Episode 2: Getting a diagnosis

Episode 2: Getting a diagnosis

Welcome to episode 2!


Here's some handy shownotes for the session:


POI is usually diagnosed by your GP or healthcare professional and may include the following:

  • No periods for more than 4 months

  • An elevated FSh blood level of 25IU/l on two separate occasions taken at least 4 weeks apart

  • A full medical history

  • Any relevant family history


Symptoms of POI:

Symptoms of POI can vary, here are a few of the most common symptoms:

  • Hot flushes and night sweats also known as vasomotor symptoms

  • Irregular periods

  • Cognitive symptoms

  • Genital Urinary Symptoms of menopause – such as vaginal dryness and urinary symptoms

  • Difficulty sleeping

  • Infertility


Useful Guidelines:

ESHRE Guidelines - https://www.eshre.eu/Guidelines-and-Legal/Guidelines/Management-of-premature-ovarian-insufficiency.aspx

NICE Menopause Guidelines – https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng23


How to contact us with your stories of how healthcare professionals have spoken to you through your diagnosis...

Email – prematuremenocast@gmail.com


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Nikki - @femalehealthdoc

Nina – @soullaundry_womenshealth

Kate - @fertility_menopause_support

Siobhan - @mlop_poi


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