Overcoming Premature Ovarian Insufficiency: Navigating Conception Options for Women

Getting Pregnant With Premature Ovarian Insufficiency POI

World Menopause Day sheds a spotlight on conditions associated with menopause, including Premature Ovarian Insufficiency POI, which affects approximately 1 in every 100 women under the age of 40. This year's theme highlights POI as an area that requires increased awareness and understanding.

In conjunction with this focus, it is crucial to address how getting pregnant might be influenced by POI, its effects on individuals, couples, and their fertility journey. Menopause typically occurs around the age of 51 when menstrual cycles cease for at least six months consecutively. However, if it happens before reaching 45 years old, it is classified as premature menopause. Premature ovarian insufficiency or flure often precedes menopause and signifies reduced quality or quantity of viable eggs from the ovaries.

POI can be either referred to as Premature Ovarian Flure POF when the ovaries cease functioning properly due to a lack of sufficient high-quality eggs for reproductive purposes. This premature condition affects women younger than 40 years old, making it an alarming phenomenon.

Dr Gorgy, a distinguished fertility consultant at The Fertility Gynaecology Academy, emphasizes the importance of diagnosing POI through Follicle Stimulating Hormone FSH levels in blood and evaluating common symptoms such as hot flushes, irregular or absent periods. For women experiencing difficulty conceiving, a diagnosis with POI might lead to unexplned issues during their reproductive cycle.

In Dr Gorgy's practice at The Fertility Gynaecology Academy, she specializes in managing complex cases involving POI and provides comprehensive support to individuals and couples affected by this condition.

The causes of POI include:

• Genetics: A family history of early menopause or similar conditions.

• Hysterectomy for reasons including uterine fibroids, cancer, ometriosis, adenomyosis, pelvic inflammatory disease.

• Autoimmune diseases such as thyroid issues, diabetes, Addison’s disease that are associated with around 1 in every 20 women suffering from POI.

• Certn types of chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatments can impact ovarian function. Women undergoing these therapies often have the option to preserve fertility by freezing their eggs beforehand.

Unfortunately, the exact cause for most cases of POI remns unknown.

Conceiving With POI

The diagnosis of POI does not necessarily mean that the hope of starting a family is dashed. While natural conception may be challenging or even unlikely due to reduced egg quality and quantity in the ovaries, there are fertility treatment options avlable. For women who have already frozen their eggs as a precaution agnst surgeries or cancer treatments leading to POI, IVF using their own eggs could be considered.

However, for those with POI resulting from genetic predispositions or autoimmune disorders, where sufficient high-quality eggs for use might not exist in the ovaries, alternative methods are recommed. One of the most commonly advised options is pregnancy via IVF with donor eggs. This involves fertilizing the egg with sperm outside of the body IVF and then transferring ing embryo into a uterus to support pregnancy.

Dr Gorgy offers expert guidance on the best route forward based on individual needs, ming for the highest possible chance of achieving pregnancy.

For individuals or couples who have POI and are considering getting pregnant or struggling with conception due to concerns about POI, The Fertility Gynaecology Academy provides comprehensive support. You can connect directly through our frily team at 020 7224 1880 for guidance on avlable options.

Alternatively, you can schedule an initial consultation online by booking a telephone, video, or face-to-face appointment with our fertility doctor.

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