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 »
More than you ever needed to know about me.
So how exactly did this all happen?And more importantly, why on earth would I write about this on the web to share with millions of strangers?If there's one thing I've learned in the short time since my diagnosis, it's that hearing other women's stories, other voices, is so … Read More »
My First Post
I've never really had a solid idea of what I wanted to be when I grow up, but there's one thing that's always made sense... I've always wanted to be a mom. When I was diagnosed at 26 with premature ovarian failure, I felt like this was the end of a lifelong dream, but I realize … Read More »
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