Premature Ovarian Failure

Premature ovarian failure, also known as Primary ovarian insufficiency occurs when the ovaries stop functioning before a woman turns 40. They don’t perform functions that a normal ovary does such as releasing eggs regularly or producing typical amounts of the hormone estrogen. This condition often leads to infertility. Women facing this condition can get premature ovarian failure treatment in Kolkata. Once the estrogen level is restored, problems like osteoporosis can be solved.

While it is mostly confused with premature menopause, women with premature ovarian failure get their periods irregularly for years and have faint chances of getting pregnant. However, women who have reached the premature menopause stage, stop getting their periods and cannot even become pregnant.

Symptoms

  It is a sign that you should consult the top gynecologist in Kolkata if you have any of the below-mentioned symptoms.

● Difficulty in conceiving

● Decreased sexual desire

● Might miss your periods after pregnancy or stop birth control pills

● Vaginal dryness

● Dry eyes

● Lack of concentration

● Hot flashes

● Night sweats

Causes

● Chromosome changes

● Genetic disorders

● Being under the influence of toxins due to chemotherapy and radiation therapy cigarette smoke, chemicals, pesticides, and viruses

● An immune system that produces antibodies against your ovarian tissue, that damages the egg by harming the egg-containing follicles

Risk Factors

  Here are the factors that can increase your risk of developing premature ovarian failure:

● Women between 35 to 40 years of age can develop this condition

● Having a family history

● Have undergone surgeries involving the ovaries

When to see a lady gynecologist in Kolkata?

If you've missed your period for three months or more, you should get in touch with Dr. Amitoj Athwal, who is an Obstetrician-Gynecologist with more than 10 years of professional experience. With an MBBS( Hons), DNB ( G&O), MRCOG (UK), F.MAS( fellowship in minimal access surgery), Fellowship in Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART), and training in Infertility from Germany, she is skilled enough to determine the cause.

Some of the major reasons behind missing your period can be a number of reasons such as pregnancy, stress, or a change in diet or exercise habits. Though you might not mind missing your periods, it is always advisable to consult the best gynecologist in Kolkata and get evaluated whenever your menstrual cycle changes since low estrogen levels can lead to an increased risk of heart disease.