Welcome to episode 2!

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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

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Kate - @fertility_menopause_support

Siobhan - @mlop_poi

For more support:

The Daisy Network – https://www.daisynetwork.org/