Question 1

can ms cause premature ovarian failure?

Accepted Answer

Not directly: Ovarian function can be affected secondarily, if lesions appear in the hypothalamic-pituitary pathways, but perhaps the most direct way likely involves many of the meds we use in ms.  All are potentially teratogenic, but Aubagio has the only black box in the pdr for pregnancy, and might be the riskiest of all.  Do not really have full knowledge of hormonal effects of the newer drugs currently.

Question 2

what can cause a young woman to have premature ovarian failure?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: There are many causes for premature ovarian failure. Chemotherapy and radiation and certain medications can damage the ovaries. There are genetic causes such as fragile x and turner's syndrome. In many women, there is no identifiable cause which can be frustrating.

Question 3

what can cause elevated fsh and lh levels and premature ovarian failure?

Accepted Answer

Ovarian failure: Ovarian failure causes elevated fsh and lh, ovarian falure is mostly due to genetic or immune causes - although we do not know or understand all the possible reasons.

Question 4

what might cause a thickened uterine lining in a woman with premature ovarian failure vs. one in natural menopause?

Accepted Answer

Estrogen excess: Endometrial thickening is usually due to excess estrogen effect on the uterine lining or infrequent ovulation. A polyp,  submucus fibroid or (less commonly) an endometrial cancer can cause an abnormally thickened endometrial lining.

Question 5

whats premature ovarian failure?

Accepted Answer

"Menopause": When the ovaries fail in a woman of early reproductive age(16-40) menopause is the result.(absence of menstruation).

Question 6

what is premature ovarian failure?

Accepted Answer

"Menopause" under 40: When ovarian function has temporarily or permanently ceased before the age of 40, that is the definition of premature ovarian failure. Since it may actually be temporary, and not permanent failure, some experts now call it premature ovarian "insufficiency".  If you or someone you know has it, be sure to see a board certified re for proper treatment.

Question 7

is premature ovarian failure irreversible?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: A percentage of women with premature ovarian failure see a reversal of it.  It's not predictable who may or may not see a reversal.

Question 8

what are tests for premature ovarian failure?

Accepted Answer

FSH: Follicle stimulating hormone blood test elevation in the absence of other causes.

Question 9

how young can premature ovarian failure occur?

Accepted Answer

Any age: It can happen at any age after puberty.  It is not common though.  And sometimes premature ovarian failure is temporary and the normal function may return.

Question 10

do i get cyckes with premature ovarian failure?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: You might have a period here and there but you are essentially going through menopause

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Cause of premature ovarian failure

A member asked:

Can ms cause premature ovarian failure?

A member asked:

What can cause a young woman to have premature ovarian failure?

A member asked:

What can cause elevated fsh and lh levels and premature ovarian failure?

A member asked:

What might cause a thickened uterine lining in a woman with premature ovarian failure vs. one in natural menopause?

A member asked:

Whats premature ovarian failure?

A member asked:

What is premature ovarian failure?

A member asked:

Is premature ovarian failure irreversible?

A member asked:

What are tests for premature ovarian failure?

A member asked:

How young can premature ovarian failure occur?

A member asked:

Do i get cyckes with premature ovarian failure?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?