Welcome to episode 2!
Here's some handy shownotes for the session:
POI is usually diagnosed by your GP or healthcare professional and may include the following:
No periods for more than 4 months
An elevated FSh blood level of 25IU/l on two separate occasions taken at least 4 weeks apart
A full medical history
Any relevant family history
Symptoms of POI:
Symptoms of POI can vary, here are a few of the most common symptoms:
Hot flushes and night sweats also known as vasomotor symptoms
Irregular periods
Cognitive symptoms
Genital Urinary Symptoms of menopause – such as vaginal dryness and urinary symptoms
Difficulty sleeping
Infertility
Useful Guidelines:
ESHRE Guidelines - https://www.eshre.eu/Guidelines-and-Legal/Guidelines/Management-of-premature-ovarian-insufficiency.aspx
NICE Menopause Guidelines – https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng23
How to contact us with your stories of how healthcare professionals have spoken to you through your diagnosis...
Email – prematuremenocast@gmail.com
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Nikki - @femalehealthdoc
Nina – @soullaundry_womenshealth
Kate - @fertility_menopause_support
Siobhan - @mlop_poi
For more support:
The Daisy Network – https://www.daisynetwork.org/
