is POI? How is POI diagnosed? What are the health implications of POI? How do patients with POI present? How is POI treated? Should I take HRT? Can I still get pregnant if I have POI? What are my fertility chances if I have POI? Is HRT contraceptive?”12
Early Menopause: Women’s Experiences
What is the (Australian) Healthtalk Australia’s Early Menopause: Women’s Experiences?
In Early Menopause: Women’s Experiences – Overview Healthtalk Australia elaborate on:
Women talked about being diagnosed with spontaneous early menopause, premature ovarian insufficiency (POI), medically-induced early menopause, or menopausal symptoms as a result of cancer and/or other medical treatments.13
Health Care Provider
What if I think I have POI?
If you think you have POI it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this.
On page of two of the IMS’s Patient Information Leaflet: Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI)? Can POI Symptoms Be Successfully Treated? the IMS note:
In Primary Ovarian Insufficiency: Symptoms – When To See A Doctor the (United States) Mayo Clinic elaborate on:
Even if you don’t mind not having periods, it’s advisable to see your doctor to find out what’s causing the change. Low estrogen levels can lead to bone loss and an increased risk of heart disease”.15
In Primary Ovarian Insufficiency: How Is POI Treated? the HHH explain:
Health Topics A-Z
Where may I find Health Topics related to Premature Ovarian Insufficiency?
In Health Topics A-Z you may find:
Links
Where may I find Links related to Premature Ovarian Insufficiency?
Your Country may have Links similar to:
Links
This Links List to third party websites is neither comprehensive nor exhaustive. Inclusion on this Links List does not imply endorsement or recommendation. Non-inclusion on this Links List does not imply non-endorsement or non-recommendation. Third party websites are not under the control of Meno Martha International Menopause Directory. Third party websites may contain explicit medical images and/or sexual references. Please read Meno Martha International Menopause Directory’s Links Policy before proceeding to a Link. Please contact Webmaster if you experience a problem with a Link.- 9 Myths and Misunderstandings About Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT)
- Bioidentical Hormones Explained – A British Menopause Society Video
- Bioidentical Hormones: Are They Safer?
- Can Combined Oral Contraceptive Be Used As A Hormone Therapy In Women With Premature Ovarian Insufficiency? [Video]
- Causes of Menopause
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) for Menopausal Symptoms
- Complementary Medicine Options for Menopausal Symptoms
- Complementary and Alternative Therapies Explained – A British Menopause Society Video
- Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) Explained – A British Menopause Society Video
- Daisy Network
- ESHRE Guideline: Management of Women With Premature Ovarian Insufficiency
- Early Menopause Due To Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy
Early Menopause: Women’s Experiences – Overview
- Early Menopause: Women’s Experiences – Resources and Information: Quick Links – 1. Question Prompt List
- Early Menopause: Women’s Experiences – Women’s Profiles
- Early or Premature Menopause
- Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) Blood Test
- Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) Levels Test
- Goredforwomen.org [Go Red for Women]
- HRT and Breast Cancer: Overall Risks and Benefits Explained – A British Menopause Society Video
- HRT and the Risk of Breast Cancer Explained – A British Menopause Society Video
- Heart Disease: It’s Not Just for Men – Questions To Ask Your Doctor
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Explained – A British Menopause Society Video
- Hormone Therapy In Primary Ovarian Insufficiency
- Hormone Therapy: Is It Right for You?
- Hot Flashes: Manage Without Medication?
- Information About Menopause [Multiply Languages] [Videos]
- Lifestyle and Behavioural Modifications for Menopausal Symptoms
Luteinizing Hormone (LH) Levels Test
- Making Sense of Menopausal Hormone Therapy Means Understanding the Benefits As Well As the Risks
- Mayo Clinic Minute: What Is Heart Disease? [+ Video]
- Menopause Before 40 and Spontaneous Premature Ovarian Insufficiency
- Menopause Explained – A British Menopause Society Video
- Menopause What Are the Symptoms?
- Menopause and Depression
- Menopause – Is Menopausal Hormone Therapy (HRT) Safe? [Multiply Languages] [Video]
- Menopause – What Is Menopausal Hormone Therapy (HRT? [Multiply Languages] [Video]
- Menopause: Diagnosis and Management – Information for the Public: Questions To Ask About Menopause [NICE Guideline]
- Menopause: Early (Premature) Menopause [Video Interview Stories]
- Menopause: Information for Partners
- Menopause: Menopause – Hormone Treatments
- Menopause: Profiles: Early Menopause [Video Interview Stories]
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Herbs At A Glance
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: How Safe Is This Product or Practice?
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Menopausal Symptoms In Depth
- Night Sweats
- Non-Hormonal Treatment Options for Menopausal Symptoms
- NonHormonal Treatments for Menopausal Symptoms
- N Z Early Menopause Support Group [New Zealand]
- Osteoporosis Explained – A British Menopause Society Video
- Premature & Early Menopause
- Premature & Early Menopause – Fact Sheet
- Premature & Early Menopause: Symptoms of Premature & Early Menopause
- Premature & Early Menopause: Terminology
- Premature Menopause Increases Risk of Chronic Health Issues
- Premature Ovarian Failure
- Premature Ovarian Failure
- Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) Explained – A British Menopause Society Video
- Premature Ovarian Insufficiency – An Update on Recent Advances In Understanding and Management
- Premature and Early Menopause
- Primary Ovarian Insufficiency
- Primary Ovarian Insufficiency
- Primary Ovarian Insufficiency – Why, Nearing 2021, Are We Still Debating “Treat or Not?”
- Primary Ovarian Insufficiency: Diagnosis & Treatment – Coping and Support
- Primary Ovarian Insufficiency: Diagnosis & Treatment – Lifestyle and Home Remedies
- Primary Ovarian Insufficiency: Diagnosis & Treatment – Preparing For Your Appointment
- Primary Ovarian Insufficiency: Questions To Ask Your Doctor
- Primary Ovarian Insufficiency: Summary – How Is Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) Diagnosed?
- Primary Ovarian Insufficiency: Summary – How Is Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) Treated?
- Primary Ovarian Insufficiency: Summary – What Causes Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI)?
- Primary Ovarian Insufficiency: Summary – What Other Problems Can Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) Cause?
- Primary Ovarian Insufficiency: Symptoms & Causes [+ Video: Ovulation]
- Primary Ovarian Insufficiency: What Are the Health Risks of POI?
- Severe Menopause Symptoms Often Accompany Premature Ovarian Insufficiency
- Spontaneous Premature Ovarian Insufficiency
- Supporting Women Through Menopause
- Testosterone Explained – A British Menopause Society Video
- Turner Syndrome
- Turner Syndrome
- Types of Talking Therapies: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Understanding Premature & Early Menopause – Booklet
- Urogenital Atrophy Explained – A British Menopause Society Video
- Vaginal Dryness
- Vaginal Dryness
- Video Series-2020 – Bone Health What You Need To Know
- Video Series-2020 – How To Talk To Your Primary Care Clinician About Your Overall Health
- Video Series-2020 – What Women Need To Know About Heart Disease
- Video Series-2020 – What You Need To Know About Bioidentical Hormone Therapy
- Video Series-2021 – What Women Need To Know About Hormone Therapies
- Vulvovaginal Symptoms After Menopause
- What Is Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT) and Is It Safe?
- What Is POI (Premature Ovarian Insufficiency)
- What It Means To Go Red for Women [+ Video]
Will Menopause Affect My Sex Life? [+ Video]
- Women’s Wellness: Mindfulness May Ease Menopausal Symptoms
- Women’s Wellness: Painful Sex After Menopause
- Women’s Wellness: Treating Hot Flashes and Night Sweats Without Hormones [+ Video]
- World Menopause Day: World Menopause Day 2020
- World Menopause Day: World Menopause Day 2020 – Patient Information Leaflet: Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) [Multiply Languages]
- World Menopause Day: World Menopause Day 2020 – Premature Ovarian Insufficiency: An International Menopause Society White Paper [Multiply Languages]
Sources
Where may I find the Sources quoted?
You may find the Sources quoted at:
Sources
- Spontaneous Premature Ovarian Insufficiency: Definitions and Epidemiology. Content Updated: September 2020. Australasian Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org.au/hp/information-sheets/742-spontaneous-premature-ovarian-insufficiency Accessed: 11 January 2021
- World Menopause Day: World Menopause Day 2020. International Menopause Society https://www.imsociety.org/world_menopause_day.php?year=2020 Accessed: 11 January 2021
- What Is POI: Premature Ovarian Insufficiency. Daisy Network https://www.daisynetwork.org.uk/about-poi/what-is-poi/ Accessed: 11 January 2021
- Menopause: Who Experiences Menopause? Last Updated: September 2016. Hormone Health Network https://www.hormone.org/diseases-and-conditions/womens-health/menopause Accessed: 11 January 2021
- Spontaneous Premature Ovarian Insufficiency: Definitions and Epidemiology. Content Updated: September 2020. Australasian Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org.au/hp/information-sheets/742-spontaneous-premature-ovarian-insufficiency Accessed: 11 January 2021
- Primary Primary Ovarian Insufficiency: Symptoms – When To See A Doctor. 22 October 2019. Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/premature-ovarian-failure/symptoms-causes/syc-20354683 Accessed: 11 January 2021
- Menopause Before 40 and Spontaneous Premature Ovarian Insufficiency. Content Updated: October 2020. Australasian Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org.au/health-info/fact-sheets/menopause-before-40-and-spontaneous-poi Accessed: 11 January 2021
- Premature & Early Menopause: Terminology. Last Updated: 07 December 2020. Last Reviewed: 17 December 2017. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/premature-early-menopause Accessed: 11 January 2021
- Menopause Before 40 and Spontaneous Premature Ovarian Insufficiency. Content Updated: October 2020. Australasian Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org.au/health-info/fact-sheets/menopause-before-40-and-spontaneous-poi Accessed: 11 January 2021
- Premature Ovarian Failure: How Common Is Premature Ovarian Failure. Last Reviewed: February 2018. You and Your Hormones, An Education Resource From the Society for Endocrinology https://www.yourhormones.info/endocrine-conditions/premature-ovarian-failure/ Accessed: 11 January 2021
- Primary Primary Ovarian Insufficiency: Summary – What Is Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI)? What Are the Symptoms of Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI)? Page Last Updated on: 18 November 2020. Topic Last Reviewed: 16 June 2016. MedlinePlus https://medlineplus.gov/primaryovarianinsufficiency.html Accessed: 11 January 2021
- BMS TV: Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI). British Menopause Society https://thebms.org.uk/publications/videos/bms-tv/ Accessed: 11 January 2021
- Early Menopause: Women’s Experiences – Overview. Healthtalk Australia https://healthtalkaustralia.org/early-menopause-experiences-and-perspectives-of-women-and-health-professionals/overview-womens-experiences/ Accessed: 11 January 2021
- Patient Information Leaflet: Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI). 2020:2. International Menopause Society https://www.imsociety.org/manage/images/pdf/b020e616ab5611e43fb66aaa56e36856.pdf Accessed: 11 January 2021
- Primary Primary Ovarian Insufficiency: Symptoms – When To See A Doctor. 22 October 2019. Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/premature-ovarian-failure/symptoms-causes/syc-20354683 Accessed: 11 January 2021
- Primary Primary Ovarian Insufficiency: How Is POI Treated? Last Updated: August 2018. Hormone Health Network https://www.hormone.org/diseases-and-conditions/primary-ovarian-insufficiency Accessed: 11 January 2021