Has anyone been diagnosed with POF?

Question

I am 40 years old and have always had irregular periods. I had my FSH test done last week and came back at 79.4 My doctor told me that i couldn't have anymore children, unless i use an egg donor. Now, thinking back 10 years ago, I went to see a doctor for my regular checkup and she ordered some blood work. She told me that my FSH came back at 93.7, and that it was probably due to stress and to try to relax but she never mentioned "ovarian failure" so i just took it that my hormones were out of control because i was stressed out and that made my periods were irregular. I didn't give it much thought. 10 years later because i am trying ttc i finally get the dreaded explanation that my ovaries are not working. my FSH now is 79.4 It's amazing how some doctors don't explain things to you. I wish I had heard this thorough explanation from my fist doctor. Has anyone been given the same talk "you're having irregular periods because you're stressed out"

Answer 1

I have never experienced Premature Ovarian Failure but I have heard about this diagnosis before and talked to a few women about this, but have been told that some of my problems such as my hormone issues were stress related before when it turned out I did have an actual problem.

I have problems with irregular periods as a result of a hormone imbalance called Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. Then shortly after I was diagnosed with some other medical problems I got told was stress related to only find out later it wasn't.

I have the link to a site where you may be able to find even more information and experiences. It's at: http://forums.obgyn.net/womens-health