Tailored hormonal approach in women with premature ovarian insufficiency

Climacteric. 2020 Feb;23(1):3-8. doi: 10.1080/13697137.2019.1632284. Epub 2019 Jul 29.

Abstract

Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) is probably one of the most devastating diagnoses for women of reproductive age. The major implications for fertility, climacteric symptoms, and quality of life, the great impact of long-term consequences such as bone loss and cardiovascular health, and the lack of a coherent and shared clinical approach make the choice for the right hormonal therapy challenging. In this review we propose an integrated and patient-based hormonal approach for women with POI, from puberty to late reproductive age.

Keywords: Premature ovarian insufficiency; bone loss; cardiovascular health; fertility; hormonal therapy; puberty induction.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / etiology
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / prevention & control
  • Child
  • Contraceptives, Oral, Combined / therapeutic use*
  • Female
  • Hormone Replacement Therapy / methods*
  • Humans
  • Patient-Centered Care / methods
  • Primary Ovarian Insufficiency / complications
  • Primary Ovarian Insufficiency / drug therapy*
  • Puberty / drug effects
  • Quality of Life
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Contraceptives, Oral, Combined