Early Menopause and Premature Ovarian Aging Explained

http://www.centerforhumanreprod.com/dhea.html - Dr. Gleicher explains early and premature menopause, how it is linked to diminished ovarian reserve and the use of DHEA supplementation for improving ovarian reserve. Dr. Gleicher is a physician at Center for Human Reproduction in New York, NY.

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• menopause
• early menopause
• premature menopause
• diminished ovarian reserve
• dhea
• premature ovarian aging
• aging ovaries
• ovarian aging
• old ovaries
• dhea supplementation
• dhea fertility
• dhea infertility

[Francheska7778]

I'M 26 AND I HAVE BEEN TRYING TGP SINCE I WAS 18 AND I WAS DIAGNOSE WITH POF A YEAR AGO... I HAVE BEEN TAKING DHEA SUPPLEMENT SINCE TOGETHER WITH PROGESTERONE AND ESTROGEN AND NOTHING YET...

[CenterForHumanReprod]

@Francheska7778 In our center's DHEA studies, DHEA's effects were evaluated within the framework of comprehensive fertility treatment. DHEA, taken by itself, is unlikely to work. If you have been diagnosed with POF and are trying to conceive, you should consult a reproductive endocrinologist and follow his/her advice. Good luck with your treatment!

[sterlinggrey1980]

What causes early MP?

[CenterForHumanReprod]

@sterlinggrey1980 A few causes have been identified for early menopause, or premature ovarian aging. One is genetic; another is autoimmunity. It can also be caused by cancer treatments or a surgical loss of ovaries.

[RobynNazarRN]

I always thought premature menopause and POA were the same thing so this was a great explanation of the difference. Does anyone know at what age menopause is considered premature?

[CenterForHumanReprod]

@RobynNazarRN The consensus is that when it happens before age 40, it is early menopause.

[Francheska7778]

@CenterForHumanReprod YES I WAS BEING TREATED BY A REPRUDUCTIVE ENDICRINOLOGIST DR. CHEN IN ST.BARNABAS HP AND SHE SAID THAT THE BEST OPTION FOR ME WAS IVF WITH AN EGG DONOR BUT SINCE I CAN'T AFFORD TO PAY $20,000 TO DO IT, I HAD NO OPTION BUT TO TRY NATURALLY ALONE WITH THE HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY AND DHEA WITH OUT ANY SUCESS =(

[korueta]

I can't believe how low the miscarriage rate is with women who are going through early menopause but have used the DHCA supplement. That's great news!

[candiceclass]

what is the % that get early menopause in their 20's?

[miracle2606]

my mom is having mood swings and hot flashes, does that mean she's going through menopause?