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Ladies, We Need To Talk

Perimenopause: but aren’t I too young?

Mar 24, 2025
Perimenopause is hitting younger women harder than expected, with night sweats and hot flashes disrupting their lives. Hear powerful stories of women facing premature ovarian insufficiency and the emotional toll it takes on their dreams of motherhood. Relationships are tested as intimacy becomes complicated by these challenges. The podcast also sheds light on the science behind early menopause, emphasizing the importance of awareness and support. Transformative personal journeys foster a sense of community and encourage open conversation about this often-taboo topic.
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Quick takeaways

  • Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) can cause significant emotional and physical challenges for women, often leading to infertility and health concerns.
  • Increasing awareness and education about POI is essential for women to seek timely medical interventions and manage their hormonal health effectively.

Deep dives

Understanding Premature Ovarian Insufficiency

Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) is a condition causing menopause before age 40, resulting in severe repercussions for women, including infertility and health complications. Unlike typical menopause, where women stop menstruating, POI involves the ovaries ceasing function while still potentially retaining some egg production. Many women only discover they have POI after noticing unexplained symptoms, such as erratic menstrual cycles or emotional instability, often attributing their experiences to normal life stress. Understanding this condition is crucial as it can significantly alter a woman's life course, even pushing conversations about family planning and health management to an earlier age.

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