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Hormone replacement in premature ovarian insufficiency

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) is defined as loss of ovarian function in women less-than 40 years. This review summarises the causes and the possible treatment options. POI can be idiopathic, caused by genetic, autoimmune, or metabolic disease, or be induced by cancer therapy or surgery. POI causes infertility, increased morbidity and mortality, and decreased quality of life. Hormonal replacement therapy (HRT) can alleviate symptoms of POI and should be initiated at diagnosis. The benefit of HRT outweighs the minor side effects in most cases and should be continued until age of natural menopause.

Source: University of Southern Denmark Research Portal (University of Southern Denmark)

Authors: Gislinge, Julie Isabelle Plougmann, Thomsen, Cæcilie Weber, Pernille Ravn

Institutions: Copenhagen University Hospital, Nordsjællands Hospital, Odense University Hospital

Language: Danish

Topic: Menopause: Health Impacts and Treatments

Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7112562754

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