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[Early menopause]

Y Aubard1, M P Teissier, M H Grandjean

  • 1Service de Gynécologie-Obstétrique I, CHRU Dupuytren, Limoges.

Journal De Gynecologie, Obstetrique Et Biologie De La Reproduction
|January 1, 1997
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Early menopause, affecting 1% of women under 40, results from ovarian follicle exhaustion. Treatment focuses on estrogen therapy for fertility and hormone substitution to mitigate long-term deficiency risks.

Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Endocrinology
  • Gynecology

Context:

  • Early menopause, or premature ovarian failure, affects approximately 1% of women before age 40.
  • Characterized by estrogen deficiency, amenorrhea, and infertility, often confirmed by hypergonadotropic hypogonadism.
  • Requires differentiation from conditions like gonadotropin-resistant ovaries and gonadotrope adenomas.

Purpose:

  • To outline the causes, diagnosis, and management of early menopause.
  • To emphasize the importance of assessing follicular capacity for prognosis.
  • To discuss therapeutic options for fertility preservation and long-term health.

Summary:

  • Ovary biopsy reveals follicle destruction; causes include chromosomal abnormalities (15-20%), metabolic disorders, viral infections, and iatrogenic factors (surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy).

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  • Prognosis depends on estimating remaining follicular capacity.
  • Estrogen therapy is recommended to preserve ovulation and pregnancy chances.

    • Impact:

    • Estrogen therapy offers the best chance for ovulation and pregnancy in early menopause.
    • Ovum donation is a viable option when follicular capacity is absent.
    • Long-term hormone substitution therapy is crucial for all patients to prevent estrogen-progesterone deficiency complications.