Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (adjunctive support)
Also known as: primary ovarian insufficiency, premature menopause, premature ovarian failure, early menopause before 40
Primary ovarian insufficiency means the ovaries stop working before age 40 — with absent periods, infertility and, importantly, raised long-term bone and heart risks. Hormone replacement (until natural menopause age) is the medical core. Chinese medicine supports kidney-yin, liver-blood and heart-kidney patterns alongside endocrine care.
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Lifestyle & Diet
- •Hormone replacement until natural menopause age protects bones and heart — discuss fully.
- •Bone-density scans and heart-risk checks as scheduled.
- •Calcium, vitamin D and weight-bearing exercise for bones.
- •Fertility options (donor eggs) exist — discuss early.
Cautions & Contraindications
- •Herbal support never replaces hormone replacement in POI.[]
When to reassess or seek care again
Review every 8–12 weeks with the endocrinologist: hormone levels, bone density, symptoms.
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Sources & Further Reading
Clinical guidance, red flags and safety notes on this page draw on the following current sources alongside the classical references above.
- NHS · 2024
- National Library of Medicine · 2024
- Healthdirect Australia · 2024
Educational reference for licensed practitioners. Not a substitute for individual clinical assessment. Refer to conventional care for any red-flag or undiagnosed presentation.