Future Health Frontiers Q&A Women’s Health

Why do women have premature ovarian failure?

Asked by:Bella

Asked on:Mar 28, 2026 08:50 AM

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  • Arya Arya

    Mar 28, 2026

      Stress is the culprit

      Excessive psychological pressure caused by the accelerated pace of life will also cause female Symptoms of latent menopause appear early. According to a questionnaire survey, 27% of white-collar women in their 30s have varying degrees of hidden menopause.

      They reported physical and mental exhaustion, weight gain, irritability and insomnia, skin Dryness, yellowish hair, irregular menstruation, etc. Sometimes they are tired of work, get sick for no apparent reason, and take a lot of health supplements to no avail, seriously affecting the life and work of themselves and their families. exist Gynecology In outpatient clinics, women affected by premature menopause account for about 20% of outpatient visits. After research by psychologists, they found that the cause of premature ovarian failure and premature menopausal symptoms in these women is excessive psychological stress.

      Genetic fault

      If you talk about your mother menopause If you have menopause very early, before the age of 40, you may also have this possibility. In addition, the earlier the age of menarche, the earlier menopause occurs.

      living habits

      Survey results show that women who eat fish and shrimp two to three times a week have later menopause.; Women who insist on drinking milk all year round, the more milk they drink and the longer they drink milk, the later menopause will be. ; never exercise Physical women, early age of menopause; The more exposure to passive smoking and the longer it lasts, the earlier menopause will occur.

      Women who lose weight excessively are also prone to premature ovarian failure , because a significant portion of estrogen is stored in adipose tissue. People who lose weight excessively and are malnourished are at greater risk of premature ovarian failure.

      environmental pollution

      Because the ovary is a very sensitive tissue, it is easily "contaminated". For example, if it is frequently exposed to radiation, ovarian function will decline relatively early.

      disease Influence

      Removal of both or one ovary before the age of 40 can cause reduced function of the ovaries and other tissues, leading to premature ovarian failure. In the past, it was believed that after one ovary was removed, the contralateral ovary could maintain normal endocrine function. Recent studies have found that after one ovary is removed, the hormones secreted by the ovary decrease, and the chance of osteoporosis and menopausal symptoms increases.

      Repeated artificial abortions can also easily cause premature ovarian failure.

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