I am seeking some advice please, I have
been recently told I may have had a
premature menopause. I am 25 years of age
and have not had a period for approx 6
months.
I have been experiencing hot flashes and
night sweats. My FSH levels have been
tested twice and have been 100 + and my
eostrogen is unusually low. All other
things like auto immune diseases, thyroid
etc have been tested and ruled out. When
I had an ultra sound it indicated that my
ovaries were smaller than normal.
So now my specialist has referred me for
an ovarian biopsy to determine if I have
any follicles left. I have not found much
information linking this as a common
method of diagnosis and have read of the
risks involved. I was hoping to hear from
someone who has had this procedure done
for the same reasons. Any information or
advice would be much appreciated?
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sierratata
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 08 Feb 2008 Posts: 5
premature menopause Posted: 04-15-08 00:12am
Early or premature menopause is defined as
menopause before the age of 40. Premature
ovarian failure, surgery, and chemotherapy
may all result in early menopause. About
one in a hundred women may experience
early menopause; some may be teenagers or
in their twenties. Symptoms of early
menopause tend to be very similar to those
of normal menopause. Changes in the timing
and duration of menstrual periods and hot
flashes are common.
