Finding out that you probably won't be able to have your own children is such a devastating blow. I remember feeling like there's no way this could be really happening to me for the first couple of days after I found out. Since 3/18, I've been through a lot emotionally. Add to … Read More »
Archives for April 2009
Initial Blood Tests, 3/13/09
Now that we have some idea of how all these hormones are supposed to work, here's what mine look like, and how my doctor has come to the Dx of POF.I had my blood labs completed on 3/13/09. Here's the rundown. (Normal ranges are in parentheses). I've included my thyroid workup b/c … Read More »
Where do babies come from, anyway?
The ovaries are one amazing set of organs, I have learned in the few weeks following my Dx. Both reproductive and endocrine - you might call them the command center for the hormonal workings of the female body. Before you can understand anything about premature ovarian failure, … Read More »
Understanding Premature Ovarian Failure
Premature ovarian failure (POF) was originally termed "premature menopause." The term premature ovarian failure more accurately reflects what is happening within the body. Essentially, if ovarian function ceases before age 40, it's considered premature ovarian failure. Here are … Read More »
