Early Menopause? Premature Ovarian Insufficiency Signs & Treatment Explained | Balanced Woman UK

Описание: Have your periods suddenly changed or stopped, and everyone keeps telling you you’re “too young for the menopause”? You might be wondering whether it’s just stress, contraception, weight changes – or something more serious, like early menopause or premature ovarian insufficiency (POI).

🔍 What We Cover (According to NHS & UK Guidance):
What Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) Actually Is

How POI and Early Menopause Affect Your Periods
What’s considered normal cycle variation vs worrying changes: irregular or stopped periods before 45, intermittent bleeding, and when missing periods under 40 should always be taken seriously. You may Watch "What a Normal Menstrual Cycle Should Look Like / How to Track Your Menstrual Cycle Accurately here --    • Menstrual Cycle Explained: 4 Phases of You...  

Key Signs and Symptoms of Premature Ovarian Insufficiency to Look For:
Hot flushes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, discomfort during sex, difficulty sleeping, low mood or anxiety, brain fog, low sex drive, joint pains, exhaustion, thinning hair and skin changes.

When to See Your GP
Clear guidance on when to book a routine GP appointment, what to mention (age, cycle changes, symptoms), and when to seek urgent help for severe pain, very heavy bleeding, or if you could be pregnant and feel unwell.

Why Premature Ovarian Insufficiency Happens
Possible causes and risk factors, including family history, treatment‑related causes (chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgery to remove the ovaries), autoimmune conditions, genetic conditions (like Turner syndrome), smoking, low weight – and why it’s often idiopathic and not your fault.

Why Getting a Diagnosis Really Matters
How long‑term low oestrogen can increase the risk of osteoporosis (bone thinning), fractures, and cardiovascular disease – and why UK guidance stresses hormone replacement up to around the natural menopause age (about 51) unless there’s a medical reason not to.

Treatment Options in Line with NHS Guidance
How HRT (hormone replacement therapy) and the combined hormonal contraceptive pill are used to replace missing hormones in younger women with POI or early menopause, how risks differ from starting HRT later in life, and when specialist menopause clinics are involved.

Fertility and POI:
Why POI does not always mean you’ll never conceive, what intermittent ovarian function can mean, and how options like IVF (with own or donor eggs), surrogacy and adoption are usually discussed in the UK.

How to Advocate for Yourself at the GP:
Exact phrases you can use, what tests to ask about (FSH and other hormones, possible bone density/DXA scan), and when it’s reasonable to ask about HRT, the combined pill, and referral to a menopause specialist.

CHAPTERS:
0:00 Introduction – Are You “Too Young” for Menopause?
0:57 What Is Menopause, Early Menopause & Premature Ovarian Insufficiency?
2:10 Key Signs & Symptoms of POI and Early/Premature Menopause
3:20 When to See Your GP
4:30 When It’s Urgent or an Emergency
5:40 Why Premature Ovarian Insufficiency Happens (Causes & Risk Factors)
7:00 Why Getting a Diagnosis Matters for Bones, Heart & Long‑Term Health
8:00 Treatment Options – HRT, Combined Pill & Specialist Menopause Clinics
09:48 Fertility, POI & Early Menopause – What It Can Mean for Pregnancy
10:20 Emotional Impact, Support & Mental Health for Ovarian Insufficiency
10:50 Safe Self‑Care You Can Start Now (Alongside Medical Care)
12:15 How to Advocate for Yourself at the GP
13:20 Final Recap – What to Do Next If This Sounds Like You

DISCLAIMER:
This video is for general information only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Always consult your GP or a qualified healthcare professional for personal guidance about your own symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.

📚 SOURCES :
NHS – Early or Premature Menopause (includes premature ovarian insufficiency, causes, symptoms, treatment, fertility and support)
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/early-m...

Patient.info – Premature Ovarian Insufficiency
https://patient.info/womens-health/me...

NHS – Menopause Overview and Management (based on NICE guideline NG23)
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/menopause/

Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists – Menopause and Premature Ovarian Insufficiency
https://www.rcog.org.uk/for-the-publi...

British Menopause Society – Find a Menopause Specialist (NHS and private)
https://thebms.org.uk/find-a-menopaus...

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