Exploring Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI)
Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) is a condition that usually manifests before the age of 40. It is a condition in which the ovaries are not doing their regular function, in particular, two key events take place:
- The ovaries stop releasing eggs
- Hormones such as oestrogen and progesterone production start to fluctuate.
As a result, natural conception is difficult due to the irregular performance of the ovaries. Nonetheless, some people with POI can still have irregular periods, which could present a window of opportunity for getting pregnant.
POI is more common than you think. It occurs in 1 in every 100 women under the age of 40, 1 in 1,000 women under the age of 30 and 1 in 10,000 in their 20s. It affects approximately 5% of women before they reach the age of 45.
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