Premature ovarian failure is popularly known as early menopause. Usually, this condition starts to show up in a woman when she reaches an age between 42 and 56. However, the chances of POF happening for women between 15-29 years are only 1 in 1000 and women between the ages of 30 and 39 have the probability of getting it 1 in 100. On average, early menopause would occur at the age of 27 years. However, when anyone in your family has got POF that can sometimes lead to this condition. Symptoms of Premature Ovarian Failure Premature Ovarian Failure at times creates some symptoms similar to menopause. Some of the symptoms include:
Hot flashes
No period/irregular periods
Vaginal dryness
Night Sweats
Anxiety, depression or mood swings
Memory or concentration problems
Trouble sleeping
POF would often start from irregular periods which may continue for a period and then eventually stop altogether. Premature Ovarian Failure may come in two ways. Either it may abruptly start and last for a couple of months or gradually last for many years. POF could also have a symptom of elevated cycle days which can occur due to irregular estrogen levels. Mostly, the direct cause is not identified. If you have undergone treatments like pelvic surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation, it can cause POF.