what treatment for premature ovarian failure/menopause symptoms?
June 2, 2010 by Lynn
Filed under Menopause Treatment
I was diagnosed with POF 2 years ago. Have tried BCP, estrogen/provera and Estratest/prometrium. I want to take a natural supplement instead–have to take something because the hot flashes/lack of libdo/headaches are HORRIBLE (I’m 36). Would a progesterone cream (I’ve seen them at the health food store) help? Or do I have to have estrogen? I’m going back to the doctor in April, but I’d like some suggestions to try in the meantime. Thanks!
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. You ARE on the right track; trying to find more info.
Google “premature ovarian failure treatment” or something similar and you’ll find LOTs of help. …NOT necessarily ‘cures’ but knowledge IS Power. You’ll be able to ask your doc intelligent Questions.
>> http://www.youngwomenshealth.org/pof.html << ; …
“How is it treated?
No treatment is available to make the ovaries work properly and improve fertility. Your health professional may prescribe hormone replacement therapy, certain types of antidepressants (such as Prozac or Paxil), or other medications to treat hot flashes and other symptoms. ” …
“…there are treatments that can help some of the symptoms of premature ovarian failure.
Estrogen replacement therapy (ERT), also called hormone replacement therapy (HRT) gives women the estrogen and other hormones their bodies are not making. HRT can help women have regular periods and lower their risk for osteoporosis.
Current research is looking into giving women the hormone testosterone to help prevent bone loss in women with premature ovarian failure. ” ..