Symptoms of poor ovarian function and treatment methods for poor ovarian function

Poor ovarian function in women often affects their fertility. Therefore, we should learn more about the symptoms of poor ovarian function in our daily lives.

Symptoms of poor ovarian function:

1. Those with undeveloped gonads, primary amenorrhea, and gonadal dysgenesis have delayed menarche or irregular menstruation.

2. Infertility secondary to gonadal development, with menstruation gradually becoming less frequent until amenorrhea occurs after a few years.

3. For those who ovulate, typical POF includes hot flashes and symptoms of hypogonadism, such as night sweats, constipation, hair loss, vaginal dryness, dyspareunia, decreased libido, hypothyroidism, urinary tract infection, weight gain, anxiety, and suspicion.

Treatment for poor ovarian function:

1. HRT: In addition to amenorrhea, only a few people with POF experience symptoms similar to menopause, so they are often not taken seriously and do not receive treatment. However, if young women are in a state of low estrogen for a long time, they will experience uterine atrophy, decreased vaginal secretions, sexual intercourse pain, and even long-term calcium deficiency leading to osteoporosis. Therefore, estrogen should be supplemented in time. For those who may be able to restore ovarian function and desire to have children, ovulation-inducing drugs can also be added.

2. Immunotherapy: Immunotherapy can be performed if antibody factors are found to exist. Immunization by injection has become a more reliable treatment method.

3. Surgical treatment:

1) For POF caused by ovarian vascular factors leading to ovarian nutrient deficiency, early diagnosis and early treatment should be carried out, and vascular bypass surgery should be performed as soon as possible before the ovarian function is completely lost, such as anastomosis of the ovarian artery with the inferior mesenteric artery or renal artery, to restore the ovarian blood supply and restore the vitality of the ovary;

2) For those who are in the late stage of POF or have ovarian deficiency due to various reasons, ovarian transplantation has become a very successful treatment method, using a small part of another person's ovary to complete female physiological functions.